Why is the Equity and Inclusion Representative not a Board of Directors position?
The identification of Board roles/positions was made with the specific goal of creating a streamlined Board of Directors whose primary responsibilities involve fiduciary oversight, strategic planning and policy development. Programmatic and advocacy roles were positioned within the Leadership Council, and in no way reflects an intention to step away from our commitments to inclusion and social justice. Each Board of Directors member carries a share of the responsibility to carry these values into the work and decision-making of the Board. The placement of the Equity and Inclusion Representative on the Leadership Council positions the member leaders in this role to advise and inform the Board, and also to work in close collaboration with those other leaders in New Association who are directly involved with the activities of the association. These include not only the association’s professional development initiatives but also carrying out advocacy initiatives in support of members, stud
