Committees

(If you are interested in serving on a committee, please complete the Committee Participation Form. At the request of the Committee chair, you may be asked to complete an additional form describing relevant experience, or other qualifications, and your likely contributions to that Committee. Please note that all appointments are made by the President of the College. Chair appointments are for one year and require annual review; individuals may serve as Chair for more than one year.)

Admissions
The Admissions Committee is charged with receiving and reviewing applications for admission to membership in the College and promotion to Fellow within the College. The Committee then makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Admissions Committee is composed of the Secretary, Treasurer (ex officio), and five other Fellows or Members of the College appointed by the President for three years.

• Sandy Sulsky, Chair (2009)
• Christine Branch , Vice Chair (2010)
• James Collins (ex officio)
• David Cruess (2008)
• Susan Sturgeon (2008)
• Robert Spirtas, Board Liaison (2008)
• Lorann Stallones (ex officio)
• Ray Merrill (2010)

Awards
The Awards Committee has the honor of selecting recipients for the Student Prize Award and the Lilienfeld Award. The committee consists of a minimum of five Fellows, and at least one of these is a member of the Board of Directors. Awards Committee members serve for three years.

• Michael Alavanja (2009), Chair
• Patricia Buffler (2009), Vice Chair
• Jack S. Mandel (2010)
• Dr. Craig Newshaffer (2010)
• Dr. Ross Brownson (2010)
• Dr. Tiffany Gary (2011)

Communications
This committee is responsible for identifying and investigating innovative communications vehicles (e.g., Web site) to meet evolving member needs and for promoting a better understanding of the profession of epidemiology to other health professions and the public. The Communications Committee consists of five Fellows or Members, and at least one of these is a member of the Board of Directors. Fellows and Members of the committee are appointed by the President for three-year terms. Representation on the committee includes individuals from academia, industry, and federal and state government to ensure the fullest representation of practicing epidemiologists. The committee also serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and Members/Fellows to ensure a timely and mutual exchange of information on matters pertaining to the practice of epidemiology.

• David E. Lilienfeld, Chair (2008)
• Umed A. Ajani , Co-Chair (2010)
  • Carol Burns (2009), Online Newsletter Editor
  • Sunday Clark (2008)
  • Jiancheng Huang (2008)
  • Victor J. Schoenbach (2008)

Education
The Education Committee develops educational courses and oversees planning of the scientific program for the annual meeting. The committee consists of five Fellows or Members, a least one of whom is a member of the Board of Directors, who serve three-year terms.

• Irene Hall, Chair (2009)
• Diana M. Bensyl , Co-Chair (2009)
  • Betsy Foxman (2008)
  • Javier Nieto (2008)
  • Valentine Yanchou-Njike (2008)
  • Debra J. Mosure (2008)
  • Kate Brett (2008)
  • Maria Agelli, MD (2009)
  • Katherine Hoggatt (2009)
  • Cathy Critchlow (2009)
  • Annette L. Adams (2010)
  • Larissa Huber (2009)
  • Anne Deitz (2010)
  • Jonathan Tobin (2010)

Ethics
The Ethics Committee is charged with addressing ethical, legal and social issues, developing educational resources, working with other committees and advising the College and others, as appropriate. The committee consists of five or more Fellows or Members, appointed by the President, for three-year terms.

• Ken Goodman (2008), Chair
• James E Enstrom (2010), Co-Chair
  • Gregg Wilkinson (2008)
  • Bonnie Yankaskas (2009)
  • Edward J Trapido, Board Liaison(2009)
  • WayWay M. Hlaing (2010)
  • Danelle T. Lobdell (2010)
  • Douglas Hammer (2010)
  • Hesha Jani Duggirala (2010)
  • Howell Sasser (2010)
  • Jennifer Fergenbaurm (2010)
  • R.J. Berry (2010)
  • Rama C. Nair (2010)
  • Richard N. Baumgartner (2010)
  • Wael Al-Delaimy (2010)
  • Robin C. Leonard (2010
  • Brian Bradbury (2010)
  • Arthur Michalek (2010)
  • Thomas M Weiser (2010)

Finance
The finance committee is responsible for long range budgeting and investment of ACE funds, and serves in an advisory capacity to the Treasurer and the Board of Directors. The committee consists of a minimum of five Fellows or Members who serve three-year terms. At least one of these is a member of the Board of Directors, and the Treasurer is an ex-officio member.

• Denise Oleske (2009), Chair
  • Kate M. Brett (2009), Liaison to Education Cte
  • James J. Collins (ex officio), Treasurer
  • Steve Niemcryk (2009)
  • Christine J. Benally (2009), Liaison to Communications Cte
  • Alexander Scott Parker (2009), Liaison to Membership Cte
  • Jun (Jim) Zhang (2009), Liaison to Publications Cte
  • Larry Segars (2010)

Membership
The Membership Committee is charged with developing strategies to recruit new members and to promote retention of current members. It is also responsible for recommending new services for members. The Committee consists of three or more Fellows or Members, appointed by the President for five-year terms.

• Janet Arrowsmith-Lowe, Chair (2011)
• Melissa Perry (2011) , Co-Chair
  • Sunday Clark, Comm Cte Liaison (2011)
  • Qingyi Wei, Admission Cte Liaison (2010)
  • Sandy Sulsky (ex-officio)
  • Alexander S. Parker, Finance Cte Liaison (ex-officio)
  • Daniel Lackland (2011)
  • Kathleen McDavid Harrison, Mentoring Cte Liaison(2009)
  • Kathleen Oberst (2009)
  • Melinda Aldrich (2011)    

Mentoring

• Faith Davis (2009)-Chair
  • Jennifer Peel (2009)
  • Pauline Mendola (2009)
  • Mario G. Fiorilli (2010)
  • John Mulvihill (2010)
  • David Harrell (2010)
  • A. Robert Schnatter (2010)
  • Kathleen McDavid (2010)
    

Minority Affairs
The Minority Affairs Committee assesses the status of minorities in the profession, the role of the College in promoting increased minority representation in epidemiology and in the College, and recommends actions to increase research on health concerns of minority populations. The committee is composed of five Fellows or Members appointed by the President to serve three-year terms.

• Jorge Ibarra , (2008)Chair
• Olivia D. Carter-Pokras, Vice Chair (2008)
  • Hoda Anton-Culver (2007)
  • Jonathan N. Tobin (2010)
  • Yvette Cozier (2008)
  • Allison Aiello (2008)
  • Vickie Mays (ex-officio)
  • Huiyun Xiang (2008)
  • Chinua Aweku (2008)
  • Victor Schoenbach (ex-officio)
  • Rhonda Belue (2009)
  • Sarojini Kanotra (2009)
  • Judith Samkoff (2009)
  • Chandra Ford (2009)
  • Anbesaw Selassie (2009)
  • Jessie Satia (2009)
  • Charles A Oke (2010)
  • Dr. Gregory Fant (2011)

Nominating
The members of this committee present the names of at least two candidates for each vacancy on the Board of Directors to the membership by mail ballot. The committee consists of three Fellows or Members, appointed annually, none of whom is a member of the Board of Directors.

• Betsy Foxman (2008) Chair

  • John Acquavella (2008 )
  • Carlos Carmargo (2008)
  • Martha Linet (2008)

Policy
The Policy Committee is responsible for developing policy positions and statements on behalf of the membership for approval by the Board of Directors. The committee consists of five Fellows or Members appointed to serve three-year terms.

• Jonathan Samet, Chair (2009)
  • Richard Rothenberg (2010)
  • Mary Jo Trepka (2008)
  • Rachel Widome (2008)
  • Patricia Hartge (2009)
  • Annette Adams (2011)
  • Robert Hiatt (2011)

Publications
The committee is responsible for all scientific publications emanating from the College. The committee selects editors and establishes editorial and production policies and consists of a minimum of five Fellows or Members who serve three-year terms. At least one of these is a member of the Board of Directors.

• Ahmed Arif, Chair (2009)
• Melissa Adams, Co-Chair (2009)
  • Hossein Bahrami (2010)
  • Joyce Bromberger (2008)
  • Lois Travis (2008)
  • Charles DiMaggio (2009)
  • Jim (Jun) Zhang (2009), Finance Cte. Liaison
  • Bahman S. Roudsari (2010)
  • Dr. Maja Altarac (2010)
  • Richard Rotherberg (ex-officio) Editor, Annal of Epidemiology
  • Pat Hogan (ex-officio) Editor, Annal of Epidemiology
  • James Gurney, Board Liaison
 

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