The Association’s Educational Programs Committee will be responsible for aiding the AFA staff in identifying, developing, and implementing various educational components and experiences associated with the Annual Meeting.
Committee Priorities
- To craft a portfolio of high-quality educational programs with diverse focus areas and core competencies for Annual Meeting attendees and Association members
- To promote and solicit submissions for Annual Meeting Educational Programs, including the Call for Programs and Ignite Showcase
- To execute the Annual Meeting Educational Programs processes, from the call for submissions through on-site management of presenters and Annual Meeting volunteers
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of AFA’s volunteer committees are grouped into two categories: strategy and execution. Responsibilities of the Educational Programs Committee will be moderate in strategy and high in execution.
All AFA volunteers are expected to abide by general AFA volunteer expectations outlined in volunteer training modules and to promote and champion the strategic direction of AFA in alignment with AFA Board of Directors and Central Office Staff.
Strategic Responsibilities
- Help to reimagine Ignite Showcase to provide additional educational opportunities beyond traditional sessions
- Assist with development of an Educational Strategy for the AFA Annual Meeting
Execution Responsibilities
- Participate in monthly meetings (or more frequently as needed) led by the chair.
- Provide feedback on the processes and procedures associated with the Annual Meeting educational programs process. This includes the Call for Programs, Ignite Showcase, and associated review processes.
- Assist in the marketing and promotion of the entire Annual Meeting educational programs process through personal networks and social media.
- Recruit and collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) as part of the Annual Meeting educational programs review processes.
- Support SMEs through the review process by developing training(s) and/or resources to ensure effective, equitable and transparent program review processes.
- Develop and share expectations and preparatory resources for Annual Meeting presenters.
- Identify and train Annual Meeting volunteers to assist in onsite introductions of educational programs presenters and other onsite needs.
- Participate in initiatives as directed by the AFA staff or board of directors.
Qualifications
- Members should have a desire to enhance the attendee experience and a strong commitment to creating an inclusive experience for all AFA Annual Meeting attendees.
- Experience with program development is preferred.
- Experience with project management and directing year-long initiatives for a large-scale event with multiple programs and priorities is beneficial.
Commitment Required
- Committee members can expect to spend 2-4 hours per week on committee activities.
