About Us
Leadership
The leadership of the Midwest Modern Language Association comprises an administrative component and an executive committee.
Administrative Component
The administrative leadership of the M/MLA consists of an Executive Director and an Associate Director. In addition, the M/MLA has one part-time graduate assistant who serves as the Editorial and Program Assistant during the academic year (August to May). The M/MLA headquarters are located at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The administrative staff include:
- David Posner, Executive Director
- Bernadette Steele, Associate Director
- Natalie Kalich, Editorial and Program Assistant
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is responsible for the administration of the association, determines all policies of the association and approves the association's annual budget. In addition, the Committee serves as the editorial board for the Journal of the M/MLA. For a more detailed description of the duties and election procedures of the Committee, please see the bylaws of the association.
For 2009, the Executive Committee is comprised of the following individuals:
| Name | Position | School | Term Ending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenifer S. Cushman | President | Juniata College | Fall 2009 |
| Richard R. Glejzer | Vice President | North Central College | Fall 2009 |
| Devoney Looser | Past President | University of Missouri-Columbia | Fall 2009 |
| David Posner | Executive Director | Loyola University of Chicago | N/A |
| Elizabeth Klaver | Committee Member | Southern Illinois University | Fall 2009 |
| Katherine H. Lee | Committee Member | Indiana State University | Fall 2009 |
| Timothy A. Spurgin | Committee Member | Lawrence University | Fall 2009 |
| Kathleen Diffley | Committee Member | University of Iowa | Fall 2010 |
| Craig Dionne | Committee Member | Eastern Michigan University | Fall 2010 |
| Jefford Vahlbusch | Committee Member | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Fall 2010 |
| Eilene Hoft-March | Committee Member | Lawrence University | Fall 2011 |
| R. Clifton Spargo | Committee Member | Marquette University | Fall 2011 |
| Marjorie Worthington | Committee Member | Eastern Illinois University | Fall 2011 |