Purpose:The purpose of the ASM Programming Committee is to bring together the generators and users of information to meet the needs of ASM members and the materials community by providing vision, leadership and resources for technical programming at IMAT. An important facet of this mission is coordination of technical content between the Affiliate Societies. The Programming Committee shall support the ASM Strategic Plan and be accountable and responsible for those strategic actions which fall within the purview of the committee. It shall also be the responsibility of the committee to contribute new program and service ideas that support the ASM Strategic Plan. The ASM Programming Committee will have primary responsibility for programming at IMAT ASM’s Annual Event.
Services Provided by Committee:Programming for IMAT annually
Qualifications of Members:
- Must be an ASM member
- Must operate according to the standards set forth by the ASM Board of Trustees
Committee Size:
Up to 12
- Officers (General Chair, Vice General Chair, Immediate Past
Chair) will serve a 2 year term in each of these rolls and then continue to serve out their term as a member of the committee. The year you serve in one of these positions does not count against your term.
- Member (defined as a core, voting member of the Committee with a specific role or
topic area they are responsible for fulfilling) – 3 year term.
- Member at Large Defined as an appointed member without voting privileges.
Designed to serve as an additional technical expert to the Committee. Unlimited term
with the possibility of being nominated for reappointment for one more 3 year term.
- Board Liaison – term is determined by the Board of Trustees
Time Commitment:
- Face-to-face meetings; one to take place during IMAT approximately 4 hours in length.
- Monthly one hour telecons to take place January through beginning of IMAT event.
- Additional hours required as needed to fulfill your role on the committee.
Term:
2 year commitment for Chair and Vice Chair terms
The ASM Programming Committee succession plan is:
- General Chair selects the Vice President w/ the committee’s feedback.
- General Chair term is 2 years
- Vice General Chair becomes General Chair for 2 years
General Chair becomes Immediate Past General Chair for 1 year and then serves out the remainder of his /her term.
Key Responsibilities:
Programming for IMAT ASM’s Annual event
Support of Committee Activities:
ASM Staff Liaison will provide an orientation and information prior to the beginning term date of September 1st annually. In addition, the Staff Liaison participates and is an active partner in all meetings and activities of the committee.