AILACTE Regional Map
East Region
State Representatives
- Gordon College, MA – Priscilla Nelson
- Lycoming College, PA – Rachel J. Hickoff-Cresko
- Nazareth College, NY – Cynthia McPhail
- Providence College, RI – Chris Keavy
- Washington College, MD – Bridget Bunten
Member Institutions (click here)
- Daemen University, NY
- Gordon College, MA
- Lycoming College, PA
- Niagara University, NY
- Providence College, RI
- St. Bonaventure University, NY
- St. John Fisher College, NY
West Region
State Representatives
- Colorado College, CO – Mike Taber
- Doane University, NE – Timothy Frey
- Saint Mary’s College of California, CA – Monica Fitzgerald, Tamara Spencer
- University of Porland, OR – Jacqueline Waggoner
- Whitworth University, WA – Keith Lambert
Member Institutions (click here)
- Point Loma Nazarene University, CA
- Abilene Christian University, TX
- Azusa Pacific University, CA
- California Lutheran University, CA
- Doane University, NE
- Hastings College, NE
- Gonzaga University, WA
- Pacific Lutheran University, WA
- The Master’s University, CA
- University of San Diego, CA
- Whitworth University, WA
South Region
State Representatives
- Bellarmine University, KY – Kevin Thomas
- Berry College, GA – mwillingham@berry.edu
- Freed-Hardeman University, TN – Aarek Farmer
- Lyon College, AR – Kimberly Crosby
- Mississippi College, MS – Cindy Melton
- Montreat College, NC – Linda Neuzil
- Randolph-Macon College, VA – Diana Yesbeck
- Saint Leo University, FL – Holly Atkins
Member Institutions (click here)
- Asbury University, KY
- Bellarmine University, KY
- Berea College, KY
- Carson-Newman University, TN
- Catawba College, NC
- Christian Brothers University, TN
- Freed-Hardeman University, TN
- Lincoln Memorial University, TN
- Maryville College, TN
- Mary Baldwin University, VA
- Mississippi College, MS
- South College, TN
- Trevecca Nazarene University, TN
- Union University, TN
Midwest Region
State Representatives
- Butler University, IN – Shelly Furuness
- Calvin College, MI – Brian Bolt
- Central College, IA – Jennifer Diers
- Evangel University, MO – Colleen Hardy
- North Park University, IL – Rebecca Nelson
- St. Olaf College, MN – Elizabeth Leer
Member Institutions (click here)
- Albion College , MI
- Ashland University, OH
- Bethel University, MN
- Drury University, MO
- Goshen College, IN
- Graceland University, IA
- Hamline University, MN
- Maryville University, MO
- St. Olaf College, MN
- Trinity Christian College, IL
- University of Indianapolis, IN
How to Become a AILACTE State Representative
Interested in becoming or nominating someone from your state to represent Independent Liberal Art Institutions in AILACTE?
AILACTE is working to involve member institutions in discussions regarding state issues impacting teacher educator preparation programs.
The position involves the following responsibilities:
- Provide information to AILACTE regarding contact information for private/independent institutions in their state
- Provide feedback to AILACTE regarding issues facing the private/independent institutions in their state
- Recruit new members in their state
- Maintain communication with the Board of Directors
- Attend the AILACTE Annual Meeting [or send a designee] and participate in the State Representatives Forum
If you accept this invitation, you will receive a reduced registration fee for the annual meeting. The AILACTE Board of Directors views the position of State Representatives as a way to become involved in AILACTE and to allow state member and potential member institutions’ voices to be heard as a part of a larger nationally unified organization.
As AILACTE institutions with teacher preparation programs, we must be in a position to be sitting at the table with the policy makers and the larger national organizations participating in the gathering instead of being on the menu.
Contact
Executive Assistant
Alyssa Haarer
e-mail: admin@ailacte.org