Executive Council for Education Chair

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Signup Deadline: 07-31-2023
Starts: 08-01-2023
Ends: 06-30-2027
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Description:

The Executive Council for Education (ECE) Chair position is now seeking applications.

ECE Mission Statement

The Executive Council for Education informs and assists the profession in setting the direction for athletic training education. Emphasizing a commitment to improving patient care through an evidence- based approach, the ECE proactively influences best educational practices that reflect athletic training’s interprofessional nature and commitment to learning.

Position Description

The ECE is charged with developing direction and policy for NATA’s educational programs. The chair administers and coordinates the ECE and its current subgroups:

·         Professional Education Committee

·         Post-professional Education Committee

·         Professional Development Committee

·         Education Advancement Committee

·         Convention Program Committee

·         AT EducATionalist Community

·         ATEC Planning Subcommittee

This position has responsibility for all aspects of education for ATs in all settings and at all stages of their career and ranges from professional education to professional development/continuing education.

The person in this position serves as the NATA liaison to the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and works closely with the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC). They also will be asked to work with outside organizations and associations that impact athletic training such as the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions and Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions.

The ECE’s Reshaping Education document, addresses athletic training education strategic planning, for 2030 and beyond. The work of the incoming chair will be to guide implementation of the overall Reshaping Education plan, in alignment with the NATA Strategic Plan. The ECE addresses athletic training education from professional development to post-professional education to student recruitment, enrollment and retention initiatives. This includes guiding further research (as needed), development of proposals and ensuring approved proposals are implemented.

During their term, the ECE Chair will work as appropriate, with the Strategic Alliance and be involved in the leadership of NATA’s efforts related to important initiatives impacting the profession such as: BOC’s Continuing Professional Certification; diversity initiatives; post-professional program initiatives, etc.

Each of the committees that fall under the ECE have their own mission statement and initiatives. All initiatives feed into the overall ECE goals. The ECE Chair works with the council chairs to monitor their progress and to help maintain synergy.

In addition, relationships with liaisons to the ECE from the NATA Research and Education Foundation, CAATE, BOC and ATEC Subcommittee are managed by the ECE chair. The chair also maintains communication and collaboration with their NATA Board and staff liaisons on a regular basis.

The chair will lead regular meetings with the six chairs that make up the council as well as the liaisons.

Recognizing that the incoming chair will be assuming the role during a time when many initiatives are in the works, the incoming chair will be expected to help these initiatives to fruition while having the latitude to explore and recommend additional approaches and initiatives that align to the strategic plans. In fact, as part of their application the chair is encouraged to include 8 – 10 goals they would like to accomplish during their tenure.

The ECE Chair term is a three-year term beginning in June 2024, and will align with the three-year term of the next NATA president. The successful candidate is expected to shadow the current chair beginning in August 2023. The period of shadowing from August 2023-June 2024 will not be compensated.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will:

·         Hold the ATC credential.

·         Have a NPI number.

·         Be a member, in good standing, of the NATA.

·         Possess several of the following qualifications:

o   Have full-time academic appointment or be recognized as part of an academic faculty.

o   Have experience as a program director and/or CAATE site visitor.

o   Have served on (preferably chaired) an NATA committee, ideally with the ECE or a closely allied group.

o   Show leadership at institution, state, district or national level, especially in educational environments, education policy or educational programming for events.

o   Have demonstrated a commitment to athletic training education.

o   Demonstrate consensus-building skills.

o   Understand the roles, function and interaction between the NATA, NATA Foundation, BOC and CAATE.

o   Available to travel as needed (up to 12-work days/year).

NATA Support

The successful candidate must obtain 25% release time for the assignment. Support will be provided by national office staff.

Timetable

·         July 31, 2023 - Electronic applications due.

·         July-August 2023 - Selection panel interviews finalists.

·         August 2023 - Incoming chair begins shadowing current chair.

·         June 2024 – Incoming chair assumes ECE Chair role.

Application Process

Interested parties should submit the following documents electronically by July 31, 2023.

  • Cover letter summarizing relevant experience and interest in the vacancy. (Again, applicants are encouraged to include 8 – 10 goals they would like to accomplish during their three-year term.
  • Curriculum vita.
  • Letter from dean/department chair/supervisor expressing support for the candidate’s application.
  • Proposed budget that includes the amount of release time (i.e. 25%) needed. This document should be signed by both applicant and dean/department chair/supervisor.
  • Proposed operational budget including estimate of annual billing for phone and internet charges, travel (estimate 2 to 3 trips a year), equipment and office supplies. (Travel for NATA is covered by NATA, and can be handled by NATA travel agent. If there are no requirements for travel to be handled by applicant’s institution, travel estimate may be excluded.)
  • Any other budget items required from your organization that are not covered in the two above items.

Intellectual Property
Work and materials developed, created or written—as a committee, work group, or board member, or in any other volunteer capacity for NATA—shall be deemed work-for-hire under copyright, intellectual property, and other laws. NATA is granted sole and exclusive ownership of all such work. Committee members waive all claims and/or so-called “moral rights” to the work, and assign these rights to NATA.

Applications should be submitted directly to GATHER, or, can be emailed to engage@nata.org.

Direct questions about the search process to: anitaj@nata.org.

Direct questions about the position to: Executive Council for Education Chair, Brian Vesci, DAT, LAT, ATC brian.vesci@nm.org.

NATA and its committees, councils and commissions are committed to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers. To advance the mission and promote unparalleled delivery of athletic training services amid ever-growing global and diverse populations, NATA and its committees, councils and commissions embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and access as a leadership imperative for our association. All NATA members are welcomed and encouraged to serve on the association’s committees, councils, commissions, etc., as diverse backgrounds, experiences and knowledge help advance the profession and work of NATA.

Qualifications (District, Setting, etc.):

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Volunteers Needed:

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Experience Required:

Director Level Industry Experience