During First Committee Meeting of the Semester

During First Committee Meeting of the Semester

Elect a Committee Chair

• The Chair is responsible for calling meetings, setting them up, and organizing an agenda.
• When calling the meeting, explain its purpose and what is to be accomplished.
• Use committees. Delegate responsibility and work to smaller groups. If you are the chair of a committee, break up the work among the members.

Elect a Secretary

• The Secretary is responsible for keeping minutes of the meeting.

Review Committee’s Purpose, Responsibilities, and Previous Year’s Action Items

• The Chair should orient new members to the committee’s purpose, named responsibilities, and general expectations for committee members.
• The committee should review the previous year’s action items and establish action items for the coming year.
• Determine when electronic meetings are appropriate (see suggestions below).