Committees

CSE is an active organization, with many committees and volunteers. There are many avenues for involvement and many benefits, both to you and to CSE. Below is the list of active CSE Committees. Interested in getting involved? Join a committee!

To learn more about CSE Committees, how to get involved, and the path to leadership at CSE, read the Science Editor article: The Structure of CSE Committees and How to Get Involved

To join a CSE committee, you must be a member in good standing. Learn about the benefits of CSE membership and join today.

Committee

Subcommittee

Primary Purpose

Executive

 

Determine CSE’s strategic initiatives and exercise the authority of the Board of Directors ‎in the management of the Society between regular meetings ‎of the Board of Directors, as necessary

Board Liaison: Emilie Gunn

 

Awards and Honors

Recommend the recipients of the annual CSE Award for Meritorious Achievement, the CSE Distinguished Service Award, and the CSE Certificate of Appreciation

Chair: Shari Leventhal

 

Nominating

Conduct the annual nomination process, vetting ‎candidates and presenting a recommended slate for elected office

Chair: Glenn Landis

Education

 

Produce content to educate CSE members, including the Annual Meeting, Fall Symposium, Short Courses, and Webinars

Board Liaison: Kristin Inman

Co-chairs: Josephine Sciortino & Heather diAngelis

 

Program

Plan sessions for the annual meeting. Members are expected to organize a specific session for the event.

Co-chairs: Mia Ricci & Carolyn deCourt

 

Fall Symposium

Plan sessions for the Fall Symposium. Members are expected to organize a specific session for the event.

Co-chairs: Jill Jackson & Jason Roberts

 

Webinars

Plan and organize the schedule of CSE webinars

Chair: Steve Smith

 

Short Courses

Plan and execute short courses through suggesting content, timing, and potential faculty

Co-chairs: Carissa Gilman & Andrea Kunz

Finance

 

 

Monitor and make recommendations for the financial health of CSE

Board Liaison: Brittany Swett

Co-chairs: Jennifer Regala & Chhavi Chauhan

 

Sponsorship

 

Support the procurement of sponsors to help CSE carry out its mission

Co-chairs: Elizabeth Yepez & Stephanie Valladao

Marketing and Communications

 

 

Develop and execute marketing strategies to support specific CSE events and initiatives

Board Liaison: Erin Landis

Co-chairs: Kimberlyn Stuart & Bob Sumner

 

Web Editor

Monitor, edit, and update website content on an ongoing basis

Web Editor: Felix Sebastian

Membership and Community

 

 

Promote membership in CSE, develop concepts for membership retention and growth, plan and execute activities to promote connection between members

Board Liaison: Peter Olson

Co-chairs: Rachel Taylor & Doug Parker

 

DEIAA

Support CSE in establishing an organizational infrastructure, culture, and capacity among its leadership, members, and the profession at large to deliver programmatic activities and training to integrate DEIA best practices

Co-chairs: Amy Ritchie Johnson & Sumi Sexton

 

CSE Connect

Plan and implement frequent CSE Connect sessions for CSE Membership

Co-chairs: Ginny Herbert & Renae Keep

 

Industry Advisory Board Oversight

Manage all operational activities of the Advisory Board to increase membership, refine existing CSE products and services, and develop strategic communication opportunities with commercial organizations and societies

Chair: Tony Alves

Professional Development

 

 

Promote professional development within CSE and work to serve editorial professionals in the sciences by providing a network for career development

Board Liaison: Christina Bennett

Co-chairs: Christina Nelson & Jennifer Workman

 

Certificate Program

Create a supportive network for career development by managing and advancing the operations of the CSE Publication Certificate Program

Chair: Morgan Sorenson

 

Mentorship

Support the development of early career individuals by managing CSE’s Mentorship- Program that pairs them with veteran CSE members in a one-on-one setting

Co-chairs: Barbara Gastel & Leslie Niestadt

Editorial Policy Committee

 

 

Serve as a resource regarding editorial and publishing policies applying to publications in the sciences.

Board Liaison: Brittany Swett

Co-chairs: Emma Shumeyko & Stephanie Casway

 

Science Editor

 

Science Editor serves as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among professionals concerned with editing and publishing in the sciences. The Editorial Board works with the Editor in Chief to suggest ideas for potential articles.

Editor in Chief & Editorial Board Chair: Jonathan Schultz

Managing Editor: Beverly Lindeen

 

SSF/CSE Manual

Oversee regular updates and production of the CSE style manual