Leadership
The Executive Committee consists of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Past President, Executive Director, Journal Editor, Chair of the Finance Committee, two Members at Large, and Chair of the States Advisory Council.
Executive Committee
Scott A. MyersPresidentWest Virginia University | Mitchell S. McKinneyFirst Vice PresidentUniversity of Missouri - Columbia |
Chad EdwardsSecond Vice PresidentWestern Michigan University | Stephen K. HuntPast PresidentIllinois State University |
Nancy BruleExecutive DirectorBethel University | Kimberly PowellEditor, Communication StudiesLuther College |
John HeinemanFinance Committee ChairLincoln High School | Amy Aldridge SanfordMember at LargeNortheastern State University |
David L. BodaryMember at LargeSinclair Community College | Randy K DillonStates Advisory Council ChairMissouri State University |
Committees
Cooper Award CommitteeThe Cooper Award is named after former CSCA President Pamela J. Cooper and is presented to one M.A. level graduate teaching assistant and one Ph.D. level graduate teaching assistant. At the annual convention, the recipients receive a $50 cash award and a certificate. Chair: Blair Thompson | Federation Prize (i.e. Research) Committee
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Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee is charged with maintaining the financial health of the Association. The committee is responsible for monitoring the operating expenses, the investments, and the income generated by the Association. The Finance Committee is headed by a Chair, who is chosen by the Executive Committee and serves a three year term that extends over the terms of two Executive Directors. The other members of the Finance Committee are the Past President, the Second Vice President, the current Executive Director, and additional members appointed at the discretion of the President. | Nominating CommitteeThe Nominating Committee is charged with selecting a slate of candidates for the yearly election. The committee shall nominate at least two candidates for the office of Second Vice President and at least two candidates for the office of Member at Large. Every three years, the Nominating Committee is charged with recommending a slate of candidates for the office of Finance Committee Chair to the Executive Committee. |
Outstanding New Teacher Award CommitteeThe Outstanding New Teacher Award Committee is charged with selecting the recipients of the Outstanding New Teacher Award. The Outstanding New Teacher Award recognizes individuals early in their professional career who are showing distinction as teachers and are in their first five years of full-time teaching. |
