The MAA Department Liaisons Program links the MAA with mathematics departments across the nation. Built on the former “department representative” program, this program establishes an important two-way communication link between departments and the MAA. By regular e-mail communications, the MAA sends Liaisons information about MAA's many services and programs, including new publications, electronic services, professional development activities, programs for students, women and minorities, and meetings. Liaisons are asked to serve as a resource for distributing this information to their department colleagues and to respond with comments and suggestions from them for ways the MAA can better serve their departments.

Another important goal of the MAA Liaisons Program is to strengthen the ties between departments and MAA Sections. Section officers are informed of the names and addresses of the MAA Department Liaisons within their Sections so they can communicate directly with Liaisons on matters of importance to the Sections. Some sections link Liaisons electronically, and others bring Liaisons together at Section meetings. Each Section has its own Liaison Coordinator.

The MAA's goal is to have every mathematical sciences department in the US and Canada represented by a liaison in order to facilitate effective communication. If your department would like to learn more about the program or nominate a new Liaison please see the attached list of responsibilities. If the current Liaison for your department has changed please notify Stephen DeSanto at sdesanto@maa.org at MAA Headquarters. If you have other questions about the program or the committee, please contact Tim Ray, chair of the Committee on MAA/Department Liaisons.