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Professional Interest Groups Chairs Meeting

Learn about the objectives of the ASHS Professional Interest Groups, which include educating members, promoting interaction, facilitating research and education, and recognizing outstanding contributions. The group home page offers various features for communication and collaboration among members. Submitting an annual report is required for all groups.

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Professional Interest Groups Chairs Meeting

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  1. Professional Interest GroupsChairs Meeting

  2. Objectives of groups The objectives of most ASHS Professional Interest Groups include the following: • To educate the membership on important issues via articles, blogs, webinars, etc.  (ASHS will assist in any required facilitation) • To promote interaction between and among the research, extension, teaching, and industry components of horticultural science; • To provide a forum for the development, discussion, exchange, sharing, or dissemination of ideas, information, or materials via Workshops, Symposia, contributed paper sessions, discussion groups, business meetings, field trips, regional and national meetings; • To promote, encourage, facilitate, or coordinate basic and applied research and education by identifying critical needs, developing methods and procedures, or preparing proposals; • To promote liaison or good working relationships with other organizations with similar interests; • To educate the public • To encourage recruitment of young scientists; and • To recognize outstanding contributions.

  3. Group Annual Report Form All Groups Must Submit an Annual Report!

  4. Group home page The group home page offers links to: Group Annual Reports Emailing all members Creating Blogs/Forums Adding Photos Group Directory

  5. Group Admin Options Group Admins can access features from the home page such as: Content Management Calendar Photos Management Blogs and Forums Member Management Email All Members Upload Reports

  6. Group Wall Located on the Group Home Page is a section for posting on the wall. Admins and members can communicate through this feed but members must be reminded to check the page often. No notifications go out when someone posts here.

  7. Thank you for serving as an officer in one of the ASHS Professional Interest Groups!

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