365 (Communications) Committee
Purpose
The purpose of the 365 committee is to expand the online presence of SRI by developing social media content, strategies and promote other related activities of the Society. The 365 committee assists in streamlining and synchronizing the communications published by SRI, revolving around the idea of strengthening the organization in the way that the Society communicates (both internally and externally). Social media, email blasts, website design and the SRI 1st Alert newsletter will be overseen by the committee.
The benefit of having a communications-related committee is to generate ‘buzz’ around the Society and its endeavors, while also creating a space for people to share their own science and research among an online community. The 365 committee, as the name implies, provides year-round content around the Annual Meeting, important deadlines, membership benefits and other specific events/days of recognition in a given month. Additionally, the committee will have input in the SRI website’s design and function.
Committee Members
Chair & Newsletter Editor: Helen N. Jones, PhD - University of Florida
DEI & In Training Representative: Lorena M. Amaral, PhD - University of Mississippi Medical Center
ESMET for Reproductive Sciences, Reproductive Sciences podcast host: Panicos Shangaris, MSc (Dist), MRCOG, PhD - King's College London, UK
Members:
Kristin Connor, PhD - Carleton University, Canada
Staff liaison: Izzy Osbourne
Composition and Appointment
In addition to the Chair, the number of members is variable (ideally 4-7 members total), subject to the needs and recommendations of the Chair with the approval of the staff liaison. 365 Committee members can expect to dedicate 6-10 hours per year to committee services, and Zoom calls will take place quarterly (or as needed).
Responsibilities
- Attend quarterly Zoom calls and communicate via email as needed to schedule meetings, inform discussions and complete assigned tasks.
- Provide input and guidance on Society initiatives and programming as it relates to communications, the SRI website, etc.
- Develop new recommendations for projects, programs and strategies for proposals that are aimed at improving Society relations of members, Annual Meeting attendees and other important stakeholders
- Review monthly SRI content calendars, offer suggestions/ideas for social media content, etc.
- Represent the best interests of the Society within a virtual space and serve as a champion in the field of reproductive sciences
365 Committee Work
Reproductive Sciences podcast
Social media accounts - Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Spotify
SRI website & website redesign
1st Alert newsletter
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