2008–2009

Special Interest Groups Committee

Charges:

1. Serve as a liaison between the IRA Special Interest Groups, Headquarters staff, and the Board of Directors.

2. Review the role that Special Interest Groups play in the Association and make any recommendations that seem appropriate to the Board of Directors.

3. Encourage effective communication between Special Interest Groups, Headquarters staff, and the Board of Directors, such as through the sharing of newsletters and other publications.

Mary W. Spor, Chair
Alabama A&M University
1533 Blackhall Ln SE
Decatur, AL 35601-6917
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Carl Braun, Board Liaison
Calgary AB, Canada

Beverly J. Boulware
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Natalie D. Heisey
University of Pittsburgh
Cranberry Twp, PA, United States

Chhanda Islam
Murray State University
Murray, KY, United States

Annamarie B. Jay
Widener University
Folsom, PA, United States

Adria F. Klein
CSU San Bernardino
Yucaipa, CA, United States

Adela Soliz
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY, United States

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