Governance

Role of Area Committees听
Area Committees play a major role in the governance of 91撸色. They advise the Board of Directors, the Executive Office, and the Association at-large on issues relating to their particular areas of focus.听

They are considered the Association's intellectual resource and knowledge base in these areas. They are looked upon to identify related issues and practices of significance and to carry out projects and initiatives that will advance education in physics in general and the mission of 91撸色. They are encouraged to take leadership roles in their areas of interest and respond and support the Association's strategic priorities and interests. In short, they serve the Association as both think tanks and work groups in their areas of interest.

Area Committees normally have nine members, including six appointed by the Nominating Committee and three appointed by the President-Elect.

The Handbook for Area Chairs听includes information on planning for National Meetings and other committee听responsibilities. For more information about the organizational structure, consult the

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The Association completed and approved a new Strategic Plan on November 5, 2022. This plan is available for members, sections, and committees to review as they align their programs and activities with the goals of 91撸色.听 A PDF of the Strategic Plan.

To learn more about participating in committees, please see the Nominations & Elections page.

Directories

The following is a directory of all 91撸色 governing bodies, committees and groups as defined by the 91撸色 Constitution, as well as links to the directory of members and 91撸色 staff.

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