Sections & Divisions
SECTIONS
Colleges and Universities/Research
Members are teachers and administrators
of family and consumer sciences programs in four-year institutions and
community colleges. Researchers add to the knowledge base of family and
consumer issues.
Elementary, Secondary,
and Adult Education
Members encompass a wide range of interests,
from public/private school teachers to state vocational education office
administrators.
Extension
Ohio State University Extension educators
and administrators teach programs related to family issues at the county
and state levels.
Business
Professionals in business identify trends
and integrate consumer needs in the designing and marketing of consumer
goods and services.
Home and Community
Family and Consumer Sciences professionals
who are community volunteers, homemakers, free lance consultants and retired
professionals working to strengthen the profession within the community.
Human Services
Specialists in health care or human service,
social work and the legal profession who provide support to families and
individuals.
PreProfessional/Graduate
Students
Preprofessionals dedicated to empowering
families and expanding knowledge and skills to invest in their future.
DIVISIONS
Apparel and Textiles
Professionals in the apparel industry
and educators of textiles and clothing at secondary and college levels.
Education and
Technology
Teachers in secondary schools and colleges
interested in networking and developing curriculum in family and consumer
sciences.
Family Economics
and Resource Management
Professionals using their expertise
in family economics and resource management to assist families.
Family Relations
and Human Development
Professionals working to strengthen
family relations and better understanding of human development.
Housing and Environment/Art
and Design
Professionals working to develop designs
to sustain healthy lifestyles.
International
Professionals with interest or experience
with people of other cultures.
Nutrition, Health,
and Food Management
Professionals promoting nutrition, food
safety and quality food production
SECTIONS
Professional Section Chair
Colleges and Universities/Research
Members are teachers and administrators of family and consumer sciences programs in four-year institutions and community colleges. Researchers add to the knowledge base of family and consumer issues.
Elementary, Secondary, and Adult Education
Members encompass a wide range of interests, from public/private school teachers to state vocational education office administrators.
Extension
Ohio State University Extension educators and administrators teach programs related to family issues at the county, and state levels.
Business
Professionals in business identify trends and integrate consumer needs in the designing and marketing of consumer goods and services.
Home and Community
Family and Consumer Sciences professionals who are community volunteers, homemakers, free lance consultants and retired professionals working to strengthen the profession within the community.
Human Services
Specialists in health care, human services, and social work providing support to families and individuals in need.
Pre-Professional/Graduate Student Section (PGS) Co-Advisor
Pre-Professional/Graduate Student Section (PGS) Co-Advisor
Student Member Section President (Elected)
DIVISIONS
Subject Matter Division Chairs
Apparel and Textiles
Professionals in the apparel industry and educators of textiles and clothing at secondary and college levels.
Education and Technology
Teachers in secondary schools and colleges interested in networking and developing curriculum in family and consumer sciences.
Family Economics and Resource Management
Professionals using their expertise in family economics and resource management to assist families.
Family Relations and Human Development
Professionals working to strengthen family relations and better understanding of human development.
Housing and Environment/Art and Design
Professionals working to develop designs to sustain healthy lifestyles.
International
Professionals with interest or experience with people of other cultures.
Nutrition, Health, and Food Management
Professionals promoting nutrition, food safety and quality food production.
Ad Hoc Committee Chairs
Awards Chair
Diversity
Early Childhood Initiative
Historical
Marketing
Membership/Gain and Retain
Membership Records
Middle Level Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers
Newsletter Editor
Public Affairs (Co-Chair)
Public Affairs (Co-Chair)
Public Relations
Scholarship
AAFCS Development
Certification
Additional Information:
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
1555 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2716
Phone: (800)424-8080
FAX: (703)706-4663
Ohio Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
1787 Neil Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1295
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