Charge
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The Professional Development Standing Committee is responsible for working with staff to ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive set of professional development programs (technical and non-technical) to meet the needs of Society members and automation professionals.
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Group Type
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Committee
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Sponsor
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Executive Board
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Goals/Responsibilities
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- Ensure effectiveness in ISA’s educational offerings
- Ensure effectiveness in ISA’s certification and certificate offerings
- Ensure effectiveness in ISA’s leadership development offerings
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Composition
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8-12 professional members and a chair representing a diversity consistent with Society’s policies and values
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Selection/ Appointment
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Appointed by the Executive Board upon recommendation from the outgoing committee.
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Term
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Terms coincide with Society operating year. Member terms are one-year, renewable up to three consecutive years. Chair term is one year, renewable for two years.
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Expected Commitment
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2-4 hours per month
The committee will host virtual discussions, documents, notes and resources on their ISA Connect community.
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Roles and Authorities
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Makes Recommendations to the Executive Board
- Investment in educational development
- Updates to the Code of Standard Leadership Practices
- Updates to the Code of Ethics
- Task forces necessary for strategically-aligned development initiatives
Approves
- Appointment of a member representative to NCEES
Provides Input
- Revision and update to existing educational offerings
- Development of new educational programs
- Revision and update to existing certificates or certifications
- Development of new certificates or certifications
Monitors
Quality and effectiveness of educational offerings
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