DivCHED Executive Committee Meeting Agenda - Spring 2024
AGENDA – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OPEN SESSION |
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Open Session -1:30PM to 4:00PM | ||
Public Relations Committee - R. Sorensen-Unruh | ||
AGENDA – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OPEN SESSION |
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Open Session -1:30PM to 4:00PM | ||
Public Relations Committee - R. Sorensen-Unruh | ||
Greetings fellow chemistry educators! I hope your spring semester is going well. As your Member at Large, I have been working on a few things related to the Division over the last few months and staying busy teaching my 10th grade girls in Houston. Regarding DivCHED, a review of the operations manual is underway, and I am asking committee chairs to review the operations manuals for their respective committees; in addition, I was part of the Strategic Planning team that met at ACS headquarters in January to develop the new strategic plan. It was a very interesting and engaging experience to work with people from all over the country who are active in all areas of chemical education, and to get their perspectives, hear their ideas, and generate a living document to help guide the Division into the future. During that process, we outlined several goals and strategies, which members then agreed to champion. The goals and strategies on which I chose to focus were G1S2 and G3S2.
Goal 1 is to create welcoming and responsive chemical education communities and strategy 2, toward that end, is to create three social networking opportunities by Fall 2025. We are off to a strong start on this goal already, with some fun things planned for a mixed social with SOCED and the Committee on Professional Training. Thanks in advance to the blended committee that put this together! We are thinking in terms of some online socials as well, so stay tuned. Goal 3 is to build and communicate the unique benefits and role of DivCHED and strategy 2 is to work with the public relations committee to develop two branding strategies by the end of 2025. The members of the strategic planning team had a lot of ideas, but I would encourage you, as a member, to share any ideas or special talents or skills you have that would help us progress toward completion of either of these strategies and beyond.
If you missed the Town Hall Meeting about the strategic plan you can view it here and please reach out with any questions or suggestions you might have. Additionally, if you are committee chair, please take a few minutes to look over the operations manual for your particular committee and let me know if anything needs to be updated or changed. Part of my job as Member at Large is to serve as a liaison between the executive committee and the membership, so bring it on! I look forward to hearing from you. Also, please watch your email and social media for notices about the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education coming up in July at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and other items related to chemistry education. There are some great things out there for all of us to experience.
Since our meeting in San Francisco last August, I am delighted to report that we have made significant strides forward. It has been a period of intense collaboration and dedication, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together.
One of our primary initiatives following the San Francisco meeting was the launch of not one, but two Listening Sessions. These sessions provided invaluable insights from members of our Division about their experiences, concerns, and suggestions for improvement. Additionally, we conducted a comprehensive survey to further assess the needs of our Division, and a task force on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access diligently reviewed our operations, providing invaluable recommendations for our Strategic Plan.
Throughout these endeavors, overarching themes emerged, emphasizing the importance of engagement and inclusivity. We recognized the need to reach out to various stakeholders, engage them actively, and make DivCHED more inclusive. Addressing the resource gap for educators at different academic levels emerged as a critical concern, alongside the necessity of effectively communicating the value of DivCHED to attract and retain members.
All these efforts were undertaken with a singular goal: to inform our strategic planning process. In this regard, I must extend my deepest gratitude to the dedicated team of individuals who worked tirelessly to craft our vision, mission, goals, and strategies. Despite facing fluctuating weather conditions, this team of sixteen people convened and demonstrated unwavering commitment to our cause. Their hard work culminated in the presentation of our Strategic Plan at the Town Hall held on February 9th.
I would be remiss not to express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to this endeavor. Special thanks are due to Vicente Talanquer, Rick Moog, and Jennifer Lewis, who collaborated with me on various preparations. Moreover, I extend my gratitude to each member of the strategic plan team: Scott Hawkins, Troy Alivio, Matt Mio, Adrian Villalta-Cerdas, Amiee Modic, Robert Kojima, Rick Moog, Jennifer Lewis, Laura Anna, Paulette Vincent-Ruz, Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy, Thom Bussey, Nicole James, and Ryan Stowe. Your dedication and hard work have laid the foundation for our future success.
I must also acknowledge Thom Bussey for his unwavering support and collaboration throughout this journey. He is your chair elect for 2025. Together, we will move forward united in our vision. Additionally, I want to express my gratitude to past chair Kim Cortes for her assistance despite family hardships she has endured.
I extend a warm welcome to Ryan Sweeder as he steps into the position of Program Chair for the Division, succeeding Patrick Daubenmire, who provided several years of excellent service. Furthermore, I wish to thank Bill Carroll and Larry Kranich for conducting an outstanding Strategic Planning workshop.
The Division of Chemical Education will be holding their Spring 2024 committee and board meetings and social events during March 15 - 18, 2024 in person, virtually, and hybrid. Below you will find the schedule of meetings and events as well as Zoom links to join these meetings. For Zoom meetings requiring registration, you will be emailed the Zoom information once your registration is approved. Please pay special attention to our DivCHED Social Reception, March 17, 2024 from 5:30PM to 7:00PM in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center: Rivergate Terrace. We hope you will consider attending this event as it’s a great opportunity to meet other DivCHED members and colleagues.
You may want to check the DivCHED website closer to the meeting as other committee meeting information may be added. If you have any questions, please email Heather Johnson at hljohnson@divched.org.
Times listed are CST (CST)
Finance Committee Hybrid
3:30PM - 5:30PM
Zoom Meeting
Hilton New Orleans Riverside: Parish
Board of Publication Hybrid
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Zoom Meeting (registration required)
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District: Cotton Blossom
Board of Trustees
7:30AM - 12:00PM
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District: Julia
Program Committee Hybrid
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Zoom Meeting
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District: Cypress Ballroom 1
Executive Committee Hybrid
1:00PM – 1:30PM Closed
1:30PM – 4:00PM Open
4:00PM – 5:30PM Closed
Zoom Meeting (registration required)
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District: Cypress Ballroom 2
International Activities Committee
2:00PM – 4:00PM Hybrid
Zoom Meeting (registration required)
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District: Natchez
Chemical Education Research Committee Virtual
Zoom Meeting
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Early Career Chemistry Education Scholars Committee Virtual
Zoom Meeting
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Safety Committee Hybrid
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Zoom Meeting
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District: Natchez
Division Business Meeting Hybrid
4:45PM - 5:15PM
Zoom Meeting
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District: Delta Queen
DivCHED Social Reception
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center: Rivergate Terrace