2011-2012 Scientific Affairs Committee (SAC) Goals
Submitted by: Tammy D. Allen, Chair
Date: May 31, 2011
Committee Members:
Patrick Converse, Florida International University
Lillian Eby, University of Georgia
Eden King, George Mason
Steve Kozlowski, Michigan State
James Lebreton, Purdue
Lisa Leslie, University of Minnesota
Rustin Meyer, Georgia Tech
Christopher Nye, Bowling Green University
Fred Oswald, Rice University
Kristen Shockley, CUNY, Baruch
Steve Stark, University of South Florida
Student Member: Eunae Cho, University of South Florida
Goal 1. Support the implementation of the recommendations included in the report on science advocacy developed by the Task Force on Science Advocacy
Action: SAC is taking the lead in developing a set of questions intended to help inventory the existing scientific experiences, capabilities, and capacity of its members (report recommendation 1). These questions will be a part of the 2011 membership survey. SAC will seek input on the items from the Professional Practice Committee and the Science Advocacy Task Force.
Goal 2. Provide SIOP members with the opportunity to receive science advocacy training
Action: We want to increase the number of SIOP members who have advocacy training. Scientific Affairs is supporting Rich Klimoski to attend the August 2011 Advocacy Workshop held in DC. Discussions have begun with Heather Kelly of APA staff to hold a science advocacy workshop that will be open to all members at the SIOP 2012 conference in San Diego.
Goal 3. Coordinate with External Relations Committee (ERC) on science advocacy issues as they arise throughout the year
Action: Two SAC members are also members of the ERC (King and Oswald). This should enable coordination and the rapid exchange of information with regard to all advocacy issues impacting members.
Goal 4. Consider ways that the SIOP Wiki can be used to support the needs of the SIOP science community
Action: Discussions have begun within SAC with regard to what kind of resources would be useful (e.g., content related to external funding). Consideration is being given to what content would be useful as well as to ways to ensure it is used. After we determine what kind of content we would like to see, we will collaborate with the Electronics Communication Committee to discuss implementation.