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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION DIVISION

VICE PRESIDENT Karen Mason 10349 Hwy CC Stella, MO 64876 Home: 417-628-3427 Work: 417-472-6238 Fax: 417-472-7129 Email: [email protected]

PROGRAM CHAIR

Becky Cox 2048 N. 80E. Provo, UT 84604 Home: 801-374-8054 Work: 801-763-7050 Fax: 801-763-7064 Email: [email protected]

DIVISION AFFILIATES—PRESIDENTS

NASAFACS (National Association State Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences)

Dr. Sally Combs, President Program Specialist Family and Consumer Sciences Education Georgia Dept. of Education 205 Jessie Hill Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA 30334-5001 Work: 404-463-6406 Fax: 404-651-8984 Frank Fort, President-Elect State Director Family and Consumer Sciences Education Career-Technical Education Project Cherry Street Station Portales, NM 88130 Work: 505-562-2188 Fax: 505-562-4041 [email protected]

NATEFACS (National Association Teacher Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences)

Dr. Cheryl Mimbs, President Consumer and Family Studies 901 South National Avenue Southwest Missouri State University Springfield, MO 65804 Work : 417-836-5821 Fax : 417-836-4341 Email : [email protected]

Bettye Smith,President-Elect [email protected]

NATFACS (National Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences)

Leslie Watkins, President 2006-2007 300 Walnut Street Paducah, KY 42001 Home: 270-415-9060 Work: 270-538-4210 Fax: 270-538-4211 Cell: 270-217-0996 Email: [email protected]

Sharon Gardner, President- Elect 2006-2007 9101 S. 618 Rd. Miami, Ok 74354 Home: 918-540-1858 Work: 918-257-8305 Fax: 918-257-5406 Email: [email protected] COALITION FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

The Coalition for Family and Consumer Sciences Education was established in 1977 in response to the need for professionals to speak with one voice on issues related to Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Membership of the group includes two representatives from each of the three professional organizations in Family and Consumer Sciences. They are the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), the Association for Career and Technical Education (AACTE), and the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Association (FCSEA).

Since its inception, the Coalition has worked on numerous issues impacting the field. The overall goal, to increase communication and project a unified thrust and focus on issues, provides the foundation for the work of the Coalition. The Coalition has the responsibility to:  Maintain a continuous dialogue among the professional organizations concerned with Family and Consumer Sciences Education.  Identify issues having an impact on Family and Consumer Sciences Education.  Review positions on current issues relating to Family and Consumer Sciences Education and facilitate consensus among the organizations.  Develop statements regarding Family and Consumer Sciences Education, which will serve as a basis for professional action.  Communicate issues and positions concerning Family and Consumer Sciences to various target groups.

The Coalition serves as a clearinghouse for policy or position statements developed by any one of the organizations. Consensus on a position reached by the Coalition will be communicated to the governing boards of the three organizations.

Much of the activity of the Coalition focuses on providing leadership for the development of state and federal policy concerning Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Examples include:

 Drafting language for new legislation.  Educating policymakers about Family and Consumer Sciences Education.  Apprising professional association members of legislative issues and timelines.  Identifying and collecting data needed for policy formation.  Supporting the on-going development and implementation of National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education and for Teacher Education.  Participating in the revision of classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Codes developed by the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).  Establishing a national archival coordination system for Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

Each of the three organizations name two representatives. The persons appointed to the Coalition represent the organizations and no other entity. Terms are for three years. The current membership includes:

ACTE Marcia Ritter Missouri Charlotte Mohling South Dakota AAFCS Robin White Missouri Wendy Way, Chair Wisconsin FCSEA Sharon Frankenberry Kansas Carol Werhan Ohio Wanda Fox Indiana FCCLA Ex-Officio Member Arlou Vance Utah ADVISOR to the Coalition Jewell Deene Ellis Kentucky

The vision and mission statements of Family and Consumer Sciences Education are critical to the work of the Coalition and provide a basis for identifying issues and developing position statements affecting the discipline.

Vision: Family and Consumer Sciences Education empowers individuals and families across their life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. Our unique focus is on families, work and their interrelationships.

Mission: The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences Education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:

 Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span.  Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work setting.  Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span.  Managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.  Balancing personal, home, family, and work lives.  Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family, community, and work environments.  Successful life management, employment, and career development.  Functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services.  Appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one’s actions and success in family and work life. PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS

ASSOCIATION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (ACTE)

1410 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Jan Bray, Executive Director 1-800-826-9972 Fax: 703-683-7424 Email: www.acteonline.org

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Central Washington University 400 East 8th Avenue Ellensburg, WA 98926-7565 Peggy Wild, President [email protected] Phone: 509-963-2766 Fax: 509-963-2787 Email: [email protected] www.cwu.edu/~fandcs/fdsea/

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (AAFCS) 400 North Columbus Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22314 1-800-424-8080 Member Services: 703-706-4600 Fax: 703-706-4663 Karen Tucker, Executive Director Email: [email protected]

ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND ADULT EDUCATION SECTION— AAFCS Marilyn R. Swierk, CFCS 31 Goodwin Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 (H) 401-884-2262 (W) 401-884-5510 Fax: 401-885-9671 Email: [email protected] FAMILY CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Michael Benjamin , Executive Director Family Career and Community Leaders of America 1910 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091 1-800-234-4425 Member Services: 703-476-4900 Fax: 703-860-2713 Email: www.fcclainc.org

NAVHET/NATFACS ARCHIVES

School of Human Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison 1300 Linden Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53706 Attn. Dr. Wendy Way