Affiliate Network Professional Council (ANPC) is a council of ELT professionals serving 1-year term from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2020, with the option to renew at the end of the appointment. The maximum continuous service period on the ANPC is three years. All ANPC members are members of TESOL International Association and have served in a leadership role in an affiliate association within the past five years.

The Affiliate Network Professional Council (ANPC) supports TESOL International Association by helping to build and sustain a robust Affiliate Network. The ANPC advises on initiatives and activities that advance the association’s strategic direction through the Affiliate Network, helps to shape the Affiliate Network, and facilitates clear and timely communication between and among affiliate associations and the TESOL Board of Directors.

More information on the responsibilities and duties of the ANPC is available in its charter. Visit TESOL’s website for more information about the TESOL Affiliate Network.

Commitment

The ANPC works on projects throughout the calendar year. In addition to online collaborations, the council meets monthly by conference call. Council members are expected to dedicate up to 10 hours on average per month to the work of the council. The number of hours may vary depending on the time of year and status of projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

The ANPC collaborates with staff to facilitate activities that support the Affiliate Network. It will also provide oversight and advice for projects pursued as part of this partnership.

The ANPC works as a team and in committees to complete its ongoing tasks as well as annual and developing projects.

The ANPC shall

• assist with procedural elements to develop and maintain the Affiliate Network
• review and revise additional criteria as needed for joining and remaining in the Affiliate Network.
• facilitate methods to collect and share information on emerging professional issues through the Affiliate Network.
• Facilitate communication between and among TESOL International Association and affiliate associations.
• Support networking and professional development events for leaders within the Affiliate Network.
• Support, facilitate, and advise on collaborations with affiliate associations.
• Specific activities currently organized by the ANPC include a semi-annual newsletter and the organization of workshops at the annual TESOL Convention & English Language Expo. The ANPC also engages with affiliates throughout the year through webinars and online discussions. Additionally, the ANPC is working on best practices resources.

To achieve these responsibilities and duties, the council members

• attend the annual TESOL International Convention (highly recommended).
• participate in the TESOL Leadership Forum one day before the convention and the council team meeting during the convention.
• attend the Town Meeting and the TESOL Annual Business Meeting at the convention.
• participate in monthly conference calls.
• actively participate in online discussions and committee assignments.
• collaborate on shared documents by designated deadlines.
• respond to requests from TESOL International Association entities for comment and feedback on issues and matters that arise relating to the Affiliate Network.
• respond to queries from the chair in a timely manner.
• perform other tasks as necessary.