Standing Committees

These long term, on-going committees serve as a support function of the organization. Chairs of these committees are appointed by the President with reappointment considered each year at the discretion of the incoming President. As a member, if you are interested in joining any of these committees, email the Executive Committee at mfca.inc@gmail.com.

Membership Committee: The Chair of this committee is appointed by the President. The Treasurer and Communications Officer are sitting members of this committee. This committee is responsible for the design, review, refinement, and implementation of all membership policy, rights, and privileges.  It shall develop and implement a recruitment plan for new members and shall assist in orienting new members to The Association.  It shall further define membership criteria and expectations and maintain membership status; membership directory; work with governance on guidelines/structure of membership and finance on treasurer/dues functions.

Current Members:

Dr. Tanja Darden, Towson University

Dr. Monica Gavino, San Jose State University

Dr. Jason Lambert, Texas Woman's University

Dr. Ayana Younge, University of North Carolina 

Dr. Natalie Cotton-Nessler, Western New England University

Dr. J'Aime Jennings, University of Louisville

Communications Committee: The Communications Officer is the Chair of this committee.  This committee is responsible for maintaining the website and list serve, establishing logos for outgoing communications, and the internal communications of meetings and directives.

Current Members:

Dr. Tanja Darden, Towson University

Dr. Monica Gavino, San Jose State University

Dr. Jason Lambert, Texas Woman's University

Dr. Ayana Younge, University of North Carolina 

Dr. Natalie Cotton-Nessler, Western New England University

Dr. J'Aime Jennings, University of Louisville

Conference Committee: The Conference Chairperson is the Chair of this committee, shall be appointed for a one-year term, and also serve as a member of The EC. The Immediate Past President is a member of this committee. This committee is responsible for duties related to the planning and execution of the annual conference of The Association such as: creating the call for papers (CFP), managing the conference submissions, soliciting reviewers for conference submissions, drafting the conference schedule and coordinating activities, working with host universities and vendors, and drafting a budget for the conference.  The Chair of this committee shall make regular reports to The EC before finalizing conference preparations.

Current Members:

Dr. Ozias Moore, Lehigh University

Dr. Darryl Rice, Miami University

Major/Dr. Paul Prosper, Retired U.S. Air Force Academy 

Engagement Committee: The Vice President is the Chair of this committee.  This committee is responsible for establishing relevant professional development activities/objectives of The Association.  This shall include the review, refinement, and implementation of programs designed to enhance the development of members of The Association.  These activities may involve the on-going development of philosophies, theories, research emphases, and methodological approaches; the dissemination of the results of scientific investigations; the development and dissemination of relevant professional practices; and establishing human resource networks, material clearinghouses, and an institute for the advancement of management. This committee's functions shall include, but not be limited to, professional development, continuing education, licensure, certification, business practices, and marketing.

Current Members: 

Dr. Carliss Miller, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Jeanne Holmes, RiskVersity & North Carolina State University

Dr. Michele Heath, Cleveland State University 

Major/Dr. Paul Prosper, Retired U.S. Air Force Academy