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AACTE is governed by a Board of Directors composed of both elected and appointed members, as stipulated in the Association’s bylaws.
The Board of Directors ranges in size from 18 to 25 members, 14 of whom are selected through national elections. Affiliated groups submit nominations for some seats, while others are at-large positions. Presidents and provosts are appointed, rather than elected, to the Board, and three directors are selected by the Advisory Council of State Representatives. In addition, the president/CEO serves on the Board in an ex-officio capacity.
The Board of Directors determines the policies that guide the program of activities of AACTE. It meets at least twice per year, as mandated in the bylaws, to carry out its many functions in connection with the operation and evaluation of the organization’s national program.
Dr. Monika Williams-Shealey, Chair Senior Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Rowan University (2025, At-large)
Dr. Michael Dantley, Immediate Past Chair Dean Emeritus, College of Education, Health and Society Miami University of Ohio (2024, CADREI)
Dr. Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, Chair Elect Professor Emeritus, College of Education California State University, Long Beach (2024, President/Provost)
Dr. Marvin Lynn, Secretary Dean, School of Education & Human Development University of Colorado, Denver (2024, CADREI)
Dr. Anne Tapp Professor, College of Education Saginaw Valley State University (2024)
Dr. Lynn M. Gangone President and Chief Executive Officer AACTE (Ex-officio)
Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education (AILACTE) AILACTE provides an effective voice, as well as a communication and information system, for its member institutions at the national, state, and campus level in matters related to teacher education.
Dr. Yolanda Gallardo Dean, School of Education Gonzaga University
Dr. Chandra Foote Dean, College of Education Niagara University (2025)
Council of Academic Deans from Research Education Institutions (CADREI) CADREI is an assembly of deans of education from research and land grant institutions throughout North America. Its purpose is the preparation of education personnel in all its phases and the discussion and formulation of plans, policies, and programs to make the member institutions of the Council more effective in their work.
Dr. Gladis Kersaint Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives University of Connecticut (2024)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) represents more than 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain, and U.S. school districts. U.S. member institutions represent only 17% of all higher education institutions nationwide, together they are home to two-thirds of all Hispanic college students. HACU is the only national educational association representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
Dr. Laura Alamillo Dean, School of Education Sonoma State University (2025)
National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) NAFEO is the not-for-profit umbrella organization of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). NAFEO represents the presidents and chancellors of the diverse black colleges and universities: public, private and land-grant, two-year, four-year, graduate and professional, historically and predominantly black colleges and universities.
Dr. Rhonda Jeter Dean, College of Education Bowie State University (2025)
Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU) To advance and enhance high quality educator preparation within comprehensive public colleges and universities, TECSCU is a distinct national voice on matters of importance to educator preparation programs at comprehensive public colleges and universities.
Dr. Stacey Edmonson Dean, College of Education Sam Houston State University (2024)
Dr. Marcie Wycoff-Horn Dean, School of Education, Professional, and Continuing Education University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (2025)
Dr. Carole Basile Dean, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Arizona State University (2025)
Dr. Loury Floyd Dean, School of Education University of North Carolina – Pembroke
Dr. Tambra Jackson Dean, School of Education Indiana University-Purdue University – Indianapolis
Dr. Loleta Sartin Associate Dean Mercer University (2025)
Advisory Council of State Representatives
Dr. Robin Fuxa Director and Assistant Professor, Professional Practice Oklahoma State University (2025)
Dr. Christine Gorowara Sr. Associate Director, Office of Accreditation and Certification University of Delaware
University President/Provost Representatives
Dr. Mark Nook President University of Northern Iowa (2025)
Dr. Gayle E. Hutchinson President California State University, Chico (2025)
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