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. 

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Roster

Cohorts Spectrum

(Member, November 7, 2022, to September 9, 2099)

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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. 

Subcommitees and 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