The purpose of the BCC is to provide guidance, oversight, and financial accountability to the General and Program Chairs of the BCCEs; to review evaluations and financial reports of past BCCEs; to solicit, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, recommend the locations and General Chairs of future BCCEs; to closely evaluate BCCE Memoranda of Agreement (MOA); and to provide fiduciary responsibility for DivCHED’s BCCE enterprise. The Biennial Conference is the signature event for our Division, typically having more than 1500 attendees presenting papers, participating in workshops, and exploring research to improve student learning. The BCCE is the premiere conference for chemical educators throughout the world.
- Worked with the University of Wisconsin for 2026 BCCE to approve Ex Ordo app for conference management, including hybrid capabilities
- Approved recommendation of 2028 site proposal pending site visit.
- A subcommittee of the Biennial Conference Committee has begun work to develop a plan for succession planning for the role of the meeting planning partner, including meeting with ACS and an independent consultant.
- A subcommittee of the Biennial Conference Committee has begun review of the operations manual and is developing recommendations for chair succession.
- A subcommittee of the Biennial Conference Committee is working with the web developers to design a BCCE website and archival process.
- Work with 2026 BCCE team to launch conference.
- Submit recommendation for 2028 BCCE site.
- A subcommittee of the Biennial Conference Committee will submit a proposal for succession planning for the role of the meeting planning partner.
- A subcommittee of the Biennial Conference Committee will finalize website design.
- A subcommittee of the Biennial Conference Committee will update the BCC webpage and operations manual.
Supported travel for committee members and the MPP to make a site visit for the 2028 host site
Supported initial 2026 BCCE expenses - including Ex Ordo contract
Funded MPP
Motion to accept the Southern California Team's proposal to host the 2028 BCCE at the University of San Diego. 11 members present for the discussion. Approved by a vote of 10/0/1
Ongoing support of the BCCEs