Midwest ACE Committee Preference Questionnaire (CPQ)
As a member of Midwest ACE, you are eligible to serve on any one of the committees listed below. Membership is through June 30th. Please use the form at the bottom of the page to choose your committee.
Diversity Advancement Committee
Chair: Bernadette So, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Phone: 217/333-7079
E-mail: bernaso@uiuc.edu
Mission
- Promote involvement of under-represented populations in Midwest Ace
- Advocate and provide a forum for issues relating to recruitment and employment of under-represented populations
- Implement programs to increase awareness of affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, ADA and related issues
Experiential Education Committee
Chair: Pam Garcia-Rivera, University of Wisconsin -Madison
Phone: 608/890-1046
E-mail: pgarciariver@wisc.edu
Mission
- Develop programs and services for members who deal with experiential learning activities, e.g. cooperative education, internships, externships, student employment, service learning, volunteer programs, etc.
- Explore outreach to other professional organizations involved in these activities
Honors and Recognition
Chair: Cindy Henderson, Northern Illinois University
Phone: 815/753-4405
E-mail: chenderson@niu.edu
Mission
- Recommend members eligible for special recognition, e.g. honorary status, Founders Distinguished Service Award, J. W. Paquette Award
- Review criteria for awards and explore additional ways to recognize member contributions
- Monitor data base of members service to association
New Member/First Timer
Chair: Corynne Pero, University of Chicago
Phone: 773/834-3327
E-mail: corynne@uchicago.edu
Vice-Chair: Rita VanderWaal Dawson, Kelly Services
Phone: 248/835-4389
E-mail: vanderi@kellyservices.com
Mission
- Prepare information given to new members
- Conduct new member orientations and monitoring programs
- Host new member/welcoming events
Professional Development
Chair: Mary D. Fitzpatrick, Saint Xavier University
Phone: 773/298-3132
E-mail: fitzpatrick@sxu.edu
Vice-Chair: Jason Eckert, Marquette University
Phone: 414/228-5303
E-mail: jason.eckert@marquette.edu
Mission
- To provide training for new college and employer professionals
- To promote and support local and regional professional development programming
- To assist college and employer members in obtaining continuing education units and re-certification credit hours
Publications Advisory
Chair: Kathleen Brinkmann, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Phone: 217/333-1378
E-mail: brinkman@uiuc.edu
Vice-Chair: Jill Wesley, Indiana Business College
Phone: 317/656-4830
E-mail: Jill.Wesley@ibcschools.edu
Mission
- Work with editor to maintain quality and relevance of Midwest ACE newsletter in print and on-line
- Serve as consultant and editorial board for other Midwest ACE publications, e.g. Directory, Member Guide, Midwest ACE History, brochures, etc.
- Act as "Gatekeeper" for the Midwest ACE Web site
Research, Evaluation and Trends
Chair: Christopher Miciek, Baker College Online
Phone: 810/766-8754
E-mail: christoph.miciek@baker.edu
Mission
- Conduct, evaluate and disseminate research
- Share annotated information on current research in the field
- Review proposals/applications for the Steele Grant and Shingleton Award and make recommendations to the Executive Board
2008 Recruiting Trends Conference-Chicago, IL
Co-Chairs: TBA
2008 Annual Conference-St. Louis, MO
Co-Chair: Jean A. Paterson, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Phone: 618/650-3708
E-mail: jpaters@siue.edu
Co-Chair: Anne M. Voller, Federated Department Store
Phone: 513/579-7023
E-mail: anne.voller@fds.com
