Welcome to APS Committee Connections, where engagement and collaboration thrive! The next meeting series will be held from January 20–31, 2025. Join us in a dynamic exchange of ideas that shape the future of our community.
Committee Connections meetings are open to all APS members.
Save the date for the January 20- 31, 2025 Committee Connections Meetings!
All scheduled times are listed in
Central Time
Select "Join a Meeting" and sign in to view the schedule and participate
What to Expect from APS Committee Connections?
APS Committee Connections provide a platform to:
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Receive: Consistent leadership updates during biannual sessions
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Gain: In-depth insights into society initiatives
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Understand and Clarify: Each committee's expected contributions
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Explore: All APS members are invited to join in Committee Connections scheduled virtual meetings to learn and explore committee volunteer activities
Committee Connections aims to bolster society communications by hosting two sessions per year for leaders to provide committees with regular society updates and invite all APS members to participate and experience committee volunteer activities and possibilities. These are not a replacement for regular committee meetings.
Committee Participation Process & FAQs
To join APS Subject Matter Expertise Committees and/or Career Pathway Committees, please complete the
Committee Interest Form.
To actively participate in the committees you've chosen, the Chairs prefer that you initially sign up for no more than 3 committees at one time. Contact
APS staff for assistance if you wish to join more than 3.
For Subject Matter Committees and Career Pathway committees, member terms are 3 years with the effective start date beginning at the close of the APS Annual Meeting.
Visit the
APS Leadership page for a list of all committees and rosters, including member names, positions, and term end dates. Select your committee to view full roster.
Yes, once your 3-year term has ended, interested members must re-submit the
Committee Interest Form or contact
APS Staff to reactivate your committee membership.
Only current APS members are listed in the online committee listing. You can check your APS membership paid through date and then follow the “Renew Now” to reactivate.
To see Division or Committee Terms, select the "Member" link to the right of the Divison or Committee term.
To view Division or Committee Terms, select the "Member" link next to the name of the Division or Committee:
APS Council has outlined specific expectations and charges for SMEs (Subject Matter Committees) and CPCs (Career Pathway Committees) to ensure active engagement, effective functioning and that committee's activities are aligned with strategic goals, and the overall vision and mission of APS.
The Committee's Annual Report to APS Council, encompassing updates on past activities and outlining the committee's upcoming plans, is typically a collaborative effort between the outgoing and incoming chairs. The Annual Report is due each year by August 31, marking the completion of the first month of the new committee year. While it's common for the currently active chair (incoming chair) to submit the report, the decision on the individual responsible for submission is at the discretion of each committee as long as the report is submitted using the online
Annual Report Form by the yearly deadline of August 31. Failure to submit an annual report of activities for two consecutive years may be considered for committee deactivation by APS Council.
Any questions can be directed to APS Staff via email
apshq@scisoc.org, phone
+1-651-454-7250, or online
General Information Form.
APS staff is always available at
apshq@scisoc.org for further assistance.
