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International / Knowledge Advancement
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Professional Development Committee
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
Quarterly conference calls and online collaborative tools
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for chair
Selection timeframe:
February–March
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Charge:
Responsible for strategically examining RAPS current planning and provide future planning of professional development programs and initiatives to ensure programming is relevant to current and future trends, meets the needs of members, and links to the professional development framework.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
• Relevant professional experience/knowledge
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Educational
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Term / Meetings |
Charge / Selection Criteria / Activities |
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Annual Conference Planning Committee
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
• 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition) and ad hoc conference calls
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for chair
Selection timeframe:
May–June
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Charge:
Responsible for developing themes, tracks, topics and potential speakers for the RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
• Relevant professional experience/knowledge
• Previous speaking/planning experience with RAPS preferred
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Identify conference tracks and topics
• Identify appropriate speakers
• Must adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
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Annual Conference Subcommittee:
Poster Session Review Committee
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
1–2 conference calls per year
RAC Points:
1 point for members
2 points for chair
Selection timeframe:
October–November
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Charge:
Review and select educational poster submissions to be included in RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition and review and refine (if necessary) poster categories and submission process.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
• Prior experience with poster presentations preferred
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Review abstract submissions and process
• Field questions and provide feedback to authors
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Horizons Planning Committee
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
• 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Horizons Conference & Exhibition) and ad hoc conference calls
RAC points:
1 point for members
2 points for chair
Selection timeframe:
October–November
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Charge:
Responsible for establishing and developing the conference themes, tracks, topics and potential speakers.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
• Relevant professional experience/knowledge
• Previous speaking/planning experience with RAPS preferred
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Identify conference tracks and topics
• Identify appropriate speakers
• Must adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
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Speaker/Presenter
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Term:
Used as needed
RAC Points
4 points for each hour of instruction
Selection timeframe
Ad hoc
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Charge:
Responsible for assisting RA professionals in advancing knowledge and increasing skills in a presentation format for a given track/topic during face-to-face meetings, Webcasts or other learning formats.
Selection Criteria:
• Relevant professional experience/knowledge
• Available and willing to travel (if needed) for specified time/date
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Create PowerPoint slide presentation
• Develop session descriptions
• Outline learning objectives
• Answer questions from participants
• Must adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
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Session Monitor
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Term:
Used as needed
RAC Points
1 point per hour
3 points per 1/2 day
6 points per day
12 points per meeting
Selection timeframe
July–August
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Charge:
Ensure sessions at face-to-face meetings are run proficiently without technical problems.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Assist with distribution & collection of participant evaluations
• Monitor room for technical problems
• Locate RAPS staff when needed
• Must be punctual and adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
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Governance
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Term / Meetings |
Charge / Selection Criteria / Activities |
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Awards Committee
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
2 – 3 conference calls per year and online collaborative tools
RAC Points
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
Selection timeframe
October–November
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Charge:
Review award recipient submissions and select qualified and deserving RA professionals for the respective award categories.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Review award submissions and make selections
• Review and refine (if necessary) award criteria, requirements and submission process
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Ethics Committee
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition), ad hoc conference calls and online collaborative tools
RAC Points
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
Selection timeframe
October–November
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Charge:
Responsible for maintaining and updating (if necessary) the RAPS Code of Ethics for the RA profession; provide guidance and implementation on the application of the Code of Ethics to RAPS programs, products, and services involving ethics.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
Activities / Examples:
• Review Code of Ethics every two years
• Plan and implement RAPS ethics programs, products, and services
• Must adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
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Finance Committee
2007 Finance Committee Members
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
Quarterly conference calls
RAC Points
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
Selection timeframe
October–November
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Charge:
Provides input and guidance to the Board of Directors in support of the Board’s financial oversight responsibilities.
Selection Criteria:
• Knowledge and/or expertise in accounting, financial management, budgeting and business operations.
• RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Ensure appropriate financial policies are in place
• Provide guidance to the Board of Directors on financial targets
• Ensure accurate tracking/monitoring/account-ability for funds
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Nominating Committee
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
2–3 conference calls per year and online collaborative tools
RAC Points
1 point for members
2 points for Chair
Selection timeframe
October–November
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Charge:
Use its best efforts to select 1 qualified candidate from the Society’s membership for each Officer and Director position to be filled on the RAPS Board of Directors.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Review/refine nomination process and submission materials
• Review submission materials and make candidate selections
• Review other relevant background materials
• Review other relevant background materials
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Literary Contributions
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Term / Meetings |
Charge |
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Board of Editors
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Term:
3 years
Meetings:
2x per year (June & in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference) and online collaborative tools
RAC Points
5 points
Selection timeframe:
March–April
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Charge:
Serve as Issue Editors, who solicit and review articles, and write issue summaries for Regulatory Focus magazine. Board of Editors develop the editorial calendar and help develop policies and guidelines related to the magazine and the Board.
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Author/Reviewer
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Term:
Used as needed
Meetings:
Conference calls and online collaborative tools
RAC Points
5 points per article
1 point per column or editorial
2 points per education product
Selection timeframe:
Ad hoc
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Charge:
Responsible for authoring/reviewing literary-based education materials.
Selection Criteria:
• Relevant professional expertise/knowledge
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Author literary-based materials
• Periodically assist with updates for material accuracy
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Local Chapter Participation
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Term / Meetings |
Charge / Selection Criteria / Activities |
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Chapter Chair
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
Vary depending on chapter activities, usually 3 – 4 events per year; 2 conference calls per year; and face-to-face 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition)
RAC Points
2 points
Selection timeframe:
October–November
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Charge:
Responsible for delivering local networking and educational opportunities for RA and related professionals and increasing awareness of RAPS value and mission to local area members and nonmembers.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Presides at chapter events
• Attends chapter planning retreat at RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition
• Prepares, with other chapter leaders, the chapter’s annual plan of work
• Identifies, or oversees, the selection of appropriate and qualified speakers for chapter educational events
• Oversees, with RAPS staff, final event logistical arrangements
• Provides RAPS staff with program description, speaker biographies, and agenda for chapter events
• Must adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
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Chapter Vice-Chair
2007 Chapter Chairs & Vice-Chairs
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
Vary depending on chapter activities, usually 3 – 4 events per year; 2 conference calls per year; face-to-face 1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition)
RAC Points
1 points
Selection timeframe:
November–December
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Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Fulfills the duties of the Chair in his/her absence and assists Chair with duties as assigned
• Attends chapter planning retreat at RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition
• Must adhere to material submission deadlines as specified by RAPS
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Chapter Coordinator/Secretary
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
3 – 4 events per year
RAC Points
1 points
Selection timeframe:
November–December
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Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Works with chapter chair & vice chair to prepare and distribute agenda for chapter events
• Accurately records minutes of chapter events and submits to RAPS staff
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Chapter Membership Coordinator
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Term:
2 years
Meetings:
3 – 4 events per year
RAC Points
1 points
Selection timeframe:
November–December
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Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Works with chapter leaders and RAPS staff to develop recruitment and retention strategies suited to the type and level of professionals in the local area
• Develops outreach plans to extend awareness of RAPS among local companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and other professional and trade organizations.
• Assists RAPS in updating the accuracy of member information in the local area and conducting assessments of member needs in the local area
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Regulatory Affairs Certification
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Term / Meetings |
Charge / Selection Criteria / Activities |
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Regulatory Affairs Certification Board (RACB)
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Term:
3 years
Meetings:
1x per year (in conjunction with RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition); and conference calls
Selection timeframe:
Ad hoc
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Charge:
RACB members have full responsibility for the sponsorship, development and guidance of the RAC Program, its activities and formulation of general policy to ensure the uniformity and equity of its administration on a continuous basis.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
• Current RAC
• Relevant professional expertise
Activities / Responsibilities:
• Makes appropriate recommendations to the RAPS Board of Directors, and implements matters adopted by the Board.
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RAC Exam Committees
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Term:
3 years
Meetings:
1x per year and conference calls
Selection timeframe:
Ad hoc
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Charge:
Update the RAC Exam questions; ensuring exam is current and relevant.
Selection Criteria:
• RAPS member
• Current RAC
• Relevant professional expertise
Activities / Responsibilities:
Review, implements, and refines exams questions and processes for the RAC program in accordance with standards and guidelines for professional certification programs.
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