The following information is provided to APS Committees to help you get oriented with APS ways of working and the tools provided to support your leadership role within APS. If you have any questions, please contact APS staff members Linda Schmitt and Dominika Kuzlak-Swanson or one of the
Councilors-At-Large.
Committee Chair & Vice Chair Orientation
May 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Central ( 60 minutes)
APS Subject Matter Expertise and Career Pathway Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs are invited to attend this orientation session put on by the Councilors-at-Large. In this session you'll learn how your committee fits into the APS Strategic Plan and how to be successful in your APS leadership role. The session will be recorded and made available on demand.
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Leadership Development
The APS Leadership Institute approach to leadership development will focus on:
- Connecting action to the APS Strategic Plan
- Facilitating smoother transitions in committee leadership
- Increasing committee engagement year-round
- Providing a platform through which committee chairs and vice chairs can interact more directly
Councilors-at-Large Office Hour Sessions
- Learn how to increase your committee's engagement On-Demand Video (April 9, 2024)
Committee Orientation
2023 Leadership Development Series: Personal Leadership, Self Assessment, Reflections
2022 Leadership Development Series
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APS Strategic Plan Update and Tactics
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Leading APS Subject Matter Committees
2021 Leadership Cohort Series:
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Topic Area 1: Roles & Responsibilities: Connecting to the APS Strategic Plan, Delegation as Chair - leading, managing, identifying/mentoring next leaders
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Topic Area 2: Leading, Managing, Partnering, Engaging
Online Community Demo
Community Toolkit
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APS regularly honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the science of plant pathology. These awards are given annually and presented at the APS Annual Meeting. APS Members are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the various APS Awards and nominate someone whom you feel deserves special recognition.