Revised 1/01

The President shall appoint an individual to each of the ten areas of interest represented in the Scientific Assembly.  The goals of these areas shall be similar to those of the region and national assembly.  These people shall serve three years and may be re-appointed.  (Appointment confirmed by next two presidents.)

DUTIES:
1. Direct the formation of scientific assembly sections at the state level, if possible.
2. Maintain close liaison with the national section Chair, regional coordinator, regional section Chair and state coordinator.
3. Determine the educational needs of the individuals in each scientific assembly area (can send questionnaires).
4. Secure and maintain a current, usable Talent Bank.  Coordinate efforts with the career committee.
5. Serve as a consultant or member of the annual meeting program committee in securing speakers and planning workshops to meet the needs of the members.
6. Encourage communications and cooperation with allied professional organizations, such as the American Society for Microbiology, the American Society of Clinical Chemists, etc.
7. Submit reports as requested to the ASCLS regional representative and to the President of ASCLS-PA at least one month prior to the Board of Directors meetings.
8. Submit at least one article per year for publication in “The Pennsylvania Newsletter”.

 EDUCATION SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY

PURPOSE: The Education Scientific Assembly of ASCLS-PA shall be concerned with issues relating to the education of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science and Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician students.

COMPOSITION: Members of this Scientific Assembly shall consist of Program Directors, Education Coordinators, Advisors, Faculty and other interested persons form both Hospital and College/Universities.  Due to the composition of this group, there will be those included in the assembly who are not members of ASCLS-PA/ASCLS.

CHAIR: The Chair of the Scientific Assembly shall be an Educator, a member of the ASCLS-PA and shall be appointed by the President to serve for three years and may be re-appointed.  The Chair will be responsible for:

1. Organizing Education Scientific Assembly meetings (Spring, Fall, ASCLS-PA Convention and others as deemed appropriate.
2. Maintaining updated mailing lists and program information.
3. Disseminating appropriate information regarding educational issues.
4. Reporting activities of the Assembly to the ASCLS-PA Board of Directors.
5. Requesting budgeted funds from ASCLS-PA.
6. Serving as a consultant to the planning committee of the ASCLS-PA annual meeting in securing speakers and planning workshops in Education to meet the needs of the members of the Assembly.