Candidate for President Elect
Candidate's Statement: Accreditation Reform: I would seek to work with the Council of Deans, Directors and Program Chairs to influence the re-development of the procedures through which accreditation occurs (i.e., the Committee on Accreditation’s Procedures for Accreditation). I believe ALISE should be an equal partner with ALA in defining and managing the accreditation process rather than a client of an ALA-controlled process. The Office of the Committee on Accreditation should be equally accountable to both ALA and to ALISE. Leadership Academy: I’m concerned about generational turnover in the field and feel strongly we need to be proactive in recruiting and training the next generations of program leaders and also capturing the experiences and wisdom of those who are transitioning out of leadership roles. I am interested in serving in ALISE leadership because I believe ALISE is the most appropriate body through which to pursue accreditation reform. ALISE is also the best venue through which to recruit and train the next generation of library science program leaders. As an ALISE member I served as a chair of the Council of Deans, Directors, and Program Chairs from 2015 to 2018 where I worked as part of a team to carry forward ALISE member’s goals in relation to ALA accreditation. Biography: |