2026-2027
Committee Roster
Paul Ashenfelter, Notre Dame, Chair (pashenfe AT nd DOT edu)
Teresa Collins, Kentucky
Angela Gibson, MLA
Dennis Lloyd, Wisconsin
Steve Mecham, Utah
Board Liaison
Alisa Plant, Louisiana State
Central Office Liaison
Kim Miller
Charge
General Objective:
- Provide oversight to the investment of the Association’s quasi-endowment fund.
Specific Charges to the Investment Committee:
- Review, and as necessary, recommend updates to the Association’s Investment Policy; ensure investment selections in the quasi-endowment fund remain consistent with policy.
- Monitor investments for adherence to the allocation guidelines in the Investment Policy; recommend rebalancing the portfolio as necessary.
- Continue to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the allocation of fund principal between a prudent reserve and funding for strategic initiatives, as well as the use(s) of fund income.
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.