2008–2009

Rural Diversity Subcommittee

Charges:

1. Provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Directors to enhance the awareness of the Association to diversity issues related to rural education. This can include recommendations for changes in IRA policies and procedures to enhance the Association's programs and professional development.

2. Recommend initiatives to the Board of Directors and work with appropriate groups to expand Association membership among those who work in rural settings.

3. Develop partnerships with other associations, organizations, and foundations in working to enhance literacy in rural settings like migrant populations, small school districts, etc.

Joyce G. Hinman, Chair
Bismarck Public Schools
233 Estevan Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503-0320
Office: 701-323-4270
Fax: 701-323-4275
Home: 701-258-5384
Email

Janice F. Almasi, Board Liaison
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY, United States

Lauren Edmondson
Drury University
Springfield, MO, United States

Marsha Grace
Corpus Christi, TX, United States

John E. Jacobson
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX, United States

Karen D. Wood
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States

Mark Mullen, Ex Officio
Deputy Executive Director
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

Sarah R. Womble, Ex Officio
Council & Affiliate Services
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States