International Understanding Commission
Start Date |
Six RA elected/staggered terms/2 full consecutive 3 yr. terms |
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2007 |
Judy Gail Armstrong-Hall (2010-RA-Reg 7) |
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2007 |
John Heilman (2010-RA-Reg 2) |
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2008 |
Mary Ann Schwartz (2011-RA-Reg 3) |
Vice Chair |
2008 |
Sigrid Grace (2011-RA-Reg 10) |
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2009 |
*Nancy Rutkowski (2012-Interim RA-Reg 8) |
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2009 |
Ann Marie Borders (2012-RA-Reg 3) |
Chair |
Start Date |
Three Board appointed/staggered terms/2 full consecutive 3 yr. terms |
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2009 |
Ed Hummel (2010-BD-Reg 13) |
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2008 |
Silvia Walton (2011-BD-Reg 5) |
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2009 |
Teri Lake (2012-BD-Reg 8) |
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Start Date |
Up to (3) MEA Board member/2 full consecutive 3 yr. terms |
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2009 |
Michelle Chase (2011-BdM-Reg 14) |
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2009 |
Joe Nazem (2011-BdM-Reg 7) |
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Start Date |
One NEA Director/2 full consecutive 3 yr. terms |
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2007 |
Katherine Murphy (NEA-Reg 2) |
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Start Date |
Liaisons: |
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2009 |
Michael Card (2010-SMEA) |
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2007 |
Anne Good (2010-MEA Retired) |
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2008 |
Peter Badry (2010 MAHE) |
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* An election for this seat will be run at the 2010 Spring RA |
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2009-10 Charge:
To help ensure that the education of our students and the working environments of our members are of the highest quality.
To help develop local capacity by the identification and development of strategies and policies that build on our diversity.
Commission Charge: To promote global understanding through respect for diversity, interdependence, and leadership to improve teaching and learning for all people.
The commission will:
Identify, review and recommend professional development and instructional resources for use in combating bias or discrimination while enhancing cultural competency.
Identify, review, recommend and support professional development and opportunities for students to learn about the educational policies, programs and practices of other countries/nations.
Assist in planning the association’s recognition of United Nations Week with emphasis on teaching and learning.
Delegate a representative to advise and assist in the planning of the Human Rights/Excellence Awards Banquet.
Manage the selection and award process for MEA Elizabeth Siddall Award, and submit a nomination for: the NEA Applegate/Dorros Peace Award; and the David McMahon Award.
Updated: October 23, 2009 1:28 PM