Standing committee
Publications and Research Committee
Responsible for the quality of the association's publications and research, and for its editorial policy across print and electronic titles.
The Publications and Research Committee is responsible for the quality of the association's publications and research, and provides direction to and review of its print and electronic publications, including journals, books, news and educational titles. It oversees general editorial policy, engages in strategic planning and development of current and future publications, works with partner entities where appropriate, and initiates publication-focused task forces and subcommittees as it deems necessary.
The committee coordinates all publications associated with the section and serves as an advisory unit to the Governing Council. It identifies publication needs and stimulates research, writing and discussion by overseeing the development and production of article guides, discussion forums and selected projects, seeking opportunities to work collaboratively within the association and with related organizations, both virtually and at conferences.
Mandate
- To foster the circulation and exchange of the knowledge and insights that emerge from the intellectual work of the association
- To keep track of and publicize all publication-related activities emerging from the membership
- To coordinate and provide editorial support to publication projects developed by members
- To foster linguistic and cultural diversity in publication activities, and better connection between the association and regional academic associations
- To investigate opportunities and options to promote open access to the association's publication activities
- To guarantee that all publication-related activities are presented, and related information made accessible, consistently through the association's website
Duties
- Promote the funding of academic and global research activity at local and global level, and support the association's research and educational purposes by encouraging corporate and individual donations
- Manage the review, editing and acceptance of original scientific research abstracts for the research poster sessions of the association's congresses and conferences
- Maintain close contact with institutions across the globe, and with individual members of special status, to disseminate calls for prizes, awards and abstract submissions
- Arrange, with the secretariat, for original scientific research abstracts to be published in a conference booklet
- Assess the editorial quality and content of the publication programme, including books, journals, scientific communications, magazines and the official organ of the association, and report findings to the Board
- Serve as a channel of communication among members, the Board, other users of the association's publications and the Editorial Board for Publishing
- Consult the editors of those publications on editorial policy, and the Board on appointments
- Recommend to the Board changes in the publications, including the curtailment of ongoing efforts and the initiation of new ones
- Advise the Board, members and staff on copyright policy and recommend actions to protect the association's copyright
- Inform and educate members on copyright through symposia and articles, and monitor copyright developments at national and international level
Reporting and assurance
- Report formally, regularly and on a timely basis to the Board on the committee's activities, including verbal updates and the submission of minutes and written reports through the year
- Bring specific matters under consideration to the Board's attention, normally via the Secretary
- Ensure escalation arrangements are in place to alert the Board or the chairs of relevant committees to any urgent or critical matter affecting the operation or reputation of the association
- The Executive Director, on behalf of the Board, oversees regular and rigorous self-assessment and evaluation of the committee's performance, including that of any subcommittees
Membership
The committee consists of a chair appointed by the Board and approved by the General Assembly, and individual members appointed by the Board following discussion with the chair. The chair may invite officers or others to attend all or part of a meeting to assist with a particular matter.
Membership is determined by the Board on the chair's recommendation, taking account of the balance of skills and expertise necessary to deliver the committee's remit. Members hold office for three years, renewable for a further three, during which a member may resign or be replaced by the Governing Council.