Our Committees
Committees
The purpose of CITE’s committees is to expand the resources to help with CITE’s work. Committees also create a pathway for members to become leaders of the organization and possibly be elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Committees help engage membership and create transparency for the organization’s processes. The CITE Board of Directors oversees all committees. Board members and staff members participate in various committees and task forces throughout the year. Task forces are usually a subset of a committee, created to address one or more programs that CITE has established. Requirements and membership for each committee will be different but there are several policies that apply to all committees and task forces.
All committee and task force work must be driven by CITE’s vision, mission, and core values:
Shaping the Future of Education Through Technology
To lead, develop, and support technologists and education organizations to foster student success.
Learn more about each committee below.
Purpose: The Conference Committee assists in the planning and execution of the organization’s annual conference at the direction of the Director of Education and Events.
Membership(6):
Director of Education & Events (Chair)
Director at Large (1) annual assignment
Members(4)
Term limits: 2-year term limits. Volunteer must step down for a period of one-year after the term has expired.
Meeting Frequency:
January: Registration price, keynote
April: Select sessions
June, July, or August: session updates, special events, solicit raffle donations
September or October: site walk, final details
Required Skill Set:
Able to commit the time: meetings, session reviews, additional tasks.
Must have attended at least 2 conferences (not necessarily consecutive).
Must be a member – not required to be in a leader position but need to have organizational support to serve.
Must demonstrate volunteer experience in our conference.
Adhere to Code of Conduct.
Purpose: The Education Programs Committee provides input on CITE education programs including startup, dissolution, curate, budget, help recruit participants.
Membership (5):
Director of Education & Events (chair)
Board of Director Member
Member – in a lead IT role
Member – IT staff
Member – K-12 staff, non IT if possible
Term limits: 2-year term limits. Volunteer must step down for a period of one-year after the term has expired.
Meeting Frequency: 4 meetings per year, quarterly.
Required Skill Set:Must display interest in our educational programs, help set vision, understand the relevant topics for training needed. Agrees to Code of Conduct.
Purpose: The Member Engagement Committee advises on the value of membership, benefits, vet and presents new ideas for members, ideas to promote membership, finding partners, make recommendations to other committees, receive ideas and make recommendations for regional groups, four members are also required to serve as the CITE Awards task force to review and rate nominations that then are sent to the BOD for decision.
Membership:
Community Engagement & Publications Specialist (Chair)
Membership and Event Coordinator
Board of Director Member (1)
Members (6):
Active members of a regional group in the northern region (2)
Active members of a regional group in the central region (2)
Active members of a regional group in the southern region (2)
Term limits: 1-year term limits with an potential to continue for another 2 years. Volunteer must step down for a period of one-year after the term has expired.
Meeting Frequency: Meets at least three (3) times per year.
Required Skill Set: Demonstrated understanding of multiple social media platforms, desire to serve, and agrees to Code of Conduct. Membership and experience in other nonprofit associations or trade associations are a plus.
The Member Engagement Committee has two Task Forces:
Awards Task Force
Technology Task Force
TASK FORCES
Task Forces are temporary committees set up to complete a specific ad targeted purpose. Task Forces are setup as subsidiaries of permanent committees. Task Force members do not have to be members of the overseeing committee, but the chair of the committee is responsible for ensure the task force completes its work.
ADVOCACY
Purpose: The Advocacy task force will be convened as needed. Projects may include participating in CITE’s annual lobby day, testify in hearings in Sacramento, Call To Action campaigns, and participation at the national level.
Committee: Advocacy
AWARDS
Purpose: CITE’s awards program congratulates and celebrates CITE members, partners, and others for the work they do and the accomplishments they’ve made to the education community. Awards are given annually according to the awards calendar approved by the CITE Board of Directors. Some awards may not be given if a suitable winner is not found.
Committee: Member Engagementtask force completes its work.
TECHNOLOGY
Purpose: The Technology Task Force will be utilized throughout the year when a specific technology-based issue arises. This may be a community-wide issue or an internal issue for CITE.
Committee: Member Engagement
Conference Committee Members
Education Programs Committee Members
Member Engagement Committee Members
Resource Programs Committee Members
Awards Task Force
Technology Task Force
