2026-2027
Committee Roster
Andreina Fernandez, North Carolina, Co-Chair (andreina DOT fernandez AT uncpress DOT org)
Stephanye Hunter, Florida, Co-Chair (sah AT upress DOT ufl DOT edu)
Madison Allums, Michigan
Michelle Chen, Colorado
Yasmine Hung, Hong Kong
Margo Irvin, California
Judith Lakamper, Michigan State
Megan Michel Mendonca, Princeton
Bethany Wasik, Cornell
Board Liaison
Walter Biggins, Pennsylvania
Central Office Liaison
Brenna McLaughlin
Charges
General Objective:
- Develop and manage tools, programs, and resources to assist the Association’s members in establishing best practices for acquisitions editors and fostering conversation and collaboration amongst acquisitions editors.
Specific Charges to the Acquisitions Editorial Committee:
- Building on the editorial board survey, draft an Editorial Board Guidebook, highlighting norms and the range of good practices and governance concepts that support the efficient operation of such boards.
- Promote conversation and collaboration amongst acquisitions editors through virtual hangouts (consistent with established procedures) and networking events. Advance planning for the next committee season (27-28), including one webinar during Peer Review Week in September; an “Art of Acquisitions” hangout drafted for October/November.
- Propose at least one acquisitions session to the Annual Meeting Planning Committee for the online annual meeting.
- Consult with EJIB Committee to develop programming and information that enhances knowledge and practice of inclusive acquisitioning.
- With the EDP committee, and consistent with established procedures, produce an event at the intersection of ACQ and EDP, perhaps about a range of transmittal and launch workflows and outputs.
Common Charges to All Committees of the Association:
- Submit reports on Committee activities to the Association Board in time for its October, March, and June meetings. Interim reports are due on 12 October 2026, and 26 February 2027; final reports that recap all committee activities for the year and are shared with the membership are due 31 May 2027. Follow guidelines for preparing reports found in the Chair Handbook in the Committee and Task Force Chairs Group on UP Commons.
- Follow all guidelines and requirements published in the AUPresses Chair Handbook, including those regarding the use of UP Commons, inclusion of board and staff liaisons, scheduling webinars & hangouts, and any research or survey projects.
- Appoint a member of your committee, ideally not the chair or cochair, to serve as a liaison to the Equity, Justice, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee. This role provides updates on your committee’s efforts in support of equity and inclusion, seeks information, support, or guidance on EJIB matters as needed, and attends a Fall meeting for liaisons hosted by EJIB Committee.
- Prior to the deadline for the annual meeting Call for Proposals, suggest one or more panel or speaker ideas to the Annual Meeting Program Committee.
- Consider nominating a member of your committee, or a member of the community with whom your committee interacts, for the AUPresses Constituency Award when announced.
- Review your General Objective and Specific Tasks at the end of the service year and recommend changes for next year to the Executive Director.