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Early Career Participation in Professional Societies: Service with Benefits

Early Career Participation in Professional Societies: Service with Benefits. Jean Bahr UW - Madison. From the University of Wisconsin Tenure Guidelines [T]he granting of tenure is based on evidence of teaching excellence;

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Early Career Participation in Professional Societies: Service with Benefits

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  1. Early Career Participation in Professional Societies: Service with Benefits Jean Bahr UW - Madison

  2. From the University of Wisconsin Tenure Guidelines [T]he granting of tenure is based on evidence of teaching excellence; a record of professional creativity, such as research or other accomplishments appropriate to the discipline; and service to the University, to the faculty member' s profession, or professional service to the public.

  3. From the University of Wisconsin Tenure Guidelines Professional contributions include service on departmental and university committees as well as service to professional organizations, and professional consultation to the community, to agencies of government, or to industries. Especially significant results of the candidate's individual efforts should be documented. Professional growth that results from service should be discussed. Reviewing of proposals for granting agencies or manuscripts for journal articles, and service as editor for a journal should also be documented.

  4. Some Opportunities to Participate • Oral or poster presentations at meetings • Attending division/section events at annual meetings • Volunteering to moderate technical sessions • Volunteering to judge student presentations • Organizing meeting technical sessions • Volunteering for a committee • Supervise a student chapter at your institution or serve as a “campus rep”

  5. Some Benefits • Increase visibility of your research and get early feedback prior to publication • Meet and interact with junior and senior members of your community • Develop networks for research collaboration • Establish yourself as a community member • Opportunities to guide organizations in directions of interest to you • Student recruiting • Continued professional development

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