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    ACSM Committees

    Standing Committees
    These are structures listed in the Constitution and have a responsibility for a continuous
    activity. Members serve three-year terms. If you are interested in becoming involved in an
    ACSM committee listed below, please complete the Committee Interest Form and email it to
    Chris Sawyer at csawyer@acsm.org. The committees and their appropriate staff liaisons are
    listed below. If you need additional information on a committee or wish to contact a committee
    chair, please email membership@acsm.org.
    ACSMs Standing Committees:
    Communications & Public Information
    The CPI committee develops and monitors the Colleges media program and public relations
    initiatives to serve the public and position the organization in the media as a leading expert on
    sports medicine and exercise science.
    Staff Liaisons: Paul Branks, Lauren Johnson and Annie Spencer
    Constitution, Bylaws and Operating Codes Committee
    Ensures that the governing documents of the College are current, accurately reflect the wishes of
    the members, and are consistent; responds to requests regarding the Colleges governing
    documents. It is a requirement to be a Fellow of ACSM to sit on this committee.
    Staff Liaison: Valerie Bragg
    Consumer Information
    The consumer information committee develops public information materials such as brochures,
    Current Comment fact sheets and more to serve the public and enhance the Colleges reputation
    as a leading expert on sports medicine and exercise science.
    Staff Liaison: Lauren Johnson and Annie Spencer
    Credentials Committee
    Evaluates the Fellowship process and reviews Fellowship applications twice a year; makes
    recommendations to the Board of Trustees for advancement to Fellow status. It is a requirement
    to be a Fellow of ACSM to sit on this committee.
    Staff Liaison: Heather Drake
    Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee
    Assists members of the College individually and collectively to maintain the integrity of ACSM
    in its various relationships with colleagues, members of allied professions, and the public;
    investigates allegations of potential violations of the ACSM Code of Ethics; and addresses
    potential conflicts of interest by ACSM members. It is a requirement to be a Fellow of ACSM to
    sit on this committee.
    Staff Liaison: Tim Calvert

    Health & Fitness Summit Program Committee


    Reviews, designs, and innovates proposals for presentations at the Health & Fitness Summit
    meeting, which includes lectures, workshops, work-outs, and keynotes that aim to bridge the gap
    between science and practice in the fitness industry. There are proposals for review in ten
    tracks: Interactive Work-Shops, Nutrition, Select Populations, Sports Medicine, Personal
    Training, Fitness, Management, and Communications, Mind/Body, Healthy Behavior Change and
    Motivation, and Worksite Health Promotion. It is a requirement to have a working and practical
    knowledge of the fitness industry to sit on this committee.
    Staff Liaisons: Karen Pierce and Abbie Friedman
    Health and Science Policy Committee
    A. Develop and create for recommendation to the ACSM Board of Trustees a model for a
    grass-roots effort to affect legislation at the local, state and federal level that will facilitate
    participation in physical activity by individuals, both singly and in groups.
    B. Develop and create for recommendation to the ACSM Board of Trustees an advocacy
    issues tactical plan that addresses the entire spectrum of ACSM interests, including
    physical activity and health, disease prevention and health promotion in general, physical
    education, clinical sports medicine, sports policy, and related research and education
    issues.
    Health and Science Policy works through subcommittees that address issues at the global,
    national, and state/community levels, and a fourth subcommittee that develops policy briefs on a
    variety of issues
    Staff Liaisons: Monte Ward, Michael Dell and Jim Whitehead
    Interest Group Forums
    Responsible for enforcing the policies outlined in the Interest Group Policies and Procedures, as it
    is the governing body of all Interest Groups; reviews all new Interest Group applications and
    Deskside Learning applications submitted. It is a requirement to be an ACSM Member who has
    served at least one term as an Interest Group Chair or Co-Chair.
    Staff Liaisons: Heather Drake and Beth Reed
    International Relations
    Ensures that the College is properly represented in the international community, cultivates
    relationships with national and international organizations, and administers various international
    programs including, but not limited to, the International Awards Program and the International
    Team Physician Course.
    Staff Liaison: Heather Turner
    Medical Education Committee
    Responsible to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME);
    participates in content development and all CME activities of the College.
    Staff Liaison: Sue Hilt

    Membership Committee
    The Membership Committee promotes membership growth and retention as well as evaluates
    criteria for membership and the membership categories within ACSM.
    Staff Liaison: Chris Sawyer
    Office of Museum, History, and Archives
    Thisoffice,workingcloselywiththeACSMHistorian,managesthecorporatearchives,library,
    historicpapersandeducational/learningdisplaysfortheCollege.
    StaffLiaison:KatieFeltman
    Professional Education Committee
    Reviews all programs making application to the American College of Sports Medicine for
    endorsement and/or Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
    Staff Liaison: Mercedes Guyse
    Pronouncements Committee
    Manages the generation, review and publication of official ACSM position papers by ad hoc
    writing groups or recruited authors.
    Staff Liaison: Lynette Craft
    Publications Committee
    ThecommitteeservesasthemanagementcommitteeforallACSMnonperiodicalandperiodical
    titlesandtheireditorialpolicies,procedures,andpractices;anditoverseescontractswithexternal
    publishers.It is a requirement to be a Fellow of ACSM to sit on this committee.

    StaffLiaison:KatieFeltman
    Research Awards Committee
    Reviews all applications for the ACSM New Investigator, Visiting Scholar, and Tipton National
    Student Research Awards; selects recipients of these awards on a yearly basis.
    Staff Liaison: Mercedes Guyse
    Research Review Committee
    Reviews and recommends applications for research funding and scholarships.
    Staff Liaison: Jane Senior
    Science Integration and Leadership Committee
    TheScienceIntegrationandLeadershipCommitteeservesasanadvisorygrouptotheCollege.
    Therearefourkeysubcommitteesactivelyengaged:Roundtable/specialtyconferenceinterface;
    FASEBactivities;NIHtranslationalactivities,andProgram.Thecommitteerecentlyexpanded
    to~20members,withtheaimtoexpandinfluenceandinteractionbothinternallywithmembers
    andexternallywithpartners.Thecommitteeasawholemeetsonceayearinpersonandon
    teleconferencesasneeded.Subcommitteesinteractviaemail.It is a requirement to be a Fellow
    of ACSM to sit on this committee.

    Staff Liaison: Jane Senior

    Strategic Health Initiatives (SHI)


    These are special bodies devoted to developing comprehensive activities on a demographic or
    subspecialty area that is central to the mission of ACSM. These are created for three, six, or
    nine years, and their members serve three-year terms. A listing of SHIs and Chairs can be
    found below:
    ACSMs Strategic Health Initiatives:
    SHIAging
    TheStrategicHealthInitiativeonAgingfocusesitsworkonprofessionaleducationissues,
    programming,partnershipengagement,andidentifyingresearchrelatedopportunitiesforthe
    College.ThecommitteeisactivelyengagedinbuildingsynergieswithExerciseisMedicine,as
    wellasoutsidepartnershipswithNationalInstituteonAgingandotherrelatedactiveaging
    organizations.Thecommitteemeetsonceayearinperson,andtwicebyteleconference.
    StaffLiaison:JaneSenior
    SHIBehavioralStrategies
    TheCommitteeencouragesmembersinthisspecialtytosubmitsessionstotheHealthandFitness
    Summit,proposesymposiaforAnnualMeeting,andalsoencouragesmanuscriptsforMSSEin
    theBehavioralStrategiesarea.Lastly,membersarealsoaskedtoworkonprojectsin
    Certification,adviseonACSMprogramssuchasExerciseisMedicineandAmericanFitness
    IndexandprovideguidancewhenACSMsubmitsrequestsforfederalfunding.
    Staff Liaison: Jane Senior, Brenda Chamness
    SHI Women, Sport and Physical Activity Committee
    The SHI Women committee serves as experts and educates the College and the public on issues
    relating to women, sport and physical activity.
    Staff Liaison: Lauren Johnson and Annie Spencer
    SHI-Youth Sports & Health
    Staff Liaison: Lauren Johnson and Annie Spencer
    Ad Hoc Committees
    These are bodies whose mission and membership are normally for one year or less duration.

    Such committees can be reappointed, depending on the proven contributions of the group,
    unfinished business, or successful application for consideration as a Strategic Health Initiative
    or a Standing Committee. Due to their temporary nature, all ACSM Ad Hoc Committees are
    not listed here.
    ExhibitsAdvisoryCouncil(adhoc)
    TheExhibitsAdvisoryCouncilexiststofosterbeneficialinteractionsbetweenACSMand
    meetingexhibitors,toprovideinputonactivitiesandpoliciesrelativetotheexhibithalls,andto
    monitorexhibitsforappropriateness.
    Staff Liaison: Anne Krug
    OlympicandParalympicIssuesinSportsMedicine(adhoc)
    ThiscommitteeexiststofosterrelationshipsbetweenACSMandtheInternationalParalympic
    Committee,InternationalOlympicCommitteeandUnitedStatesOlympicCommittee.
    Staff Liaison: Abbie Friedman
    Task Forces
    These temporary structures are intended to exist until a specific task is completed and under no
    circumstances for more than a year. Due to their temporary nature, the ACSM Task Forces are
    not listed here. For a listing, please contact the membership@acsm.org.

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