IABC Accreditation Committee Selection Process
Role of the Accreditation CoMMITTEE
The Accreditation Committee ("Committee") ensures that IABC members receiving the Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) designation have met IABC’s high global standard of excellence for strategic organizational communication. The Committee establishes the standard to which communicators are measured, as well as the direction of the ABC process. The Committee works under direction of the Executive Board and in collaboration with staff to establish policies and procedures as required.
The Committee oversees and supports accreditation volunteers in portfolio evaluations, exam grading and chapter program development. Working in coordination with staff, the Committee also supports program development and marketing related to new business development. The Committee also works with staff to sharpen accreditation processes and create alignment with other IABC programs.
In the past year, the Committee has also been involved in the creation of exciting new programs, such as a week-long intensive Accreditation Program at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, and the Corporate Accreditation Program with Unilever Asia, Africa, Middle East and Turkey.
Composition of the Accreditation Committee
There will be a total of ten Council members with one position, Vice Chair to be filled.
- Chair
- Vice-Chair (open)
- Past Chair
- Director, Examiners
- Director, Portfolio
- Director, Program Communication
- Director, Volunteer Development
- Director, Business Development
- Director, Marketing
- Director, Global Outreach
Terms
- Director, Marketing; Director, Program Communication; Director, Global Outreach; Director, Business Development – two years
- Chair, Past Chair and Vice-chair – one year each for a total of three years
- Director, Examiners; Director, Portfolios; and Director, Volunteer Development – three years
- Service is limited to five consecutive years. An exception is made for people who serve for three years as a committee member and then become vice chair/chair/past chair for three years, totaling six years.
- One year must elapse before a Committee member may apply for another position.
- Committee members may not reapply for the same position.
- Terms begin after the Annual General Meeting (June 2012).
Eligibility
Candidates for the Accreditation Committee must be accredited by IABC.
Meetings
The accreditation Committee holds two in-person meetings—one at the Leadership Institute and one at World Conference. Locations vary each year. Those who are unable to physically attend the meetings are welcome to join via conference call. Two additional conference calls are held each year. Between meetings, the Accreditation Committee has use of an eXchange site for discussion and access to key documents.
Selection Process
The IABC Executive Board’s 2010-11 vice-chair selects the Accreditation Committee members, taking Accreditation Committee's and staff's recommendations into consideration.
Timing
19 March: Deadline for applications
10–30 April: Candidates contacted
1–30 May: Orientation and training
10 June: Appointments become official
Accreditation Committee Positions
Accreditation Chair
Reports to IABC executive board
Provides strategic oversight for IABC’s Accreditation program; reviews accreditation policies and standards; establishes annual goals and supports Committee members in the attainment of goals; reviews communication and business development plans; serves as the primary liaison for executive board and staff; is responsible for communication with the Committee and chairs all Accreditation Committee meetings. Becomes immediate past accreditation chair (past chair) at end of term.
Vice-Chair
Reports to Accreditation Chair
Works with the Director, Examiners and the Director, Portfolio to ensure they have the resources to successfully complete their roles and responsibilities; assists the accreditation chair as needed and serves in his/her absence. The vice-chair is also responsible for working with IABC staff to review and approve any questionable new applications for accreditation and serves as the liaison for the accreditation advisory panel; becomes accreditation chair at the end of his/her term.
Immediate Past Accreditation Chair (Past Chair)
Reports to Accreditation Chair
Responsible for ensuring the ongoing, consistent quality of the program, and for providing guidance to the current chair, Committee and board; serves in an advisory role to the chair—including mentorship if required; works on special projects, such as new program development, as determined by the accreditation chair; recommends updates to the accreditation policy and procedures manual, as well as related parts of the IABC policy manual.
Director of Examiners (DE)
Reports to Accreditation Vice-Chair
Provides direction and oversight for a panel that reviews failed exams and provides feedback and guidance to candidates; is responsible for the smooth and efficient judging of all written examinations; helps establish and maintain consistent standards and works with volunteers to ensure that these standards are evenly applied to all accreditation candidates globally; collaborates with the Director, Volunteer Development in conducting an annual training program for exam graders.
Director of Portfolios (DP)
Reports to Accreditation Vice-Chair
Provides direction and oversight to a panel that reviews failed portfolios and provides feedback and guidance to candidates; collaborates with the Director, Volunteer Development on conducting an annual training program for portfolio graders; maintains portfolio evaluation procedures and notes any suggested changes in procedures for presentation to the Accreditation Committee; works with the Director, Program Communication to establish grading centers.
Director, Program Communication (DPC)
Reports to Accreditation Chair
Works with chapters to ensure that the Accreditation program addresses the specific needs of chapters; works with the chapters to support program development; appoints and provides support to a coordinator of volunteerism to ensure that all directors have the volunteers they need to fulfill their responsibilities; appoints and provides support to the coordinator of mentoring to ensure that all applicants have immediate access to mentors if needed; manages volunteer recognition.
Director, Volunteer Development (DVD)
Reports to Accreditation Vice-Chair
Establishes and works with a panel to direct, oversee and implement an annual accreditation training program for all exam and portfolio evaluators; works with the Director, Examiners and the Director, Portfolio to monitor processes to ensure that judging is consistent and timely and that it follows established standards; recruits volunteers to become graders and evaluators for the program, ensuring a strong pool of volunteers from which to draw.
Director, Business Development (DBD)
Reports to Accreditation Chair
Works in collaboration with IABC staff and Committee leadership to develop and implement initiatives aimed at developing new business; establishes and works with a panel of volunteers to support new business development; develops plans and models as needed for new program development; works with the chair to test and evaluate potential new programs; works with IABC staff to validate new programs and establish processes to support them.
Director, Marketing (DM)
Reports to Accreditation Chair
Responsible for working with the IABC executive board (IEB) and/or the appointed IEB board liaison and IABC staff to promote new programs, using the business development plan as a guide; works in collaboration with staff and Committee leadership to develop and implement initiatives aimed at new business development; works with staff to create opportunities to find alignment and integration with other IABC programs.
Director, Global Outreach (DGO)
Reports to Accreditation Chair
Advances accreditation outside of North America; works in coordination with IABC staff and Committee members to develop and implement initiatives aimed at broadening the program’s global market; establishes a panel with international representation to assist with this effort, including creating grading centers and making exam arrangements; collaborates with IABC leaders and staff (and other organizations/associations) as appropriate.
IABC Accreditation Committee
Nomination Form
Name
Title
Company
Address
Phone number
Cell number
E-mail address
- Outline your professional experience or insert a short biography or résumé.
- Provide three (3) IABC references, including contact information. Describe the capacity in which you have worked with each person.
- Describe your volunteer experience, including any work done in support of the Accreditation program, such as exam grading/proctoring, portfolio evaluation or other related work.
- Please tell us in what ways your experience with the IABC Accreditation program fits with your interest in serving on the Committee.
Submit your application via e-mail to recognition@iabc.com by 19 March 2012. After your application is received you may be contacted by IABC staff for more information, if needed.
The IABC Vice-Chair’s selection of the Accreditation Committee will be made in April 2012.
Questions?
If you have questions about the 2012–2013 Accreditation Committee selection process, send an e-mail to recognition@iabc.com.
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