Bylaws Committee

The purpose of the Bylaws Committeeis to review and recommend revisions of the bylaws when needed. The Vice Chair of the PECC is an ex-officio member of this committee. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Reviewing and recommending revisions of the PECC bylaws when needed
   
   
2. Working closely with other standing and ad hoc committees to develop, review and revise policies and procedures for the operation of the PECC
   
   
3. Insuring the policies and procedures adopted by the PECC are consistent with applicable University policies
   
4. Developing and maintaining the PECC's Policies and Procedures Manual
   
   
5. The chair of the Bylaws Committee will serve as PECC parlimentarian.
   
   
   

Program Review Committee

The purpose of the Program Review Committee is to examine review and evaluate existing professional education programs and make recommendations for deletions and/or additions of new courses or program areas and innovations that might be incorporated in programs. The committee recommendations are presented to the PECC and to the Dean of COE for submission to the Deans' Council for final approval. The Vice Chair of the PECC is an ex-officio member of this committee. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Working closely with the University Assessment Officer to develop an assessment plan to assess the quality of programs within the Unit on an annual basis.
   
   
2. Developing a process for reviewing the curriculum of new and existing courses to ensure that they address the Unit's conceptual framework and applicable standards.
   
   
3. Reviewing proposals for new courses and making recommendations to the PECC
   
   
4. Working closely with the ad hoc Committee on Candidate Assessment and the Student Recruitment, Admission and Retention Committee to assess candidate performance and make recommendations for program changes and revisions as necessary.
   
   
5. Working closely with the PEF Recruitment and Qualifications Committee to assess the impact of PEF on positive program outcomes.
   
   
   

PEF Recruitment and Qualifications Committee

The purpose of the PEF Recruitment and Qualifications Committee is to (1) review plans, procedures, and resources for the recruitment of a diverse professional education faculty and (2) certify that PEF in the Unit and those faculty proposed for membership on the PEF meet the qualifications stipulated in Standard 5 of the NCATE Unit Standards or other standards contained in the PEF Policy Manual. The committee's recommendations are presented to the PECC and to the Dean of the COE for final approval. The Vice Chair of the PECC is an ex-officio member of this committee. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Developing a faculty recruitment plan which insures a diverse and highly qualified Professional Education Faculty
   
   
2. Developing a screening process and reviewing faculty qualifications of PEF to insure that they meet the qualifications stipulated in Standard 5 of the NCATE Unit Standards or other standards contained in the PEF Policy Manual
   
   
3. Developing a professional development plan for PEF to create an active community of learners and provide opportunities for professional growth
   
   
4. Working with the ad hoc Committee on Field Experiences and Clinical Practice to insure that clinical faculty meet the qualifications stipulated in Standard 5 of the NCATE Unit Standards
   
   
5. Developing a process for participating in hiring and LRT decisions involving PEF
   
   
   

 Student Recruitment, Admission and Retention Committee

The purpose of the Student Recruitment. Admissiona and Retention Committee is to (1) review plans, procedures, and resources for the recruitment of students and make recommendations to the PECC: (2) review and evaluate university admission requirements to enter the professional education program and make recommendations to the PECC; and (3) coordinate with the COE Professional Practices Committee to insure that applicants who have been admitted to professional education programs are suitable to remain in these programs. The Vice Chair of the PECC is an ex-officio member of this committee. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Developing a candidate recruitment plan which insures a diverse and highly qualified cadre of professional education candidates.
   
   
2. Working with the Ad Hoc Committee on Candidate Assessment to develop and implement a Candidate Assessment Plan
   
   
3. Developing a screening and review process to track progress of candidates in the professional education program and make recommendations regarding admission, retention and dismissal at critical decision points
   
   
4. Developing a professional growth plan process whereby students refused admission or dismissed from the program may acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and dispositions for entry or readmission into the program.
   
   
5. Developing guidelines and procedures for implementing and assessing a candidate professional portfolio system
   
   
   

Student Appeals Committee

The purpose of the Student Appeals Committee is to hear appeals of students denied admission to professional education or student teaching or who have been removed from these programs. The committee's recommendations are presented to the PECC and to the Dean of COE for final approval. The Vice Chair of the PECC is an ex-officio member of this committee. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Developing and implementing an appeals process to support and enhance the operation of the College of Education's Professional Practices Committee
   
   
2. Implementing professional growth plans for students who are denied admission or retention and following-up the progress of students participating in these plans
   
   
3. Maintaining records of admission, retention and dismissal actions