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Committee Chair Descriptions
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The Member-at-Large (MAL) is a two-year elected position. The MAL represents the interests of the general membership and conducts projects and accepts duties as assigned by the President and the Board of Directors. There are two MAL positions, elected on alternate years.
Functions
- Participates as a member of the Board of Directors attending monthly Board of Director (BOD) meetings and special meetings as scheduled, both onsite (2-3 per year) and via teleconferencing.
- Represents the general membership on issues of interest or concern, particularly those that arise outside of the standing committee structure.
- Conducts projects to further the goals of the organization or to develop services for the membership (examples: membership demographic project, SP case bank). Serves as chair of any ad hoc committee formed to develop these projects.
- Provides quarterly reports of projects to the Chair of the Publications/Website Committee for use in the ASPE Quarterly (membership newsletter).
- Assists with conference and meeting planning and production.
- Attends ASPE Annual Conferences, Membership Business Meetings, and related Board meetings.
- Attends AAMC annual meetings and other national and/or international medical education meetings, as possible, to promote ASPE.
Skills Required
Ability to:
- Listen to membership and communicate their issues, needs and interests to the Board of Directors.
- Identify potential problems and opportunities.
- Work effectively toward common goals as a team member.
- Set objectives and develop action plans for selected and/or assigned projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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