Program Co-Chair Roles & Responsibilities
The Program Co-Chair serves a four-year term, with no option to serve a consecutive term in the same capacity.
The Program Co-Chair:
Planning, organizing, overseeing, and evaluating the Annual Meeting program
Serves as a member of the Executive, Finance, and Publication Committees
Liaison member of the Scientific Affairs Committee, Educational Affairs Committee, and Professional Development Committee
Qualifications & Commitments
Same criteria as Directors, plus:
Maintaining active, extramurally funded research program and name recognition in the chosen area of research
General knowledge of more than one anatomical sciences sub-discipline; interdisciplinary interests and extensive network of research contacts are preferred
Active in AAA affairs, as indicated, for example, by previous elected office, service on committees, and attendance at EB meetings. Prior participation in the Annual Meeting as a member of the Program Committee or as a session organizer is of particular importance
Ability & willingness to think creatively about the Annual Meeting program and format
Ability to work extensively with staff and Program Committee via phone, e-mail, and face-to-face meetings to develop and oversee the Annual Meeting program
Time Commitment
Program Chairs typically spend approximately two hours per week on AAA communications and business. Time commitment will become more as Annual Meeting gets closer.
Program Chairs must attend board meetings (two each year - one in the fall and one in the spring immediately preceding the Annual Meeting); participate in conference calls and the annual meeting, and two one-day Program Committee meetings, May/June and December/January.
Reviewed August 2018