To Contact ASBE
E-mail:
Dr. Kathleen Liang
cliang@uvm.edu
Officer Responsibilities
President
Represents the membership of the Association to outside agencies and groups, including the Small Business Administration
Calls and chairs all meetings
Responsible to the Association in all matters for adherence to the tenets of the Constitution and of any By-Laws adopted by the membership
Responsible for appointment of Members to ad-hoc and standing committees
Serves as one of the Association's representitive Disciplines
Serves as the Region VI representative to the National Small Business Institute Directors' Association

President Elect
Automatically progresses from Vice President Programs
Responsible for stepping in for the President when the President is unable to complete his/her responsibilities
Assists the President with any tasks requested to enhance the performance of the Association

First Vice President Programs
Determines and carries out the wishes of the membership concerning the conduct of the Association's meetings. This responsibility includes arrangement for facilities, lodging, program content, participants, and any other matters relating to the planning, preparation, and execution of such meetings
Serves with the President as a representative of the Association to the Southwestern Federation of Academic Disciplines
Serves as chair of the JABC (Journal Advisory Board Committee)

Second Vice President Membership
Responsible for maintaining the membership rolls for the Association, which includes the promotion of membership, maintaining membership data information, and the conduct of membership surveys
Provides the Secretary/Treasurer with the necessary membership information for use in connection with meetings of the Association
Responsible for research and publication as engaged in by the Association

Secretary/Treasurer
Responsible for safeguarding and disbursement of Association funds
Responsible for recording and distributing minutes of business meetings of the Association
Responsible for maintaining a historical record to include all Proceedings, minutes, and financial records of the Assocation

Past President

Responsible for enhancing the continuity of the Association by providing direct counsel to the President.

Responsible for conducting several elections to include: vacant officer positions; Fellows; Outstanding Educator Award; and, any special elections called by the Executive Committee.
At the annual conference, the outgoing Past-President will review the detailed notebook of responsibilities and actions taken during that term and pass this information on to the succeeding Past-President.