ASHE Committee Directory

The Advancement and Fundraising Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Association’s Advancement and Fundraising Policy. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence.

The Audit and Finance Committee shall be responsible for the oversight of the Association’s Budget, Finance, and Compliance Policies as well as strategic support, coordination, and oversight of the Advancement and Fundraising Committee, Scholarship Committee, and Grants Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for recruiting and appointing committee members for these committees as well as recommending the appointment of the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee to the full board when necessary. The committee shall consist of the Audit and Finance Committee Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; two At Large Board Members; and one Graduate Student Board Member. 

The Awards Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and final recommendation for Association-wide awards. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; seven additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and two graduate students who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence and may elect an acting chair when necessary due to conflicts of interest.

The Bobby Wright Dissertation of the Year Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and final recommendation for the Dissertation of the Year Award. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair and fifteen additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence and may elect an acting chair when necessary due to conflicts of interest.

The Ethics Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Association’s Ethics Policies; any related policies to implement this statement; and annual reporting of the Association’s ethics work to the membership. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one- year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; seven additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and three graduate student members who shall each serve a one-year term. Five members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for all actions of the committee. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence and may elect an acting chair when necessary due to conflicts of interest. Notwithstanding the expiration of their term of office, a member of the Ethics Committee may continue to participate in the investigation of a matter to which they was previously assigned, including activities leading to the final findings and recommendation with respect to that matter and any reports relating to those findings and recommendations.

The Ethics Appeals Committee shall be responsible for hearing appeals per the ASHE Ethics Policies. The committee shall consist of the Legal Counsel as Chair and two additional members of the Executive Committee, excluding the Executive Director, appointed by the Executive Committee. If members of the Executive Committee are unable to serve, a member of the Board of Directors may be appointed by the Executive Committee. Notwithstanding the expiration of their term of office, a member of the Ethics Appeals Committee may continue to participate in the investigation of a matter to which they was previously assigned, including activities leading to the final findings and recommendation with respect to that matter and any reports relating to those findings and recommendations.

The Executive Committee shall have the authority to act for the Board between Board meetings. The committee shall consist of the President as Chair; President-Elect as Vice Chair; Immediate Past President; Executive Director; Legal Counsel; Audit and Finance Committee Chair; and Inclusion, Equity, and Organizational Diversity Committee Chair.

The Executive Director Evaluation Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Association’s Executive Director Evaluation Policy. The committee shall consist of the Immediate Past President as Chair, the
President, and the President-Elect. If these members are unable to serve, a member of the Board of Directors may be appointed by the Executive Committee.

The Fellows Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and final recommendation for ASHE Fellows. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence and may elect an acting chair when necessary due to conflicts of interest.

The Grants Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Grants Policy as well as for coordinating with entity grants committees. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence.

The Inclusion, Equity, and Organizational Diversity (IEOD) Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Association’s IEOD Statement and Commitments; any related policies to implement this statement (including integrating IEOD standards into existing policies); and annual reporting of the Association’s IEOD work to the membership. The Inclusion, Equity, and Organizational Diversity Committee shall convene leaders of ASHE’s Committees and recognized Entity Groups to provide an annual Association-wide report on IEOD initiatives and efforts to the membership as reported by the entity groups and committees. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence.

The Membership Engagement Committee shall provide strategic direction for the Association’s membership; volunteer leadership recruitment and retention; and recognition programs. The committee shall be responsible for the oversight of the association’s membership policies and shall provide strategic support, coordination, and oversight of the Nominations and Elections Committee, Awards Committee, Dissertation of the Year Committee, Outstanding Book Award Committee, and Fellows Committee and shall be responsible for recruiting and appointing committee members for these committees. The committee shall consist of the President-Elect who shall serve as Chair; the Executive Director; two At Large Board Members; and one Graduate Student Board Member.

The Nominations and Elections Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Association’s Nominations Policy as well as for coordinating with entity group nominations committees. The committee shall
consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence and may elect an acting chair when necessary due to conflicts of interest.

The Outstanding Book Award Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and final recommendation for the Outstanding Book Award. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-
Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; six additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and two graduate students who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence and may elect an acting chair when necessary due to conflicts of interest.

The Position Taking Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Association’s Position Taking Policy. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence.

The Professional Development Committee shall advance the learning and skill enhancement of members by managing the strategic vision for professional development events and supporting the chairs of professional development events as well as maintaining the ASHE Professional Development Policy. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence.

The Scholarly Engagement Committee shall provide strategic coordination of the Association’s key events and programs, including the conference, publications, and professional development events. The committee supports the Conference Committee, Professional Development Committee, and Publications Committee and shall be responsible for recruiting and appointing members for these committees. The committee shall consist of the President as chair, the Executive Director, two At Large Board Members, and one Graduate Student Board Member.

The Site Selection Committee shall make recommendations about the sites of future conferences. The committee shall be chaired by the Executive Director, three additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term.

The Scholarship Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of the Scholarship Policy. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence.

The Publications Committee shall advance the scholarly engagement of members by managing the strategic vision for publications and overseeing the editors of publications as well as maintaining the ASHE Publications
Policies. The committee shall consist of a Chair who will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect followed by a two-year term as Chair; four additional members who will serve staggered three-year terms; and one graduate student who shall serve a one-year term. Editors of ASHE Publications will serve as ex-officio and non-voting members of the committee. The committee shall annually elect a vice chair from amongst its membership to serve in the chair’s absence.

The Values and Policies Committee shall be responsible for the oversight of the association’s policies and shall provide strategic support, coordination, and oversight of the Inclusion, Equity, and Organizational Diversity Committee; Ethics Committee; and Position Taking Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for recruiting and appointing committee members for these committees as well as recommending the appointment of Chair of the Inclusion, Equity, and Organizational Diversity and the Legal Counsel to the full board when necessary. The committee shall consist of the Immediate Past President as Chair; Legal Counsel; Inclusion, Equity, and Organizational Diversity Committee Chair; the Executive Director; two At Large Board Members; and one Graduate Student Board Member.