Governance

STEERING COMMITTEE SELECTION and RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Steering Committee is chosen once a year during the AACSB International Annual Meeting.

·        Committee members who are unable or do not wish to complete their tenure will be replaced as soon as practical.

·        Number in Steering Committee members will initially be six.

WORKING COMMITTEES SELECTION and RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Working Committees will be formed as needed to address specific activities related to the objectives of the Technology Leadership Affinity Group.

·        A representative from the STEERING COMMITTEE will oversee each WORKING COMMITTEE.

COMMITTEE SECRETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Committee Secretary will post formal minutes to the Technology Leaders Affinity Group web site on a timely basis (within three work days after meeting.)  

·        Ensure notes regarding unresolved issues, recommendations, and decisions are recorded. Keep meetings on topic. Call future meetings.

CHAIR SELECTION and RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        The Steering Committee will elect the chair by vote.

·       The Chair will:

o       Before Meetings: Solicit input and develop agenda items based on committee’s charge. 

o       Review minutes from Committee Secretary. Committee Secretary will ensure that formal minutes are posted to the Technology Leaders Affinity Group web site on a timely basis (within three work days after meeting.)

o       During Meetings: Keep meetings on topic. Call future meetings.

o       After Meetings: Approve minutes; follow-up with committee members who did not attend meeting(s).

o       Make every effort to divide the workload equitably among the Steering Committee members.

o       In general, the Chair will:

§         Manage outstanding issues (via an issue log)

§         Act as liaison to outside organizations wishing to engage with the Technology Leaders Affinity Group (unless a liaison has already been established)

§         Act as public spokesperson for the Technology Leaders Affinity Group (as needed)

§         Foster a climate of collegiality and respect

§         Spearhead the Annual Symposium

§        Act as Past-Chair for one year after new Chair is assigned to provide for smooth transition – at end of term, arrange to discuss work and direction of the Steering Committee with the incoming Chair. Pass any archival Steering Committee files and policies/standards documents to incoming Chair.