ASSOCIATION OF CENTERS FOR THE STUDY OF CONGRESS |
Sara Stefani, Indiana University
Walter Ray, Morris Library, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carly Dearborn, The Ohio State University
Danielle Emerling, West Virginia University
Hope Bibens, Drake University
Ashton Ellett, University of Georgia
Sarah Gard, Dole Institute of Politics at The University of Kansas
Jay Wyatt, Center for Legislative Archives
Richard Hunt, Center for Legislative Archives (ex officio)
Karen Paul, U.S. Senate Historical Office (ex officio)
Heather Bourk, U.S. House Office of Art and Archives (ex officio)
Scholarships and Awards Committee
Ashton Ellett, University of Georgia, chair
Michelle Belco, University of Houston
Stephen J. Hussman, University of Arizona
L. Rebecca Johnson Melvin, University of Delaware
Blynne Olivieri Parker, University of West Georgia
The Scholarship and Awards Committee is responsible for advertising, soliciting applications for, and determining the recipients of the Ray Smock Award for first-time attendees to the annual meeting, the CPS Scholarship, and the Richard Baker Award for scholarship on Congress.
The Scholarship and Awards Committee consists of no more than 5 members (including the chair). Members serve two-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms.
Jay Wyatt, Center for Legislative Archives, chair
Ashton Ellett, University of Georgia
Kate Gregory, Mississippi State University
Sara Stefani, Indiana University (ex officio)
Danielle Emerling, West Virginia University (ex officio)
Carly Dearborn, The Ohio State University (ex officio)
The Program Committee is charged with development of the program for the annual meeting.
The Program Committee consists of no more than 10 members and changes annually. The President shall appoint a chair, and at least one representative of the host institution shall serve on the Committee. The President, Treasurer, and Secretary will serve as ex officio members.
Communications Committee
Sarah Gard, Dole Institute of Politics at The University of Kansas, chair
Lori Schwartz, Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, University of Nebraska Omaha
Sara Stefani, Indiana University
Dawn Sueoka, University of Hawaii at Mānoa
The Communications Committee manages the publicity activities of the ACSC as a way to share information among current members, potential members, scholars, and the general public. The Communications Committee maintains the ACSC website and social media pages and consistently refreshes content on those platforms. Content may be unique or solicited from member institutions.
The Communications Committee consists of no more than 7 members who serve two-year terms. Members may serve two consecutive terms.
Membership Committee
Walter Ray, Morris Library, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, chair
Shir Bach, University of Vermont Libraries
John Caldwell, University of Delaware Library and Museums
Louis Kyriakoudes, Middle Tennessee State University
Betsy Pittman, University of Connecticut Library
Lori Schwartz, Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, University of Nebraska Omaha
Danielle Emerling, West Virginia University Libraries (ex officio)
The Membership Committee shall work on initiatives to recruit and retain members, such as identifying potential new members, developing member benefits, and overseeing the maintenance of the member list serv. The Membership Committee will work closely with the Treasurer and Secretary, as well as with the Communications Committee.
The Membership Committee shall have no more than 7 members. Members serve two-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms. The Vice President chairs the committee, and the Treasurer serves as an ex officio member.