Reports to: AHEPPP Board of Directors and designated AHEPPP staff
Term: 1 year
Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per week
Position Description: The AHEPPP Research Committee is dedicated to curating, advancing, and promoting research that helps members better understand and engage with families. We are seeking individuals to serve as founding members of this inaugural committee and to help build a strong culture of research, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing within AHEPPP.
If you are passionate about family engagement research and interested in shaping this emerging initiative, we encourage you to apply to join the AHEPPP Research Committee.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Research Committee Chair and designated AHEPPP staff, committee members will:
- Develop and refine the committee’s goals and objectives
- Design and implement programs aligned with these goals to promote research utilization and support members conducting research in this field
- Curate, expand, and maintain AHEPPP’s research library
Compile and publish an annual list of relevant dissertations and theses
- Support researchers and writers through roundtables, writing groups, and mentorship opportunities
- Review and vet external research requests involving AHEPPP members
- Promote research literacy through accessible summaries, webinars, and conference programming
- Recommend annual research priorities for the association
Desired Qualifications |
- Current AHEPPP member with at least one year of experience in parent and family engagement
Strong organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships
Responsive, reliable, and able to contribute actively to committee work
Availability to meet regularly with the Research Chair and fellow committee members
Experience with research, assessment, or program evaluation preferred
Contact: If you have any questions before applying, please contact Christine Self, AHEPPP Board of Directors, at Christine.Self@ttu.edu.