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​​​​​​​​​​Leadership Tools​

​​​​The following information is provided to APS Committees to help you get oriented with APS ways of working and the tools provided to support your leadership role within APS. 

Questions? Contact APS ​staff members Linda Schmitt and Dominika Kuzlak-Swanson or one of the Councilors-At-Large

Committee Leadership Orientation

​Each year, the Councilors-at-Large provide an orientation for APS Subject Matter Expertise and Career Pathwa​y Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. Additional training for incoming Vice Chairs will be scheduled early fall 2024. ​

​Councilors-at-Large Office Hour Sessions

    Leadership Development

    The APS Leadership Institute approach to leadership development will focus on:

    • ​Connecting action to the APS Strategic Plan
    • Facilitating smoother transitions in committee leadership
    • Increasing committee engagement year-round
    • Providing a platform through which committee chairs and vice chairs can interact more directly​

    2023 Leadership Development Series: Personal Leadership, Self Assessment, Reflections

    2022 Leadership Development Series

    • APS Strategic Plan Update and Tactics

    • Leading APS Subject Matter Committees​

    2021 Leadership Cohort Series:

    • Topic Area 1: Roles & Responsibilities: Connecting to the APS Strategic Plan, Delegation as Chair - leading, managing, identifying/mentoring next leaders 


    Online Community Demo

    Community ​Toolkit

    • APS Online Community Demo

    ​Quick Links

    Governance/​Ways of Working within APS​

    Forms and Tutorials

    Recognize Excellence

    APS regularly honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the science of plant pathology. These awards are given annually and presented at the APS Annual Meeting. APS Members are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the various APS Awards and nominate someone whom you feel deserves special recognition.