VP's Responsibilities
VP's Responsibilities
 
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Most Significant Responsibilities of Vice President

The Division H Vice President shall:

 

 a. Call and conduct the annual business meeting of the Division held in conjunction with the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association;
 b. Represent Division H and its members' interests as a full voting member at Council meetings; 
 c. Communicate the perspective and on-going needs of Division H to the Council, Executive Committee, the Association's Executive Officer, and the Association's designated staff members;  
 d. Represent Division H and its interests by acting as liaison to other Divisions of the organization, Special Interest Group (SIG) Council, and other educational organizations and institutions; 
 e. Provide an annual report on the status of the Division to the membership in the Educational Researcher through the Executive Office of the Association;  
 f. Develop and monitor the financial budget of the Division;  
 g. Deliver and publish a Vice Presidential Address, usually in the final year of term [or as modified within the Bylaws of the American Educational Research Association]; 
 h. Make all appointments to Division H-designated committees, including the Division's representative to the Association's Affirmative Action Committee and Graduate Student Council. 
 i. Serve as an ex officio member of all Division H committees;
 j. Serve as chair of the Vice President's Executive Leadership and the Vice President's Leadership Committees; 
 k. Serve as the Council liaison to the Association committee(s) as designated by the President;
 l. As requested, make recommendations for appointments for Association committees or awards;
 m. Facilitate the involvement of other members of the Division such as through the Vice President's Executive Leadership and Leadership Committees and through other methods as appropriate;  
 n. Be responsible for activities that will further Division H's goals of supporting scholarly presentations and publications; providing opportunities for professional growth and recognitions; enhancing communication, outreach, and networking among members; and improving the capacity of the profession to enhance the public good;  
 o. Keep the membership informed routinely of Divisional and Association activities through the newsletter and other available communication channels;
 p. Uphold and support the various policies of the Association including its Affirmative Action goals
 q. Transfer applicable records and information to the incoming Vice President; and
 r. Continue to serve as the Immediate Past Vice President through the Incoming Vice President's Executive Committee, Chair of the Nominations Committee, and as requested by the Incoming Vice President.