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COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS (COPA)
Current Members of COPA include:
- Cara Furman (Chair) (2028)
- Samantha Deane (2029)
- Megan Laverty (2027)
- Paula McAvoy (2029)
Purpose of the Commission:
COPA members serve both oversight and creative roles. As the committee tasked with professional oversight, COPA members review and advise on the policies and practices of the Society, including as they pertain to members’ conduct, to equity and diversity, and to professional visibility and status of philosophy of education. COPA members also create opportunities for critical conversations on professional affairs and development in collaboration with other committees, including that focus on conversations about the present and future of philosophy of education. The committee meets and communicates regularly outside of annual meetings and acts as an advisory board to the Groundworks editor.