The NAEA Research Commission invites nominations from the membership for two positions: (1) ASSOCIATE CHAIR and (2) AT-LARGE COMMISSIONER.
RESEARCH COMMISSION ASSOCIATE CHAIR:
Nominees for ASSOCIATE CHAIR should have a broad knowledge of research; an established record of research, grants, and publications; proven organizational and administrative capacities; demonstrated successful leadership within NAEA or a comparable organization or institution; a “visionary” capacity and a proactive stance with a record of initiating impactful projects. Nominees seeking to take on this leadership role must be willing to serve for six years—two as Associate Chair, two as Chair of the Research Commission, and two as Past Chair. Nominees must hold NAEA membership and be in good standing
AT-LARGE COMMISSIONER:
AT-LARGE COMMISSIONER nominees should have significant research experience and be passionate advocates for the research needs of NAEA members. The qualifications and duties of Research Commissioners are as follows:
- Have research experience as demonstrated through publications, service on research bodies, and participation in research initiatives;
- Have demonstrated successful organization, administrative, and leadership capacities;
- Have demonstrated successful leadership within NAEA or a comparable organization or institution at the state and national levels;
- Act as a public representative of the research community in art education.
- Nominees seeking to take on this role must be willing to serve for two years as a Commissioner, and hold NAEA membership and be in good standing.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
The NAEA will accept nominations for RESEARCH COMMISSION ASSOCIATE CHAIR and AT-LARGE RESEARCH COMMISSIONER by any NAEA member who wishes to nominate a suitable candidate. Please check with the individual nominated to ensure she/he accepts the nomination. The Research Commission will also accept nominations from NAEA members who self-nominate for a position.
Nominees for ASSOCIATE CHAIR and AT-LARGE RESEARCH COMMISSIONER must submit the following materials:
2. Responses by the nominee to the following:
- A summary of your research experience and expertise.
- Roles you have played in conducting research.
- Research questions you think need to be addressed in art education.
3. A list of published work.
Submit nomination package to Graeme Sullivan, Past Chair, Research Commission, Director, Penn State School of Visual Arts, 210 Patterson Bld. University Park, PA 16802:
gls27@psu.edu
.
Deadline for nominations: January 15, 2018.
The NAEA Research Commission, established by the NAEA Board of Directors in 2011, promotes a vibrant culture of research that encourages NAEA members and the broader educational community to understand, utilize, and value research as a means for improving art education theory, practice, advocacy, and policy. The Commission also helps NAEA members develop their interactive experiences with research practices and products, enhance their own skills and understandings as researchers, and locate and apply research findings to their professional practices. For more information, see
https://www.arteducators.org/research/naea-research-commission
