Purpose
To foster development of leadership skills among APS members, and to encourage them to become leaders in their profession and within APS. The Leadership Institute will develop and coordinate programs and resources for this purpose and will actively mentor APS members to achieve this goal.
Charge
The Leadership Institute (LI) will focus on coordinating/reviewing programs and online resources that focus on development of leadership and management skills that are designed to serve a broad range of the society's membership. Such activity may occur virtually throughout the year and/or during the APS annual meeting.
In conjunction with the APS Councilors-at-Large and APS staff, LI will communicate leadership development opportunities to members to increase their awareness of the obligations and benefits of service and leadership on APS committees and within other society activities.
Committee composition and Terms
- Chair (2 year term)*
- Vice Chair (2 year term)*
- Immediate Past Chair (1 year term immediately following chair term serving as ex officio, non-voting)*
*Chair, Vice Chair, and Immediate Past Chair are sequential, for a total 5-year commitment from Vice Chair to Immediate Past Chair.
- 6-8 committee members representative of the society from academia, government, and industry/private sectors. Committee members serve staggered 3-year terms and shall not serve more than two consecutive terms.
- Councilor-at-Large Liaison (ex-officio, non-voting)
- APS staff liaison (ex-officio, non-voting)
During the chair’s second year of their term, the LI will recommend a vice chair and submit to APS Council for approval. Upon approval, the incoming vice chair will be invited to attend upcoming LI meetings as non-voting until their official term begins.
Prospective candidates to be considered for LI committee members and incoming vice chair may be nominated by the LI, from the APS general membership, or by self-nomination. Committee members will be formally appointed by a majority vote of the LI.
Responsibilities of the Chair
The chair will represent the LI to the society’s leadership and will work with the society leadership to assure that the Leadership Institute's programs are consistent with the society’s interests. The chair shall prepare and submit the committee's annual report to APS Council.
Responsibilities of the Vice Chair
The vice chair will support the efforts of the chair and at times may step in to lead selected initiatives as appropriate. The chair and vice chair will coordinate committee meetings and will share responsibilities for drafting reports and other communications from the Leadership Institute.
Responsibilities of the Immediate Past Chair
The immediate past chair will provide the chair all past documentation and resources in their possession to continue the Leadership Institute's initiatives. The immediate past chair will participate in meetings and calls as needed to transition ongoing committee initiatives to the new chair. The immediate past chair is a non-voting member.
Responsibilities of Committee Members
Members of the Leadership Institute (LI) Committee are expected to participate actively in scheduled committee meetings and or discussions via virtual/electronic means, and to respond in a timely manner to requests for input and information regarding LI activities. Members are encouraged to bring forward new and creative ideas to help meet the mission of the Leadership Institute and may be called upon to assist with coordination and execution of activities associated with the Leadership Institute. Members are also charged with maintaining the highest professional standards of scientific objectivity, dispassion, and ethical conduct.
