[NLA] ADULT literacy in D.C. & NIFL board nominations

[gdemetrion]

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From: "Gail Spangenberg" <gspangenberg at caalusa.org>
To: <nla at lists.literacytent.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:53 AM

Subject: [NLA] ADULT literacy in D.C. & NIFL board nominations
> By the way, I agree with those who advocate the importance of an
> adult literacy learner on the NIFL board.  I only wanted to urge that
> as people consider candidates to advance for this role, they consider
> a full range of options and keep in mind how amazingly diverse the
> pool of adult learners is--it includes former and current governors,
> high profile celebrities, and powerful CEOs, all of whom have "walked
> the walk."  Of course, passion for the cause and commitment matter,
> too.


In thinking through the messages of Gail, Nancy, Archie, and others on this
matter, given the importance of any such appointment (perhaps now, moot?)
and the importance also of representation (representing students and
representing the field), that any such recommendation might be best made by
VALUE?

This might be accompamied by a position statement by VALUE on the role that
they would like the NIFL Board to take over the next few years in regard to
various matters related to adult literacy, with the nominee obviously
supporting those various positions articulated by VALUE.

This would also guard against any resemblance of tokenism and the prospect
of a student being coopted by other factions represented on the Board, which
is perhaps also a concern among some.


Just my opinion.  What do others think?
George Demetrion