2007–2008

Studies and Research Committee

Charges:

  1. Review, revise, and update, with the Director of Research and Development, the strategic plan for accomplishing the research goals of the Association, and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors by December 3, 2007. Clear three to five year goals should be specified.

  2. Continue to carry out the charges in the Bylaws:

a. Determine issues that merit intensive study and make recommendations to the Board;

b. Offer leadership in research activities in cooperation with other committees;

c. Encourage the submittal of proposals for IRA conferences and publications to disseminate research findings, subject to the regular review process; and

d. Examine ways to increase the number of research proposals submitted for the Annual Convention.