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​​​​​Leadership Tools​

​​​​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 committee. If you have any que​stions, please contact Linda Schmitt at APS or one of the Councilors-At-Large. 

Leadership Institute Cohort Series

At Council’s request, the APS Leadership Institute reimagined their approach to leadership development by targeting committee chairs and vice chairs to:

All Committees and Offices have been divided into cohorts. Invitations to these series will be sent from APS headquarters and on demand presentations will be posted to this webpage.​ Contact Linda Schmitt at APS​ with any questions.​​​

Councilors' Challenge

Each summer, the Councilors-at-Large challenge APS committees with a fun competition with submissions being due in the fall. ​​​

Quick Links

• Governance/Ways of Working within APS​
  
  • APS Vision and Strategic Goals
  • APS Organizational Chart​​
  • APS Constitution and Bylaws
  • Manual of Operations
  • ​Guidelines for General Policy and Subject Matter Committees
    
  • General Policy Committee Descriptions
    
  • Subject Matter Committee Descriptions​
    
  • Council Nomination Process (call for officer nomination open through December 1)
  • Leadership Listing
  • Council/Staff Liaisons to Boards/Offices/Committees (2021-2022)
  • Minutes from APS Council meetings​
    
  • Online Community​
    
• Forms and Tutorials
  • Annual Report Form (reports due August 31 of each year)
  • Annual Report Form Tutorial
  • Annual Report archives
    
  • ​Councilors-at-Large Committee Annual Report Summary (2021)​
    
  • Committee Interest Form
  • Committee Appointment Tutorial for General Policy & Subject Matter Committees
  • Appointment Process as outlined in the Manual of Operations
  • A Guide to Preparing and Conducting a Special Session at the APS Annual Meeting
• Ideas & Innovation

  APS Council is looking for your innovative ideas! If you have a new concept for a product or service you think APS should consider developing we'd love to hear from you!

  Share Your Idea
• Recognize Excellence

  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.

  • Honorary Nominated Awards (nomination deadline is December 1 of each year)
  • Outstanding Volunteer Award (nomination deadline is June 30 of each year)