PAIS Newsletter - March 2015 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
LEADERSHIP UPDATES
•  LETTER FROM THE CHAIR
•  LETTER FROM THE INCOMING CHAIR
•  LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
ARTICLES
•  ONE PROGRAM'S APPROACH TO FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
•  A SERIES OF STUDIES ON BALANCING ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATION AND TEACHER AUTONOMY
•  THE NEXT GENERATION: TRANSITIONING FROM TEACHING-FACULTY TO ADMINISTRATIVE-FACULTY
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
•  PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION INTEREST SECTION

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION INTEREST SECTION

Statement of Purpose

TESOL's Program Administration Interest Section (PAIS) addresses the special needs of ESOL program administrators at all levels and in all fields. PAIS supports professional and ethical administration in English language programs regardless of type, setting, geographical location, or size.

Goals

• Recognize the unique role program administrators can play in fostering professionalism
• Ensure that ESL/EFL programs are effective in meeting institutional and student needs
• Strengthen managerial and leadership skills
• Provide a forum for information exchange

Leaders, 2014–2015

Chair: Robert Dickey
Chair-Elect: Beverley M. Earles
Past Chairs: Kristin E. Hiller, Britt R. Johnson
Newsletter Editors: Hannaliisa Savolainen, Jackie Evans
Community Manager: Diana L. Siemer