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 Fraternity
- To execute the Annual Meeting Educational Programs processes, from the call for submissions through on-site management of presenters and Annual Meeting Ambassadors
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 Fraternity, and associated review processes.
- Assist in the marketing and promotion of the entire Annual Meeting educational programs process through personal networks and social media.Â
- Recruit and collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) as part of the Annual Meeting Call for Programs review process.
- Support SMEs through the review process by developing training(s) and/or resources to ensure effective, equitable and transparent program review processes.
- Assist in the development of expectations and preparatory resources for Annual Meeting presenters.
- Train Annual Meeting Ambassadors to assist in onsite introductions of educational programs presenters and other onsite needs.
- Assist Central Office staff in developing clear and compelling communications to all attendees, Educational Programs presenters and Ambassadors, prior to the Annual Meeting.
- 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.