COMMITTEES

As set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws, these are the Standing Committees of the Association:

Communication. The Communication Committee shall utilize all appropriate means to acquaint the education and business communities and the lay public with the role and importance of distance learning and its associated technology in educational and training programs. The Committee shall publish the official publications of the Oklahoma Distance Learning Association. 

Legislation. The Legislation Committee shall keep the membership appraised of pending legislative developments and proposals which may affect the stated purposes of the Association, shall recommend action for Board approval, and shall carry out other directives of the Board.

Membership. The Membership Committee shall assist the Past President and the Secretary in maintaining accurate records of the membership, and shall, in all appropriate ways, urge those eligible to become members of the Association. 

Professional Development. The Professional Development Committee shall promote the professional development of the membership. 

Recognition. The Recognition Committee shall designate those persons who shall be honored by the Association as directed by policies set by the Board.

Events. The Events Committee shall plan, organize, and conduct conferences and any other special activities which the organization hosts or in which it participates. The Committee shall recommend to the Board for approval dates and sites for such activities. Board members may serve as chair.

Nomination and Election. The Nomination and Election Committee shall conduct the Election of Officers and Directors as set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws. The committee chair shall serve for one year and may not succeed himself or herself. 

Finance and Budget. The Finance and Budget Committee shall assist the President by preparing an annual budget and shall assist the organization in developing a sound financial policy. The Committee shall act as advisor to the Treasurer and shall serve as the internal auditor of the Association’s accounts. 

Technology Awareness. The Technology Awareness Committee shall keep the membership abreast of issues related to technology and its infrastructure. The Committee shall maintain a database of technology resources within the membership of the organization for reference and use of the members.