The Affiliate Leadership Council (ALC) reprsents affiliates and works with others in TESOL to address affiliate issues and concerns. The ALC has four voting members:
- Past Chair
- Chair
- Chair-elect
- Member A
Each member has designated responsibilities and roles. Throughout the calendar year, members maintain online communications with each other.
Qualifications
- Interested candidates must
- be TESOL member in good standing
- have served on the governing body of an affiliate
- have attended at least two annual conventions in the past 5 years
- be familiar with the structure of TESOL International Association.
Familiarity with TESOL is demonstrated by strong service to TESOL and/or a TESOL affiliate within the past 5 years. Such service includes active leadership in an affiliate organization; active membership in a TESOL standing committee, task force, interest section, or special project; or past service on the ALC.
Nomination Procedures
If you are interested or if you would like to nominate someone, please send a brief statement on the candidate's qualifications, experience as a leader, and the reasons for serving to affiliates@tesol.org. The ALC encourages self-nomination from current and past affiliate leaders.
In the statement, please
- cite your experience in TESOL (e.g., interest section, affiliates, standing committees, previous board experience)
- describe your professional responsibilities and experience as they relate to serving TESOL
- comment on your interest and motivation for service
Roles and Responsibilities of the ALC
The Whole Council
- Attends meetings of the Affiliate Leadership Council scheduled by the Chair, including conference calls
- Follows the mission and the vision of the affiliates and TESOL
- Plans activities to be held at the TESOL annual convention
- Produces two issues of the Affiliate News annually
Roles and Responsibilities of Each ALC Member
Chair
- Develops policies and actions for consideration by the ALC
- Sets the annual agenda and supervises ALC activities and meetings
- Serves as presiding officer of the Affiliate Assembly at the annual convention
- Coordinates ALC elections in collaboration with the staff liaison and announces results
- Attends a meeting with the Executive Committee during the convention
Chair-Elect
- Works closely with the chair and the ALC throughout the year
- Serves as liaison between the ALC and the staff to update the ALC information on the TESOL website
- With staff, board liaisons, and the ALC, plans the agenda for the Affiliate Leaders’ Workshop and coordinates or facilitates the workshop
- Helps develop policies and action plans for consideration by the ALC
Member A
- Plans the affiliate newsletter
- Works with other ALC members, the board liaison, and staff liaison to plan and organize the Affiliate Booth at the TESOL annual convention
- Organizes and facilitates the Newsletter Editors’ Workshop
- Assists the chair in the coordination and implementation of affiliate functions at the annual convention and throughout the year
- Writes minutes for meetings when necessary
- This position requires a 4-year commitment. Member A will move to chair-elect the following year, become the chair of the committee during the third year, and serve as past chair during the fourth year.
Past Chair
- Works closely with and supports the chair throughout the year
- Engages in regular communication with the ALC
- Works with the ALC team and affiliates to develop, organize, and facilitate the ALC Colloquium at the annual convention
- Prepares the annual report in collaboration with the staff liaison and presents the report at the Affiliate Assembly at the annual convention
- Solicits proposals for Best of Affiliate presentations and coordinates the adjudication