2.1 Membership

• The committee is composed of a Chair (appointed by the DivCHED Chair) and up to 15 additional members.
• Members are nominated by the IAC Chair and approved by the DivCHED Chair.
• Membership should reflect a diversity of backgrounds, institutions, and international interests.

2.2 Subcommittees

To facilitate the distribution of responsibilities, IAC maintains standing subcommittees:

1. International Travel Award Subcommittee
   • Reviews applications and selects the annual awardee(s).
   • Reports recommendations to the IAC Chair.
2. International Events & Engagement Subcommittee
   • Coordinates DivCHED’s participation in international events that highlight global collaboration and inclusion in chemistry education.
   • Oversees DivCHED’s annual involvement in the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast.
   • Identifies and organizes participation in additional international events that align with the IAC mission.
3. Marketing Subcommittee
   • Designs and disseminates flyers, announcements, and social media promotions of IAC activities, awards, and international events.
4. Symposia Subcommittee
   • Submits, organizes, and manages IAC-sponsored symposia at regional, national, and international meetings (e.g., ACS National Meetings, BCCE).
   • Members run and preside over sessions.

Additional task forces may be created as needed for time-limited projects.

The International Activities Committee is charged with:

• Host Symposia and Events both within and beyond the United States, ensuring that each event has one veteran IAC member, one new IAC member, and one international DivCHED member as co-organizers.
• Support International Participation by awarding an annual Travel Award ($2,500) to support ACS DivCHED members in attending international meetings, with preference for junior or underrepresented faculty.
• Promote Collaborations by initiating and maintaining connections with global chemical education networks and organizations.
• Disseminate information on international opportunities and events through the DivCHED website, newsletters, and social media.
• Foster Global Partnerships by sharing updates from international bodies such as IUPAC and the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE).
• Collaborate with ACS Committees, including the Joint Board–Council Committee on International Activities, to align activities and avoid duplication.
• Respond to Requests for support from chemical educators abroad, particularly those in developing countries.
• Advocate for Human Rights by remaining attentive to issues affecting chemical educators worldwide.

Annual Cycle of Activities

January

• Chair submits information requested by the DivCHED Secretary by February 1 for the Division Annual Report.
• Outgoing Chair (if applicable) prepares transition documents for the incoming Chair.

February

• Chair drafts spring report for DivCHED Executive Committee and submits agenda items.
• International Events & Engagement Subcommittee leads DivCHED’s participation in the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast.

March/April

• Committee meets at the Spring ACS National Meeting.
• Chair circulates minutes and action items after the meeting.

May/June

• Symposia Subcommittee coordinates submissions for Fall ACS or BCCE symposia.

July

• Chair drafts fall report for DivCHED Executive Committee.
• Travel Award Subcommittee finalizes awardee selection.

July/August

• Chair submits list of recommended candidates to CPN for upcoming vacancies.

August/September

• Committee meets at the Fall ACS National Meeting or the BCCE (in lieu of Fall ACS when appropriate).
• Members completing terms are recognized.

September

• Chair circulates meeting minutes and action items.

October–November

• Marketing Subcommittee promotes upcoming symposia, events, and the next cycle of Travel Award applications.
• International Events & Engagement Subcommittee begins planning for upcoming global events.

December

• Committee reviews and updates the Operations Manual; sends proposed edits to the Member at Large.
• If Chair is completing their term, they prepare materials for transfer by January 1.

• The IAC maintains records of meeting agendas, minutes, reports, and award documentation in a shared digital archive designated by DivCHED.
• The Chair prepares and submits annual and semi-annual reports to the DivCHED Executive Committee, summarizing activities, outcomes, and future plans.

• This manual will be reviewed annually in December by the Committee.
• Proposed revisions are submitted to the DivCHED Member at Large and incorporated into the Division’s official records.