Welcome to a New Year!

In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, we would like to challenge every program administrator reading this issue to make a commitment to connect with a peer, mentor, or mentee in the coming year. Nurturing professional connections allows for the exchange of innovative ideas and continued professional growth. Whether through a standing working group of colleagues, or over an informal coffee, sharing your expertise with others is an easy way to contribute to the field.

We wish to thank our authors for contributing their work to this issue of the PAIS Newsletter. Their insights and innovative practices are what help move us forward as program administrators. If you have a timely reflection, project success story, best practice, or book review related to language program administration, please consider submitting an article for consideration in our next issue.

The TESOL ​2020 International Convention & English Language Expo in Denver, Colorado, is right around the corner. The event draws thousands of like-minded practitioners who are actively engaged in the broader English language teaching professional community across the many sectors of our field. If you are attending, remember to pick up a Program Administration Interest Section (PAIS) nametag ribbon in the registration area to help you connect with other program administrators.

Are you ready to get actively involved in PAIS or curious about learning more? Please JOIN US at our annual business meeting during the Convention in Denver on Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 6 pm–7:30 pm, Room 704. Our members’ involvement helps us to prioritize interests and to bring meaningful content to you.

Sincerely

Sherry Warren & Erin O’Reilly

PAIS Co-Chairs 2019–2020