Purpose
To record and archive historically relevant information, for the purposes of informing APS leadership and membership of the critical importance of historical context in planning for the future of the profession. The Historian has primary responsibility to convey the rich history of APS to all members of the Society through periodic submissions to Phytopathology News and other mechanisms as suggested by Council.
Appointment and Term
Nominees for the role of APS Historian may come from a call for volunteers to the APS membership, upon recommendation from the APS Nominations Committee, or by self nomination. All eligible nominees for the role are submitted to Council for consideration.
Council appoints the APS Historian to serve a five year term and may be reappointed to serve a second consecutive term.
General Responsibilities
The Historian, along with APS Staff will maintain historical records and future deposition of appropriate materials to the American Phytopathological Society Special Collection, located at the Iowa State University Special Collections and University Archives Library.
Serves as a resource to the Society by responding to queries related to the history of plant pathology and of APS; promoting an awareness of the history of the profession of plant pathology and of APS; and serving as an advisor in projects entailing historical perspectives.
Submits periodic updates to the ICO on the state of the APS archives and the activities undertaken in promoting plant pathology history awareness.
