Committees

Committee Descriptions

Ohio AHEAD currently maintains 3 standing committees and one Ad Hoc committee in order to delegate the work of Ohio AHEAD.  We strongly encourage the participation of our members on these committees.  A member does not need to serve on the Board of Directors in order to serve on an individual committee and committees can be flexible in meeting you at whatever commitment level you may be able to make.  For more questions about an individual committee or its work – please contact the individual listed as the point of contact on the board of directors page.

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE

The primary charge of the communications committee will be to facilitate the delivery of information for and about the Ohio Association on Higher Education and Disability (OH-AHEAD) and disseminate information about the regular activities of the Board of Directors, state and national resources, training, and any other information to the organization’s membership.

Regular activities of the Communications Committee include (but are not limited to):

  • Maintaining and updating our website, including the posting of minutes from Board of Directors meetings and other OH-AHEAD Documents (i.e. bylaws, member institutions, etc.)
  • Maintain and monitor OH-AHEAD’s primary communication mediums including but not limited to:
    • the OH-AHEAD official e-mail account and any current social media presence
  • Receive and disseminate information shared by individual institutions or members to the membership at large.
  • If and/or when OH-AHEAD obtains some control over the OH-AHEAD listserv, the Communications Committee in partnership with the Membership Committee would maintain this tool
    • Membership’s responsibility would primarily be to verify member e-mail addresses for accurate upkeep of who should receive these e-mails.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The primary charge of the professional development committee is to facilitate the delivery of professional development that elevates the profession and allows for networking among members. The committee is responsible for all aspects of the conference planning in consultation with the Board of Directors regarding BoD overall goals, themes, and budget.

Regular activities of the Professional Development Committee include (but are not limited to):

  • Date, location and conference host
  • Identify local (campus) contact for Conference
  • Registration: set-up, monitor, publicize, answer questions, troubleshoot
  • Concurrent Session Proposals: solicit, evaluate, communicate with presenters
  • Vendors: solicit, coordinate, manage
  • CEUs: submit applications, process, manage
  • Accessibility needs for participants
  • Establish timelines for the conference as well as long-term goals
  • Coordinate Member’s Social night before
  • Solicit Keynote suggestions, select Keynote, coordinate logistics
  • Presenter management: make the schedule, communicate, moderators, evaluate management, gift selection and ordering
  • Coordinate with Communications Committee to promote the conference in a consistent tone and in conjunction with other messaging
  • Coordinate with Membership Committee to facilitate membership renewal in conjunction with registration and provide member discounts
  • Coordinate with Treasurer to process and track payments as well as pay conference-related expenses

 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The primary charge of the membership committee is to serve as a central source for recommending changes to member benefits, marketing the benefits of membership, managing memberships and the administration of member benefits.

Regular activities of the Membership Committee include (but are not limited to):

  • Membership maintenance and marketing
    • Maintain membership roster in Wufoo
    • Notify new/renewed members once their membership is active
    • Notify current members when it’s time to renew their membership
    • Coordinate marketing and recruitment efforts for becoming a member or renewing membership
    • Assist prospective/returning members in troubleshooting the membership application process
  • Administer membership benefits
    • Coordinate membership gifts
    • Coordinate annual membership awards (including a call for nominations, recipient selection, and plaque ordering)
    • (if we move in this direction): Periodically update listserv to match membership roster
  • Administrative functions
    • Periodically evaluate the appropriateness of membership types, costs, benefits, and application process. Suggests improvements to the Board as needed.
    • Coordinate the annual membership survey