Committees
Committees are an important way for members to help APEN achieve its goals. It also means that members can become involved in areas that particularly interest them.
Becoming involved along with the Board Directors in these committees is a great way to learn, broaden your network and develop yourself professionally.
Governance
This committee ensures the governance systems of APEN, including the governance policies and procedures underpinning the conduct of the functions of the organisation comply with current regulatory requirements and reflect contemporary business, governance, policy and ethical requirements.
Chair: Roy Murray-Prior
Business Development
This committee looks after APEN's Business and Marketing strategies. They oversee APEN events, the biennial Conference , the biennial Roadshow (alternate years), the Mentoring Scheme, membership categories and sponsorship and sales opportunities and spreading the word about APEN and membership.
Chair: Noel Ainsworth
Communications
This committee looks after APEN's communication channels - ExtensionNet, Rural Extension & Innovation Systems Journal, APEN Website, eBulletin, Social Media, Webinars, Media releases. They also oversee the former Education Training and Professional Development committee (now a task force of the SE committee) and international initiatives, including engagement with the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) and the wider international community.
Chair: Nicole Sallur
Professional Development (plus Conference subcommittee)
This committee will initiate, lead and oversee APEN professional development events and activities.
Chair: Olivia Weatherburn
Regional Networking
This committee will support APEN’s Strategic Directions by ensuring the Board is kept informed of regional issues and interests. Sustain a strong network by connecting members to each other and to the organisation through various mechanisms. Create opportunities for members to interact online and/or face-to-face through sharing and promoting extension knowledge and skills.
Chair: Olive Hood
Willing to be involved in APEN activities?
Background
The Directors of APEN have introduced a new Board structure:
- Governance
- Business Development
- Communications
- Professional Development (plus Conference subcommittee)
- Regional Networking
APEN members are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to join at any time.
- Please send your expression of interest to info@apen.org.au. Subject line: EOI to join Committee.
- In your response, please outline: (400 words max.)
- why you want to be involved
- attributes, interests and skills you can bring to the committee
Terms of reference can be obtained by emailing the committee chair.