Free RFP Grant Writing Workshop
&
Luncheon- KAACE Meeting
Saturday, 02/11/12
10:00 AM-3:00 PM (CST)
Western KY University
Gary Ransdell Hall
Campus Location
Corner of Normal Street & Regents Avenue
Bowling Green, KY
RFP Workshop & Lunch free for all
KAACE Members!
Not a KAACE member?
Go ahead and register for the workshop
by 02/07/12 and you can pay the membership
fee when you check in at Registration!
Membership Forms will be available at Check-In.
KAACE MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
“RFP GRANT WRITING “
Presented by
Dr. Jim Berger
Western Kentucky University
Annual Meeting
Awards/Scholarships
By-Law Changes
Officer Elections
KAACE GED® SCHOLARSHIPS
KAACE is proud to announce that Scholarship Vouchers
for GED® Tests will be awarded 02/15/12-06/30/12 to Adult
Education programs with 2011-2012 KAACE memberships.
This program is sponsored by KAACE and is not affiliated with
KYAE funding.
AE Programs will receive vouchers for scholarships for a
maximum cap of 2.5% of the 2011-2012 GED® Target Goals.
More information will be available at the annual meeting.
All current 2011 memberships have been extended
to June 30, 2012. If you are not a member, join KAACE
02/15/12 to participate in the scholarship program.
$500 Scholarships will be awarded to 3 Adult Education Students and 3 to current KAACE members at the KAACE Annual Meeting.
Nominations must be submitted by Monday, 02/06/12 to diane.kelley@hardin.kyschools.us.
Notice of By-Law Changes
The last revision of the KAACE by-laws was in April 2009. Over the last year, the current KAACE Board has reviewed and drafted changes to these by-laws. Many of the changes are organizational in nature – moving sections and articles to make this a more fluid document. The fiscal year/membership year terms have been moved to follow July-June (as opposed to the calendar year). The special interest group titles have been updated to include current adult education issues such as transition to post-secondary. And there is mention of group memberships that will be offered to KAACE (terms yet to be determined).
Please feel free to compare the documents and send any questions to Tonya Crum at tcrum@ket.org for reply prior to February 6, 2012. You can see the April 2009 version as well as the proposed 2012 version at www.kaace.org
Officer
Elections
The officers of the Kentucky Association for Adult and Continuing Education (president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer), shall be elected at large from among the active membership for a two (2) year term and shall take office on July 1, 2012. We need strong leaders to advocate for the students we serve and are accepting nominations. The responsibilities for these elected positions are as follows:
1. President. The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Association, preside at all meetings of the Association, and be chairperson and preside at meetings of the Board. The president shall appoint the chairperson of all committees and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Association. The president (or designee) shall represent KAACE at the annual COABE convention.
2. Vice-President. The vice-president shall perform the duties of the president in the absence of the president and have duties determined to advance the goals of the organization.
3. Secretary. The secretary shall keep the current records of the activities of the Association and its Board, shall issue all notices of meetings of the Association, and shall be responsible for current correspondence and minutes of the Association.
4. Treasurer. The treasurer shall oversee all financial activities under approval of the Board. The treasurer shall draft an annual budget for review and approval by the Board. The treasurer shall provide quarterly financial statements and updates. The treasurer shall present audit options for the Board’s review and approval.
Please submit your name, the person you are nominating (you can self nominate), the position, and contact information for the person being nominated to Julie Scoskie at scoskie@insightbb.com no later than January 26, 2012.
KYAE & KAACE Learning for Life Student of the Year
The KYAE & KAACE Learning for Life Student of the Year Award is presented to a student who has overcome significant obstacles or is making great progress in achieving his or her educational goals or who has been a role model for his or her children and/or other adult education students. One student from each region will be recognized. The winner of this award will be recognized as the KAACE Student of the Year and will receive a scholarship.
Eligible Nominators – Any KYAE-funded local program or employee may make nominations.
Eligible Nominees – Students who are enrolled in a KYAE-funded program during the 2008-09 fiscal year. Nominee must be a student in the nominator’s region.
Award Criteria – Personification of a strong commitment to achieving educational goals and an inspiration to other adults and children, as demonstrated in at least two of the following categories:
- Nominee has overcome or is making great progress in overcoming significant obstacles or barriers to achieve his/her educational goal, earn a GED® diploma, enrollment in postsecondary education and/or success in employment.
- Nominee’s attitude, commitment, actions and achievement serve as a role model for his/her own children and/or other adult education students.
- Nominee has made outstanding contributions that enhance the public awareness and support of adult education.
Learning for Life GED Achievement Award
The GED Achievement Award is presented to a Kentuckian who earned his or her GED diploma prior to 1999 and, as a result, has made significant contributions to the community, economy or workforce. One Kentuckian from each region will be recognized.
Eligible Nominators – Any KYAE-funded local program or employee may make nominations.
Eligible Nominees – Kentuckians who earned a GED diploma prior to 1999. Nominee must be a resident of the nominator’s region.
Award Criteria – Nominee demonstrates success in his or her chosen profession or in community service and recognizes that earning the GED diploma was the first step in his or her success. Achievements are demonstrated in at least two of the following categories:
- Nominee has made significant contributions in his or her chosen profession and is recognized as a success by peers and/or employees.
- Nominee has made significant contributions to the community either through his or her professional work or community service.
- Nominee has made significant contributions to the Commonwealth’s economy by creating jobs, supporting education and/or helping to develop the workforce of the community.
Learning for Life 110% Awards
The highest honor presented by KYAE for meritorious service or achievement, the 110% Award recognizes individuals who have served their communities, students and adult education programs in an outstanding manner. One individual from each region will be recognized.
Eligible Nominators – Any KYAE-funded local program or employee may make nominations.
Eligible Nominees – Program directors, instructors, instructor’s aides and clerks in KYAE-funded programs are eligible for the 110% Award. Nominee must be employed in the nominator’s region.
Award Criteria – Nominees must demonstrate outstanding service or achievement in the adult education field, as demonstrated in two or more of the following categories:
- Nominee has performed substantially beyond expectations on a specific assignment or in routine job duties, resulting in significant student outcomes, community benefits or improvements in the program’s quality of operations or service.
- Nominee has accomplished an important mission, operation or special assignment that reflects credit on the individual.
- Nominee’s mentoring has contributed substantially to the growth and well being of students or fellow adult educators;
- Nominee has made outstanding contributions that enhance the public awareness and support of adult education.
KYAE & KAACE Learning for Life Champion
KYAE & KAACE Learning for Life Champions are businesses or organizations that have made significant contributions to raising the educational level of Kentucky adults. One business or organization from each region will be recognized.
Eligible Nominators – Any KYAE-funded local program or employee may make nominations.
Eligible Nominees – Businesses or organizations that sponsored, funded or coordinated an initiative that supports or promotes adult education in Kentucky. Nominee must be an organization in the nominator’s region.
Award Criteria – Nominee demonstrates significant support of adult education by engaging in one or more of the following activities:
- Sponsors or funds adult education public awareness/image-building activities in a county or multiple counties.
- Provides employees with leave time or other incentive to increase their educational attainment levels.
- Reimburses or pays for employee or customer GED test fees.
- Includes an adult education message in the business’ or organization’s marketing.
- Provides and/or funds college scholarships specifically for GED graduates.
KAACE Member of the Year
This award is designed to recognize the hard work and support of a KAACE member that displays professionalism and dedication to making our organization a success.
Eligible Nominators – Any KAACE member.
Eligible Nominees – Any KAACE member.
KAACE Member Scholarship
Scholarship to offer KAACE members with financial assistance for education and professional training.
Eligible Nominators – Any KAACE member.
Eligible Nominees – Any KAACE member.
KYAE Employee of the Year
This award is designed to thank a KYAE professional that goes above and beyond the call of duty to assist local programs in daily operations of adult education in Kentucky.
Eligible Nominators – Any KAACE member.
