AdvanceU Committee

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    Sarah Hussain
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    AdvanceU Committee

    The Association’s AdvanceU Committee will be responsible for aiding the AFA staff in identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating the AdvanceU educational program series. 

    Committee Priorities

    • To utilize Core Competencies data and AFA’s professional development framework to help plan and execute year-round AdvanceU educational programs for Association members that reflect diverse Core Competencies and core functions
    • To report out on AdvanceU program effectiveness to key stakeholders, in conjunction with AFA staff

    Responsibilities

    Responsibilities of AFA’s volunteer committees are grouped into two categories: strategy and execution. Responsibilities of the AdvanceU Committee will be low in strategy and moderate in execution. 

    All AFA volunteers are expected to abide by general AFA volunteer expectations outlined in volunteer training modules and to promote and champion the strategic direction of AFA in alignment with AFA Board of Directors and Central Office Staff. 

    Strategic Responsibilities

    • Conduct analysis on program evaluations and other relevant AFA program/member data and research to inform future decision making related to the AdvanceU educational strategy.
    • Provide feedback on design of new educational programs. 

    Execution Responsibilities

    • Participate in monthly, virtual committee meetings.
    • Analyze and report out results of the annual AdvanceU assessment to key stakeholders, in conjunction with AFA Central Office Staff.
    • Help to execute AdvanceU programming, utilizing relevant Core Competencies, core functions and member needs, as outlined in the AFA professional development framework.
    • Participate in initiatives directed by the AFA staff or board of directors.

    Commitment Required

    • Participate in monthly meetings (or more frequently as needed) led by the AFA staff or committee chair.
    • Members can expect to spend 1-2 hours per week on committee activities.

    Qualifications

    • Experience with measuring and assessing learning is preferred.
    • Familiar with talent development theories, strategies, and techniques is beneficial.
    • Experience in educational program design and evaluation is preferred.