Committees

Board of Directors Committees include the Awards, Conference Program, Constitution & Bylaws, Finance, and Marketing & Communications Committees. Each committee is chaired by a member of the Board and includes additional volunteer members (only current program directors are eligible to serve on committees). Are you interested in serving on a GADE Board of Directors committee? Please login to sign-up via the Member Committee tab and to express your interest.
 

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee is responsible for soliciting nominations, reviewing each nomination, and selecting and awarding the winning nomination for each of the six awards given by GADE each year.
 

Conference Program Committee

The Conference Program Committee works with the Board to plan and execute the annual conference. A major role of the Committee is to work with the host university to plan and provide facilities, a conference program, and to promote the conference among the GADE membership. In cooperation with the host university, the Committee also facilitates sponsorships, registration, and in consultation with the Board, financial oversight for the annual GADE Conference.
 

Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee is charged with ensuring that the GADE Bylaws are in alignment with the operations of the Board and organization. The Bylaws considered a “living document” that is subject to amendment. The Committee also serves as a resource for the Board regarding issues of adherence and compliance with the Bylaws.
 

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee works with the Board to help ensure the financial health of the organization by adopting and implementing strong fiscal policies.
 

Marketing & Communications Committee

The Marketing & Communications Committee is charged with the monitoring, securing, maintaining, and continual improvement of the GADE website. The committee has the responsibility as well, under the supervision of the Board, for the marketing of GADE and its associated activities through the website and other media. The Committee may serve as a resource to the Board for matters related to information regarding communication technology and social media.
 

AY25 Task Forces

Each year, the GADE Board of Directors establishes task forces to work on specific issues, resource development, or programming that aligns with member program needs. The following are the current task forces:

  • Assessment & Evaluation AY25 Task Force -- developing resources and trainings to aid program directors in creating student assessment and evaluation tools.

  • Program Review Resources AY25 Task Force -- developing resources for program directors conducting a program review.