VRA Appointees
Communications Technology Advisor
Teddie Bozhilova, University of California, Riverside
The Communications Technology Advisor is responsible for assisting the VRA Board,
Advisory Groups, Committees, Task Forces and Chapters in promoting and implementing
remote communications technologies
to facilitate meetings and other events. The CTA reports to the Public Relations and Communications Officer.
Images Newsletter
Editor:
Marlene Gordon, University of Michigan-Dearborn
The Images Editor is responsible for the production of the VRA on-line newsletter Images.
Associate Editors:
Trudy Levy, Image Integration
Anne Rosseter Norcross, Kendall College of Art & Design
Technical Advisor:
Trudy Levy, Image Integration
Contributing Editors:
Elizabeth Meyer, University of Cincinnati
Membership Services Coordinator and Listserv Manager
Lise Hawkos
The Membership Services Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance of the membership database; communication (verbal and written, in all formats) with current and future members concerning available services and any attendant problems; production of financial statements and reports as required by the Association’s Executive Board; production of mailing labels as requested; processing of orders for the VRA Bulletin. The Membership Services Coordinator will report to the VRA President. The MSC also may consult with the Treasurer on financial matters. In the event that the President is not available, the Coordinator reports to the VRA President-Elect. Other duties may be outlined by the VRA President and mutually agreed upon by VRA and the consultant.
Picture Licensing Universal System Coalition (PLUS)
Board of Directors Appointee
Dustin Wees, ARTstor
Charge: To represent the interests of the Visual Resources Association, and those of educational institutions using images, as a member of the PLUS Board of Directors.
Publishing Advisory Group
Charge: To assess the Visual Resources Association's (VRA) current publications, advise on potential new publication formats, and consider how they will operate within an overall communications program. With an eye to ongoing developments, the Publishing Advisory Group (PAG) will provide counsel and oversight to guide the future course of the VRA publications program. Responsibilities include: using recommendations in current VRA Strategic Plans to create and sustain a comprehensive, flexible, and forward-thinking VRA publications program; recommending changes in existing publications; and pursuing new modes of communication in light of technological advances and the efficient use of organization resources. The PAG will work with the VRA's Public Relations and Communications Officer as well as collaborate with individuals and committees involved in Association publication activities. All changes to the VRA Publications program will require VRA Board approval.
Chair: Betha Whitlow, Washington University in Saint Louis
Members:
Maureen Burns, IMAGinED Consulting
Jane Darcovich, University of Illinois-Chicago
Robb Detlefs, Gallery Systems
Leigh Gates, Harrington College of Design
Marlene Gordon, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Jennifer Green, Plymouth State University
Mark Pompelia, Rhode Island School of Design
Elizabeth Schaub, University of Texas-Austin
Social Networking Contributor
Krystal Boehlert, J. Paul Getty Museum
The Social Networking Contributor will engage in outreach for the VRA by
regularly posting relevant, informative, or eye-catching content to the
various Web 2.0 sites in which the VRA participates.
Southeastern College Art Conference Representative
Kathe Hicks Albrecht, American University
The Southeastern College Art Conference Representative represents the
interests of the Visual Resources Association to the SECAC Board as an exofficio,
non-voting delegate during its annual meeting at the SECAC conference,
and on the SECAC electronic list and in other SECAC publications. The SECAC
Representative also informs the VRA membership of SECAC conference
information as the affiliate group is entitled to plan and organize one session or
panel at each SECAC conference.
VRA Archives
Archivist:
Martine Sherrill, Wake Forest University
Curator for the accumulated archives of the Association. The Archivist is responsible for acquisition, organization, and safe storage of materials recording the Association’s history and activity since its founding.
VRA Bulletin
Content Editor:
Anne Blecksmith,
Getty Research Institute
Production Editor:
Jason Miller,
UC Berkeley - College of Environmental Design Visual Resources Center
The editors solicit and select news articles, professional information, and manuscripts for publication, and plan and supervise the preparation, publication and distribution of the VRA Bulletin.
Associate Editor:
Astrid (Otey) Mast, Miami University
The associate editor(s) of the VRA Bulletin assists the editor in various stages of preparing content for publication. The Associate Editor shall perform advanced editing of the entire publication up to the final pre-press stage. Other duties as assigned may include the gathering of articles, the collection of photographs, etc.
Assistant Editors:
Jessica Bailey, Johns Hopkins University
Chris Donnelly, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Debbie Klein, Bard College
The assistant editor(s) of the VRA Bulletin assists the editor in various stages of preparing content for publication. The assistant editor shall perform preliminary copy editing as necessary. Other duties as assigned may include the gathering of articles, the collection of photographs, etc.
VRA Special Bulletins
Editor:
vacant
The editor fills orders for back catalogue; invoice if necessary; process payments; keep records; provide reports, as required. Handles all aspects of forthcoming publications, including correspondence with authors; preparation of manuscripts for printing; distribution to membership.
Website Migration Advisory Group
Chair: John M. Trendler
Charge: To investigate the migration of the VRA website, including various website migration techniques, platforms, costs and time required, including less expensive alternatives to each of the major components of the project. Assess current content on the site and recommend its reorganization to function as a communications and marketing tool, allowing for multiple editors, which would relieve much of the burden
currently placed on the Web Editor, and implementing a more visually appealing and dynamic look. The group will build from the 2009 Strategic Plan and the 2011 Publishing Advisory Group’s VRA Website Report’s recommendations and will report findings and progress to the board.
Members:
Jackie Spafford, Web Editor
Betha Whitlow, Chair, Publishing Advisory Group
Jennifer Kniesch, Web Technology Coordinator
Krystal Boehlert, Social Networking Contributor
Teodora Bozhilova, Communications Technology Advisor
VRA Web Site Editor
Jackie Spafford, University of California, Santa Barbara
The VRA Web Site Editor is responsible for editing content for publication on the web site, for mounting content and handling general web site maintenance. The Web Site Editor reports to the Public Relations and Communications Officer.
Web Technology Coordinator
Jennifer Kniesch, Dickinson College
The Web Technology Coordinator is charged to work with the Public Relations and Communications Officer and the VRA Web Site Editor to investigate,
implement, and integrate Web 2.0 technologies with the VRA website.
Recently Dissolved Task Forces Upon Completion of Charge
Strategic Plan Task Force
Co-Chairs:
Virginia (Macie) Hall, Johns Hopkins University
Betha L. Whitlow, Washington University in St. Louis
Members:
Leigh Gates, The Art Institute of Chicago
Jennifer Green, New Hampshire Institute of Art
Elizabeth M. Gushee, University of Virginia
Christine E. Hilker, University of Arkansas
Greg Reser, University of California, San Diego
Eric Schwab, Ontario College of Art & Design
Charge: Beginning with a review of the 2003 VRA Strategic Plan, the Task Force will provide a status assessment and proceed to make recommendations for initiatives going forward. The Task Force will focus on the areas of: programs and services, membership, technology, financial structure, organization and governance, and leadership in the field.
Initiatives will be developed according to the following criteria:
- achievable within a 5 year period to commence in January 2010
- include measurable activities and tasks
- provide an estimated chronology of events
Recommendations will take the form of a written report that will be delivered to the Executive Board at their mid-year meeting in 2009. The report will then be presented to the Membership at the annual conference in Atlanta in 2010.
White Paper Task Force
Chair:
Maureen Burns, University of California, Irvine (retired)
Contact the White Paper Task Force
Members:
Rebecca Anne Moss, University of Minnesota
Meghan Musolff, University of Michigan
Alex Nichols, Michigan State University
Henry Pisciotta, Pennsylvania State University
Elizabeth Schaub, The University of Texas at Austin
Betha L. Whitlow, Washington University in St. Louis
VRA White Paper:
Advocating for Visual Resources Management in Educational and Cultural Institutions
Charge:
To develop an organizational statement assessing the ongoing importance of visual resources collections, services, and personnel in helping academic and cultural heritage organizations to fulfill their missions and goals.
