2008–2009

Urban 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 urban 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 diverse urban settings.

3. Develop partnerships with other associations, organizations, and foundations in working to enhance literacy education in urban settings.

Dolores B. Malcolm, Chair
8626 Tara Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63147-1332
Fax: 314-383-1898
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Alfred W. Tatum, Board Liaison
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL, United States

Felicia Cumings Smith
Frankfort, KY, United States

Sharroky Hollie
Center for Culturally Responsive and Learning
Los Angeles, CA, United States

George E. Maxey
Jean Ribault Middle School #212
Jacksonville, FL, United States

Eileen S. Oboler
Spring Hill College
Daphne, AL, United States

Diane Marie Truscott
Georgia State University
Fayetteville, GA, United States

Tiffany Wheeler
Lexington, KY, United States

William T. Hammond, Ex Officio
DeKalb County Schools
College Park, GA, United States

Jane E. Kline, Ex Officio
Council & Affiliate Services
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

Pamela Mason, Ex Officio
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA, United States

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