Annual Conference Experience
The Annual Conference Experience Committee coordinates programs, generates ideas, and hosts events to present the SIOP Annual Conference. They work closely with staff to prepare for the annual meeting. Their primary focus is on executing a welcoming, inclusive, and financially successful event. Comprised of several subcommittees, they also have a steering committee comprised of the Career Services Committee Chair and Consortia Subcommittee Lead. Volunteers who have previously attended SIOP Annual Conferences and are interested in supporting a variety of programs will be well suited for roles within this committee.
Acronym: ACE Committee
Leadership: Chair,
Chair-in-Training
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: None
Note: None at committee level, please see subcommittees for available roles
Annual Conference Program
The Annual Conference Program Committee coordinates the sessions, scholarships and programs for the SIOP Annual Conference. They work closely with staff to prepare for the annual meeting. Their primary focus is on executing an informative, timely, and engaging event. The Call for Proposals, Communities of Interest, and Special Sessions are supported by their relevant subcommittees along with competitions and awards. Volunteers who have previously attended SIOP Annual Conferences, have reviewed session submissions, and are interested in supporting a variety of programs will be well suited for roles within this committee. Those who join this committee can expect their roles to be busiest during May through November and leading up to the following Annual Conference.
Acronym: ACP Committee
Leadership: Chair,
Chair-in-Training, Past Chair
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS after Chair pre-approval
Strategic Events
SIOP offers members numerous opportunities to participate in structured experiences outside the Annual Conference, and the Strategic Events Committee oversees the coordination of these targeted (“strategic”) SIOP-related events. These events include, for example, SIOP sessions at the APA and APS conferences, SIOP’s participation in the Global Work and Organizational Psychology Conference, SIOP’s Virtual Program for Greater China, and the Leading Edge Consortium. The primary goal of this committee is to ensure that all such events remain aligned with the strategic goals of SIOP. To do so, this committee identifies and invites subcommittee leads (and leads-in-training as relevant) to organize each event with staff input, receives budget requests and periodic updates from each of the Strategic Event’s subcommittees, and provides integrated updates to (and works closely with) their staff liaison. They monitor attendance, engagement, and budget trends for each event over time to provide a future-focused perspective and use this information to advise the Executive Board on potential changes (enhancements, expansions, retrenchment) to SIOP’s portfolio of strategic events beyond the Annual Conference. Volunteers for this committee have roles within one of the specific program subcommittees.
Acronym: SE Committee
Leadership: Chair,
Chair-in-Training
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: None at committee level, please see subcommittees for available roles
Workshops and Learning Programs
The Workshops and Learning Programs Committee prepares and conducts workshops and learning programs relevant to I-O psychology and SIOP members at all career stages. They work closely with staff to identify and prioritize needs and implement fruitful ideas for this community. Their primary focus is on education (e.g., programs, webinars, other offerings). Their core programs include pre-conference workshops and Friday seminars for the SIOP Annual Conference, as well as Work Smart Series. Volunteer roles involve brainstorming, proposal submissions, and identifying facilitators. SIOP members with an interest in informing the program content will enjoy their role within this committee.
Acronym: WLP Committee
Leadership: Chair,
Chair-in-Training
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS after Chair pre-approval
Note: Volunteers interested in this committee should reach out to the current SIOP Workshops and Learning Programs Committee Chair to learn of open roles.
