ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry 2019 Strategic Plan

Vision: Advancing the science of chemical characterization and measurement to shape the future

Mission: To develop a strong community of professionals and students that supports individual career advancement and analytical chemistry as a whole

Champions: Kimberly Agnew-Heard, Anna Cavinato, and Roland Hirsch

Division members are encouraged to join in these strategies. Select a strategy to participate in and send an email indicating your interest by clicking on the name of the Champion for that strategy.

Goal 1: Attract and retain a diverse and engaged membership

Strategies* Resources & Impact* Strategy Champions and Team Members Target Dates
G1-S1: Develop and implement a new welcoming and orientation program for new ANYL members in the next 6 – 12 months R-M; I-H Olja Simoska; Anna Cavinato; Miquela Sena; Tracy-Lynn Lockwood; Julie McGettrick March 2020
G1-S2: Establish a part-time paid position analyze and coordinate new member retention, including maintaining current rosters, outreach to new members and new member orientation R-M; I-H Paul Bohn December 2020
G1-S3: Develop materials that articulate to decision makers the ANYL value proposition by the Spring 2020 R–L; I-M Bryant Nelson, Kristin Nuzzio, John P. Obrien, Amy Birch Spring 2020

Goal 2: Provide members tangible benefits for their membership

G2-S1: Organize lunch-time events at national meetings to provide enhanced networking opportunities by Fall 2019 R-M; I-M Matt Bush and Rachel Parise August 2019
G2-S2: Develop and implement interactive modules, webinars, and training exercises on analytical techniques, early career, and industry relevant skills R-H; I-H Karen Phinney and Doug Duckworth November 2019
G2S3: Have graduate student members organize virtual issues of an ACS analytical journal covering their area of expertise R-M; I-M Emily Smith November 2019

Goal 3: Communicate inside and outside the division in a consistent and sustainable manner

G3-S1: Establish a communications subcommittee of 3 professionals and 3 student members, focusing on updating the website, social media, and newsletter R-L; I-H Zachary Harms; Kristin Nuzzio Vig; Emily Smith; Alex Scheeline; Roland Hirsch October 2019
G3-S2: Develop a monthly newsletter that highlights division activities, members, and re-enforces value proposition with linkouts to social media by July 2019 R-M; I-H Lane Baker July 2019
G3-S3: Define and implement a sustainable approach to update the ANYL website with new information, news, programming, and other events on a regular basis R-M; I-H Kristin Nuzzio Vig June 2022

Goal 4: Be the recognized leader in the broader molecular measurement science community

G4-S1: Create more opportunities focusing on programming priorities by delineating and defining responsibilities for programming (end of 2019) R-M; I-M Kimberly Agnew-Heard   December 2019
G4-S2: Develop a list of analytical focused meetings/conferences and division member liaisons to initiate partnerships R-M; I-H Adam Wooley and Paul Bohn December 2019

*G = Goal; S = Strategy; R = Risk; I = Impact; H = High; M = Medium; L = Low

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Approved by the Executive Committee of the Division on May 8, 2019

Information updated as of November 6, 2019

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