PAIS Newsletter - March 2020 (Plain Text Version)
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Amy Cook, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan, USA
It was much easier to explain to people what I did before I moved from teaching to administration. Then it was simple. I could say, “I teach English to international students” and everyone understood what I meant. Now, when I divulge that I’m an administrator in an intensive English program, hardly anyone knows what I mean. What does it mean to be an administrator in a language program? Some days it seems that all I do is reply to emails and attend meetings. But it entails so much more. One of the responsibilities of an administrator is setting policies and procedures for the program, which afford teachers and students both freedom and accountability. Mary Ritter and Abby Mack explore such challenges and a policy that is successful in their program in their article, “Making Field Trips Work for All.” Another substantial part of our jobs for many of us administrators is obtaining and maintaining accreditation for our programs. Melissa Williamson Hawkins shares tips and suggestions gleaned through her own experience undergoing the accreditation process several times. There is so much more that we do as administrators, from managing staff to setting schedules to exploring new initiatives. What does being a program administrator involve in your context? What have you learned that has enabled you to become a better administrator? Please consider sharing your thoughts and ideas in an upcoming issue of this newsletter. Amy Cook PAIS Newsletter Editor |
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