Spectrum Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the ODLOS Advisory Committee

Charge

To oversee, coordinate, and support activities of the Spectrum Scholarship Program and related diversity pre-professional development activities; to appoint potential award jurors for the Spectrum selection process; to plan and execute the Spectrum Institute; to advocate for and advise on all Spectrum fundraising and marketing initiatives; and to ensure community building amongst Spectrum recipients through activities designed  to (1)  increase the participation of Spectrum Scholars in ALA Committees and leadership; and (2) promote the interests and concerns of the Spectrum Scholars throughout the Association. 

Roster

Ben Rodriguez (Chair, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013)
Tamika Barnes (Member, July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013)
Rashauna Brannon (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Dr. Nicole A. Cooke (Member, July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013)
Rebecca M. King (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Dr. Em Claire Knowles (Member, July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013)
Jovanni M. Lota (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Mr. Mark A. Puente (Member, July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013)
Miranda Nicole Rivers (Member, July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013)
Ms. Charlotte Roh (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. E. Chisato Uyeki (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Gwendolyn Prellwitz (Staff Liaison, July 6, 2010, to July 15, 2013)

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Composition

The Spectrum Advisory Committee consists of 10-22 members appointed by the Chair of the Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services Committee serving 2 year terms and led by a chair, appointed annually.  60% of the committee members should be alumni of the Spectrum Scholarship Program. 

Subcommittees & Task Forces

Staff Liaison

Kevin D. Strowder
he/him/his
Director, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
kstrowder@ala.org
P: 312.350.1624