Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) Chair-Elect

Term

  • 3 year term (1 year as Chair-elect, 1 year as Chair, 1 year ex-officio). 

Part I: Qualifications

  • Credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and member of the ADA in the Active classification.
  • Master’s or higher degree.
  • Demonstrated leadership in dietetics education or in dietetics practice, worked with Registered Dietitians (RD) and/or Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR).
  • Demonstrated evidence of professional leadership including service on the CADE board. Service on the CADE board is necessary to understand the accreditation standards and higher education environment, as well as external review requirements (e.g., the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and US Department of Education).
  • May not serve simultaneously on other groups within ADA that may represent a conflict of interest with CADE activities (i.e., elected member of the Board of Directors or Commission on Dietetic Registration).

Part II: Requirements

  • The chair-elect of CADE shall serve for a one (1) year term.  To achieve continuity the chair-elect of CADE works closely with the chair in learning role and responsibilities of office.  At the end of the term, the chair-elect becomes chair and serves a one (1) year term.  At the end of the term as chair, the chair becomes ex officio member of CADE board and CADE delegate representative to HOD for a one (1) year term.*
  • The position of CADE chair-elect requires a time commitment of approximately twenty-five (25) – thirty (30) days each year for meetings and travel.  Additional time is required for conference calls, correspondence, planning, writing reports, etc.  Depending on committee appointments and CADE's program of work, this time commitment may be greater.  Employer support in advance is encouraged.

Part III: Recommended Skill Sets

  • See Universal Skill Set
  • Specific to CADE Chair/Chair-elect
  • Knowledgeable about accreditation/credentialing requirements
  • Conducts effective meetings
  • Differentiates between association and professional issues
  • Builds a network of relationships and resources
  • Expertise in practice area
  • Understands general principles for not-for-profit fiscal management.
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  • Part IV: Functions

As CADE Chair-elect

  • Performs functions of the chair if the chair is unable to perform the functions of the office of chair
  • Develops an operating plan for CADE in cooperation with ADA Accreditation staff for the chair-elect's term as chair
  • Assists the chair and represent CADE upon the chair's request
  • Reviews general correspondence and major program changes, as directed by the CADE chair and in accordance with accreditation policies and procedures
  • Participates in the preparation of the CADE budget, in cooperation with ADA Accreditation staff
  • Appoints CADE members to standing committees
  • Represents CADE at meetings of CHEA, USDE, and other organizations relevant to accreditation
  • Participates in planning the ADA annual meeting program for CADE
  • Represents review teams at CADE meeting when conflict of interest exists for program representatives
  • Sets CADE meeting dates for chair-elect's term as chair
  • Becomes chair of CADE at completion of term as chair-elect
  • Encourages and promotes diversity.
As CADE Chair
  • Implements and coordinates CADE’s action plans
  • Maintains communication within CADE and with the ADA Board of Directors and House of Delegates (HOD)
  • Assumes responsibility cooperatively with the ADA Accreditation staff in determining action to be taken on selected matters relating to the accreditation process.  These actions are based on decisions made by members of CADE and review teams and will be in accordance with guidelines for accrediting bodies established by CHEA and the USDE.
  • Refers to the HOD matters of  interest and pertinent information for review and action, as needed
  • Schedules and presides at all meetings of CADE
  • Serves as ex-officio member of CADE committees
  • Appoints CADE committees with the advice of CADE in order to carry out CADE action plans
  • Requests legal counsel for advice related to accreditation, appeals, and other matters as needed
  • Conducts orientation for new CADE members and  program reviewers, prior to assuming their responsibilities with CADE, in cooperation with the Program Review/Site Visit Committee, program representatives, and ADA Accreditation staff
  • Becomes the CADE delegate representative to the HOD and an ex officio member of the CADE board at completion of term as chair
  • Encourages and promotes diversity.

Posted September 2008

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