ACTEC reports to the provost and vice president for academic affairs while issuing minutes and agenda to the Faculty Council. ACTEC is comprised of the department chair of the department of education in the School of Humanities and Sciences, who serves as co-chair; the department chair of the department of music education in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, who serves as co-chair; one additional faculty member from the Department of Music Education, chosen by the department; and one faculty member from each teacher education program in the School of Health Sciences and Health Promotion.
Ex officio committee members include the associate dean for the Center for Music and an associate dean from the School of Humanities and Sciences, who provide guidance regarding faculty workload, staffing, and budget; the Coordinator of Education Partnerships and Field Experiences, who sets agendas and convenes regular meetings of the Committee; and the Teacher Certification Specialist, who provides administrative support.
Committee duties include:
- Conduct review of all new programs and substantial changes in curricular content related to policies established by ACTEC.
- Monitor the unit assessment system for effectiveness and fairness; make recommendations for the purposes of program improvement.
- Investigate and provide recommendations concerning ongoing developments in the field of education.