NCaeyc Committee Structure
 
       
 
The work of the NCaeyc Board is conducted by Committees.  Activities, initiatives, and issues for Board consideration are referred to the appropriate Committee for research, deliberation, and recommendation to the full Board.  NCaeyc has six Standing Committees, in addition to the Executive Committee.
Board member Committee assignments
 
       
 

Executive Committee  
Comprised of the Officers of the Board: President, President-Elect or Past President, Vice President of Membership, Vice President of Public Policy, Treasurer, and Secretary.  The Executive Director serves as an Ex Officio member of the Committee. Each member of the Executive Committee is the Chair of one of the Standing Committees.  If a matter must be decided before the next Board meeting, the Executive Committee may make decisions on behalf of the Board.  Matters requiring Board vote often come from one of the Standing Committees through the Executive Committee as a seconded motion.  However, if the Executive Committee is opposed to a motion, a Standing Committee may bring a matter for vote directly to the full Board.  

Membership Committee
Supports activities in Goal I to represent & unify professionals who work directly with or on behalf of children birth through age eight. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Define who NCaeyc represents
  • Attract, recruit, retain diverse membership
  • Increase NCaeyc membership across all sectors
  • Improve the effectiveness of the local affiliate structure

This Committee incorporates the functions of the previous Nominating Committee.
Chair: Helen Thomas     Members: Tom Heffner, Karen Lounsbury, Karatha Scott, Juliana Harris, Charisse’ Motley

Public Policy Committee
Supports activities in Goal II to influence and shape the policies, procedures, practices, and standards that impact children birth through age eight. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop leadership across all sectors
  • Develop a grassroots advocacy network
  • Build strong collaborative partnerships
  • Improve access to affordable health insurance for child care professionals

This Committee incorporates the functions of the previous Public Policy Committee’s advocacy work.
Chair: Karen Kirk      Members: Rosemarie Vardell, Amy Smith, Anna Mercer-McLean, Lorrie Looper, Consuellis Hawkins-Crudup

Standards & Practices Committee
Supports the activities in Goal III to promote the use of NAEYC standards and positions. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Support NAEYC child care program accreditation in NC
  • Promote and support NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA) in NC
  • Increase the use of NAEYC standards and practices for all children birth-8

This committee incorporates the functions of the previous Professional Development Committee & the Conference Committee.
Chair: Debra Torrence    Members: Catherine Taylor, Eva Phillips, Emily Cook, Suzanne Mira-Knippel, Patricia Hearron, Eileen Yantz

Governance Committee
Supports the activities in Goal IV to help NCaeyc be a high-performing, inclusive organization. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensure NCaeyc has the resources (people, time and money) to implement its goals
  • Ensure the Board reflects the diversity of the profession
  • Evaluate the performance of the organization on regular basis
  • Build a culture of open communication and trust

This committee incorporates the functions of the previous Finance & Personnel Committees.
Co-Chairs: Cindy Wheeler & Carolyn Kroll   Members: Joy Sotolongo, Rhodus Riggins, Susan Rogalski, Kate Hall