Purpose

To provide strategic direction to IDSA regarding digital strategy, including its use of web, email, social media, mobile and other digital media and digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the society’s digital strategy.
• Engage with members regarding their use of digital channels, digital content and online communications.
• Identify areas of opportunity for improving the society’s digital outreach and engagement with members.
• Identify opportunities to expand the society’s digital footprint and pursue new areas of digital innovation to include items such as podcasts, video, mobile apps, and visual abstracts.
• Educate members on using digital tools and social media more effectively in their practices, in their research and in advocacy.  
• Explore possible digital outreach to educate the public regarding infectious diseases.
• A commitment to ensuring that principles of inclusion, diversity, access and equity are applied throughout IDSA governance.

Ideal Qualifications

Members should have a strong interest in digital communications, including social media and other online media.   

Number of Members

Maximum of 12

Composition

Members shall include a Chair, Vice Chair and at least 10 members.   

Meeting Frequency

One in person meeting at IDWeek. Teleconferences to be held roughly quarterly, as needed, for a total of 3-5 meetings per year.  Group members will be asked to respond to communications and discussions via the advisory group community on MyIDSA.

Estimated Time Commitment

1-2 hours per month; additional time may be required if helping to lead a project (e.g. helping with an online campaign, participating in IDWeek social media efforts) or representing IDSA online.

Method of Appointment

The members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors with input from the President-elect in consultation with the CEO, committee chair, and staff liaison.

Term of Office

The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve for two years.  Reappointment for one additional, consecutive, one-year term is permissible.  Members shall serve two-year terms with no option for consecutive reappointment.

Accountability

Reports to IDSA Board of Directors

Staff Liaisons

Vice President, Digital and Technology Strategy

Director, Digital Strategy, Digital and Technology Strategy