Committee Information

The charter of each Committee is approved by the Board and the general descriptions and responsibilities of each Committee is included in the Association Bylaws. Committees are comprised of volunteers and are led by Chairs with the support of Board Liaisons. Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Board Liaisons of the Committees transition leadership annually in July. The names, descriptions, and leadership of each active Committee are listed below.

Volunteer on a Committee

The AALHE volunteer community is an active group of assessment professionals around the nation who come together to share their knowledge and gain experience in their field. As a volunteer, you can make valuable professional connections, learn new skills, and help AALHE continually improve. The Committees are actively recruiting volunteers for the August 2024-June 2025 year. Learn more about volunteering on an AALHE Committee and sign up on the AALHE Volunteer Form.

Volunteer on an AALHE Committee

Active Committees 2024-2025

Conference

Chairs: Fred Burrack, Peggy Moede, Sarah Drummond Hays Board Liaison: Tim Melvin; [email protected]

The Conference Committee makes recommendations for the conference experience, supports the proposal process, and plans activities to engage conference attendees.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Chairs: Joel Farrell and Sesime Adanu Board Liaison: Karen White-Goyzueta, Constance Tucker

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee shall work to promote principles and practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and the assessment field at large.

Professional Development Committee

Chair: Bobbijo Pinnelli; 2024-25 Vice-Chair: Mamta Saxena Board Liaison: Tim Melvin;
[email protected]

The Professional Development Committee (PDC) organizes and hosts AALHE Webinars and other virtual professional development activities that can be open to the overall assessment professional community.

Emerging Dialogues Committee

Chair Bri Lauka, Vice-Chair: Jennifer Morrow Board Liaison: Gina Polychronopolous; [email protected]

The Emerging Dialogues Committee shall coordinate and publish original or responsive articles that discuss the challenges that higher education professionals face.

Intersection Committee

Vice Chair: Fiorella Penaloza, Associate Vice Chair: Kimberely Nettleton
Board Liaison: Rebecca Gibbons Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Wu; [email protected]

The Intersection Committee shall coordinate and publish peer-reviewed articles focused on student learning assessment in higher education for professional development and the advancement of knowledge through scholarship. Committee members are expected to review or edit manuscripts. (To have full engagement and obtain reviewer/editor training, we encourage volunteers to join this committee at the beginning of the academic year, no later than October each year)

Assessment Learning Exchange

Chair: Yao Hill Co Vice-Chairs: Chadd Engel and Shannon Helfinstine Board Liaison: Tracy Bartholomew

The Assessment Learning Exchange (ALE) Committee shall plan and implement synchronous online discussions on topics of interest to members.

SPARK Discussions

Chair: Nicole Jones, Vice-Chair: Will Miller Board Liaison: Reem Jaafar

SPARK (formerly Book Club) organizes and hosts book discussions for AALHE members.

Member Engagement

Chair: Cecelia Martin Board Liaison: Kara Moloney

The Membership Engagement Committee shall consult on survey design and construction; analyze and summarize data that pertain to member engagement; and provide the Board evidence-informed recommendations to enhance the value of membership. The committee shall develop, deliver, and/or facilitate activities and opportunities to welcome new members; foster engagement; and cultivate community for all members.