Standing Committees
Standing committee chairpersons are appointed by the Executive Board to serve in that capacity for a period of one year.
Scholarship & Finance Committee
Assists with ABE’s financial management and scholarship process. Members may help by:
- Reviewing scholarship applications and supporting the selection process.
- Promoting scholarship opportunities to eligible students and colleagues.
- Assisting with financial recordkeeping tasks such as organizing receipts or verifying expense reports.
- Helping prepare materials for the annual budget or year-end report.
- Identifying fundraising opportunities or potential sponsorships to strengthen ABE’s financial base.
Communications & Media Committee
Ensures ABE stays visible, connected, and well-branded. Members may help by:
- Designing or proofreading flyers, digital graphics, and event announcements.
- Scheduling or posting content on ABE’s social media accounts.
- Assisting with website updates and ensuring content is accurate and engaging.
- Gathering photos, testimonials, and stories to document ABE’s work.
- Reaching out to campus media outlets to share information about upcoming events.
- Brainstorming creative ways to increase engagement and visibility.
Membership & Outreach Committee
This committee helps ABE grow and strengthen its membership base. Members may help by:
- Welcoming new members and making personal introductions at meetings/events.
- Coordinating birthday, anniversary, or milestone acknowledgments.
- Staffing recruitment tables at campus events or orientations.
- Identifying opportunities to collaborate with other departments and organizations.
- Supporting recognition efforts, such as highlighting member achievements in newsletters or social media.
Programming & Events Committee
This committee makes ABE events meaningful, inclusive, and well-run. Members may help by:
- Brainstorming program ideas that align with ABE’s mission.
- Coordinating logistics such as room setup, catering, technology, and accessibility needs.
- Reaching out to potential speakers, facilitators, or community partners.
- Supporting day-of event management, including check-in, hospitality, and cleanup.
- Helping collect and summarize participant feedback after events.
- Promoting programs in collaboration with the Communications & Media Committee.