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Strategic Plan 2019-21
Strategic Plan 2019-21
Applied Linguistics Association of Australia
ALAA provides leadership in applied linguistics and supports the development of teaching, learning and research in the field.
Strategic Plan 2019-2021
Goal:
To strengthen the community, profile and impact of Applied Linguistics in Australia, by leading and participating in policy debate and advocacy, advancing and supporting the needs and interests of members, and strengthening national and international relationships with other key organizations and stakeholders.
This goal will be achieved through following objectives:
Leadership and engagement
Provide expert opinion and advocacy on language-related issues and initiatives at national and international levels
Promote ALAA’s mission and activities with relevant stakeholders, including government, tertiary and schooling sectors, associations and community groups
Strengthen strategic partnerships and profile nationally and internationally
Strengthen involvement of distinguished scholar members of ALAA
Research
Strengthen the profile, relevance and impact of ARAL as the preeminent journal of applied linguistics in Australia
Promote shared areas of interest and research in applied linguistics
Promote high quality research of members through ARAL and ALAA’s annual conference and professional learning program
Monitor and be proactive in addressing changes in academic publishing
Service
Professional learning
Provide professional learning through the annual conference and workshops/webinars
Provide mentoring and support to research higher degree students
Promote high caliber professional learning including the AILA Conference
Awards and scholarships
Recognise outstanding and distinguished scholarship and service in Applied Linguistics
Increase involvement of current and alumni research higher degree members
Continue to support outstanding work in Applied Linguistics through various ALAA awards and scholarships
Communication and information
Provide up-to-date information to members about developments in the field and about the work of the Association in supporting members
Manage a dynamic website for regular communication and interaction with members
Membership
Manage membership records, monitor and further increase membership
Governance and administration
Manage ALAA finances through regular planning, monitoring and transparent reporting of financial position to members
Develop and maintain comprehensive and accessible documentation and archive
Continue to review and update the Constitution and Working rules as needed
Manage processes for effective transition/hand-over of ALAA Executive
Keep up to date with ALAA for the development of teaching, learning and research in applied linguistic.