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Committees and Task ForcesNote: Conference committees are available on the conference site with which they are associated, and awards committees are available on each of the award pages, which can be found through the Awards page. The AIS Leadership Team (LT) meets weekly and advises the President between Council meetings, works with the AIS Secretary to prepare the agenda for Council meetings and can approve requests for a limited amount. The AIS Leadership Team consists of:
The purpose of the AIS Communities Committee is to advise the VP of SIGs and Colleges and the VP of Member Services and Chapters with respect to strategic development of Chapters, Colleges, and SIG services. The VP of SIGs and Colleges and the VP of Member Services and Chapters determine the number of members of the Committee and their terms of membership and has the right to remove members from the committee. The VP SIGs and Colleges and the VP of Member Services and Chapters shall recommend the members of the Committee to the Council for approval. The VP SIGs and Colleges and the VP of Member Services and Chapters shall serve as the co-chairs of the AIS Communities Committee. Staff liaison: Melissa Heeke, Membership Director The AIS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Standing Committee, established in 2018 as the Standing Committee on Diversity & Inclusion, has been reimagined in 2024 as an active catalyst for organizational transformation towards dignity, understanding, mutual respect, and inclusiveness within our global association community. The committee serves as a pivotal force dedicated to driving tangible change, prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and belongingness initiatives, and championing an equitable experience for all AIS Members. Working closely with the AIS VP of DEI, the committee works to ensure inclusiveness and diversity is considered in all aspects of AIS operations including conferences, journals, awards, programs and services, and committee representation. Additionally, the committee will serve as a resource for program organizers, volunteer leadership, and the membership at large ensuring the association continues to broaden participation.
The Education Committee leads the development of AIS teaching tools for members of the association, advises the Vice President
AIS Teaching Resources Task Force
Section 5.1. Authorities and Responsibilities. The Council shall set policies and issue directives, and shall monitor the work of officers and activities underway or planned in the various functional areas. It shall The Finance Committee provides financial oversight for AIS, including budget review, selection of an auditor, selection of bonding and officers and directors insurance, acting as an investment committee, and considering and making
recommendations
The number of members of the Finance Committee shall be at least five (5). The President shall propose the membership of the Finance Committee at the mid-year meeting for approval by Council. It is stipulated, however, that (i) the
Treasurer, (ii) the ICIS Representative, (iii) the AMCIS representative, (iv) the President-Elect, and (v) the Executive Director shall be members of the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall include at least one member
from each World Region, and the President can appoint such members for a period of two years. If there is a need to appoint two members at the same time to satisfy the requirement of one member from each World region, the President
may
The terms of the members are staggered, as designated by the Council, to maintain continuity. The Council has the right to remove members from the Finance Committee. Committee members include:
The AIS Membership Committee is tasked with developing and executing a strategic membership growth and development plan that results in increased member retention and recruitment as well as overall member satisfaction. Retention and Recruitment
Membership Policies and Procedures
Member Recognition Develop and execute an AIS member recognition program that encourages members to renew their membership year over year.
Staff liaison: Melissa Heeke, Membership Director The Member Conduct Committee is an official committee of the association as described in the bylaws (10.2.p). At the request of the President, the committee shall consider and investigate allegations and complaints of member misconduct, recommend to the President and AIS Council actions to remedy such misconduct where possible and as appropriate, recommend to the President and AIS Council sanctions or other such actions, including expulsion, suspension or censure as may be appropriate against any AIS member found to have committed misconduct, provide a report to AIS Council on each allegation or complaint considered by the Committee, including those for which there are no grounds for sanctions, and periodically review the AIS Code of Member Conduct and recommend to Council such actions as may be necessary to assist in maintaining and enhancing member behavior. The Member Conduct Committee shall consist of the Immediate Past AIS President, Vice President-Membership, Vice President-Conferences, the AIS Academic Director or AIS COO, a representative from the AIS Women’s Network College and other members if needed and determined by the chair. The Chair will be appointed by the AIS President in consultation with members of the Member Conduct Committee and the Leadership Team. Committee members include:
Read the Member Code of Conduct Reports related to potential violations of the AIS Member Code of Conduct may be submitted confidentially and anonymously through the third-party NAVEX EthicsPoint online reporting platform. Please visit conduct.aisnet.org for additional information about the complaint resolution process and to file a report. Staff liaison: Melissa Heeke, Membership Director The Nominating Committee nominates members for positions that the Council determines shall be filled by an election. Nominating Committee appointments are made by the President for a term of one year commencing on September 1 of each year. The Nominating Committee consists of eight members: the President-Elect, who serves as chair; the immediate Past President, who represents the World Region from which the next President-Elect will be selected; the Executive Director (non-voting, ex-officio); and five other members, at least one of whom has not served on the Council and including at least one additional member from the World Region from which the President-Elect will be elected in that year. Committee members include:
The Organization and Bylaws Committee observes management of AIS with respect to compliance with its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and with the resolutions of the Council; studies proposed changes in those documents; makes recommendations to Council about AIS objectives and organization; and examines all subdivision and World Region bylaws. The Council determines the members (including the number of members) of the Organization and Bylaws Committee and their terms of membership. The terms of the members are staggered, as designated by the Council, to maintain continuity. The Council has the right to remove members from the Organization and Bylaws Committee. The Organization and Bylaws Committee selects its chair. Staff liaison: Aretha Wright, Administration Director The Vice President-Publications determines the number of members of the Publications Committee and their terms of membership. The number of members of the Publications Committee shall be at least five (5) and shall include at least one member from each World Region. The Vice President-Publications shall recommend the members of the Publications Committee to the Council for approval. The Council, upon the recommendation of the Vice President-Publications, shall have the right to remove members from the Publications Committee. The Vice President- Publications shall serve as the chair of the Publications Committee. The terms of the members shall be staggered, as designated by the Vice President-Publications, to maintain continuity. Committee members include:
Staff liaison: Adam LeBrocq, AIS Copy Editor At the request of the President, the Research Conduct Committee considers allegations of scholarly misconduct, and especially plagiarism. The Committee recommends to AIS Council editorial actions to redress injustices or harm to victims of such misconduct where possible and as appropriate. The Committee may recommend to AIS Council sanctions or other such actions, including expulsion, as may be appropriate against any AIS member found to have committed scholarly misconduct. The Research Conduct Committee shall consist of the Vice President-Publications, Vice President-Meetings and Conferences, and a third person to be appointed by the AIS Executive Committee as required. The Research Conduct Committee shall select its own chair. Committee members include:
Research Conduct Committee Process Guidelines Reports related to potential violations of the AIS Research Code of Conduct may be submitted confidentially and anonymously through the third-party NAVEX EthicsPoint online reporting platform. Please visit conduct.aisnet.org for additional information about the complaint resolution process and to file a report. The purpose of the Student Chapter Advisory Board is to advise the AVP of Student Chapters and Council with respect to strategic efforts of the student chapter initiative. The AVP of Student Chapters determines the number of members of the Student Chapter Advisory Board and their terms of membership. The AVP Student Chapters shall recommend the members of the Student Chapter Advisory Board to the Council for approval. The AVP Student Chapters has the right to remove members from the board. The AVP Student Chapters shall serve as the chair of the Student Chapter Advisory Board. Committee members include:
Staff liaison: Andrew deBie Sr. Membership and Communications Coordinator |
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