Inclusion, Diversity, Access and Equity Task Force

IDSA is committed to fostering an environment that honors and ensures inclusion, diversity, access and equity. During its initial one-year charge, the IDA&E Task Force provided oversight, guidance and expertise for the implementation of strategies within the Board-approved IDA&E Roadmap. During its initial one-year charge, the IDA&E Task Force provided oversight, guidance and expertise for a framework and IDA&E implementation strategies. At the October 2019 meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board reauthorized the Task Force, to provide recommendations to ensure the full integration of IDA&E principles throughout IDSA.

Purpose

Responsibilities

• Identify, recommend and support tactics to advance key initiatives and work with stakeholders to ensure appropriate communications of efforts throughout the Society.
• Identify opportunities to leverage best practices in the review of existing policies, practices, processes and communications and recommend changes.
• Advise the Board and Leadership Development Committee on strategies and metrics for volunteer recruitment and increase engagement of diverse groups that are under-represented in the organization:
  • To increase the number of under-represented populations in the composition of membership.
  • To expand outreach to under-represented populations for pursuit of careers in ID in all settings.
• Promote pipeline, mentorship, and career development activities.

Ideal Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IDA&E principles; prior involvement with related activities or service in similar capacity is helpful
• Strong interest in shaping the direction of IDSA’s culture, namely IDA&E policies and practices
• Ability to lead and influence positive change with sensitivity and tact
• Experience integrating the principles of IDA&E in a professional setting is a plus
• Strong sense of community

Number of Members

Up to 11 members

Composition

• A chair and 10 members (total 11)
• One-year term
• The committee membership should include representation across the various membership categories, demographics, geographic locations and practice settings

Estimated Time Commitment

• 7-10 conference calls

• Two in-person meetings

• Approximately 25-30 hours per year.
  
  

Experience Required

• See application

Method of Appointment

With input from the CEO, committee chair, and committee staff liaison, the members shall be appointed by the IDSA Board of Directors.

Term of Office

Members shall serve one-year terms with an option for consecutive reappointment.

Accountability

Reports to the IDSA Board of Directors

Staff Liaison

Vice President, Talent & Organizational Development