ACTEC coordinates the work of teacher education across programs at Ithaca College and reports to the provost and vice president for academic affairs, or their designee. The committee is comprised of six faculty members, including two from the Department of Education, two from the Department of Music Education, one from the Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, and one additional faculty member from teacher education who serves as the Faculty Accreditation Coordinator.
The committee is normally co-chaired by the Chair of Graduate Programs in Education (from the School of Humanities and Sciences) and the Chair of Music Education (from the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance).
Ex officio committee members include the Coordinator of Education Partnerships and Field Experiences who collaborates with the faculty co-chairs to provide leadership and guidance for the committee; an associate dean for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and an associate dean from the School of Humanities and Sciences who provide guidance regarding faculty workload, staffing, and budget; and the Teacher Certification Specialist, who provides administrative support.
The co-chairs, in collaboration with the Faculty Accreditation Coordinator and the Coordinator of Education Partnerships and Field Experiences, are responsible for facilitating the work of accreditation. The Coordinator of Education Partnerships and Field Experiences is responsible for convening regular meetings of ACTEC, for ensuring understanding of NYSED regulations for teacher licensure.