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Advocacy Committee
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To identify priority health issues related to health education and advocate for funding and science-based policies.
Contact: Robert Strack, Trustee
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Annual Meeting Planning Committee
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To plan, implement and evaluate the program of the SOPHE Annual Meeting, addressing CE needs of SOPHE members and in concert with fiscal objectives of the organization
Contact: David Driscoll, Chair
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Awards Committee
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To recognize and promote excellence in health education research, practice and programs.
Contact: Darcell Scharff, Chair
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Board of Trustees
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To manage the affairs of the organization to include responsibilitiy for financial and personal policies and the creation of temporary and special committees as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of the Society.
Contact: Diane Allensworth, President
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Bylaws
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To annually review bylaws and prepare any changes recommended by the Board of Trustees for a vote of the SOPHE membership.
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Communities of Practice Chair & Co Chairs
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This section allows Chair and Co Chairs of SOPHE's Communities of Practice (CoP) to dialouge and and compile resources and information pertinent to their role as chair.
Contact: Daniel Perales, Chair
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Continuing Education Committee
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To coordinate SOPHE's status as a multiple event provider of continuing education contact hours and to propose SOPHE policies and procedures for CE and to distance learning.
Contact: Kay Deaner, Chair
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Electronic Communications Committee
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To support and encourage electronic communications between and among SOPHE members and chapters to pursue SOPHE's mission and Strategic Plan.
Contact: Albert Terrillion, Chair
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Ethics Committee
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To facilitate responsible ethical pursuit by heatlh educators of their profession.
Contact: Tung-Sung Tseng, Chair
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Executive Committee
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This committee is comprised of the officers to act in the best interest of the Society and its membership on issues where time is of the essence.
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External Communications Committee
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To communicate SOPHE positions and issues to opinion leaders, other professionals and the general public.
Contact: Paul Froehlich, Chair
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Finance Committee
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To develop and oversee the SOPHE annual operating budget and investments and to appoint an audit committee.
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Membership Committee
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To develop and evaluate programs and strategies related to recruitment and retention of SOPHE members and to make recommendations on SOPHE membership benefits.
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Midyear Conference Planning Committee
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To plan, implement and evaluate the program for the SOPHE Midyear Scientific Conference, meeting continuing educaion needs of SOPHE members and in concert with fiscal objectives of the organization.
Contact: Kelli McCormack Brown, Chair
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News and Views Editorial Board
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To publish a regular newsletter that keeps members informed of association news as well as developments in the health education field such as meetings, resources, advocacy opportunities and other items.
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Nominating Leadership Development Committee
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To nominate SOPHE members for office according to the SOPHE bylaws and to coordinate leadership development.
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Past Presidents' Council
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To provide a forum for the continued involvement and advisement of SOPHE past presidents in the Society.
Contact: Rob Simmons, Chair
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President's Task Force on Chapters-Implementation
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Examine feasibility of the recommendations of the Report of the President's Task Force on the Status of SOPHE Chapters and report to the Board of Trustees.
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Professional Development Committee
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To address the continuing education needs of SOPHE members and to identifiy and help secure related funding.
Contact: Dawn Gentsch, Co-chair
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Professional Preparation Committee
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To provide direction on issues related to professional preparation in health education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Publications Committee
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To develop and maintain procedures for exploring, acquiring, developing, and disseminating publications to support members, the organization, and the field of public health education.
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Research Agenda Committee
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To identify research needs relevant to health education, create awareness of needs among researchers and practitioners, and foster linkages between health education research and practice.
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Resolutions Committee
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To review resolutions proposed by the SOPHE membership and refer them to the Board of Trustees for consideration and monitor completion of action steps of approved resolutions.
Contact: Robert Strack, Trustee
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Resource Development
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To develop and implement a plan to ensure the long-term financial stability and growth of the organization, consistent with its mission and strategic plan.
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SABPAC
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A conjoint committee of SOPHE and AAHE, this committee shall develop an approval process for credentialing undergraduate programs that prepare professional health education specialists.
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Strategic Planning Committee
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To develop a strategic plan for the organization based on sound, strategic planning principles; to oversee its implementation and periodic update/revision; and to monitor/track progress.
Contact: Kathryn Meier, Co-chair
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Transition Task Force on Accreditation
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Provide leadership to the field in tracking and understanding national and international trends towards accreditation, certification, credentialing - and their implications for the heatlh education profession.
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