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ROBERT SHARP LECTURE COMMITTEE
Committee Members
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Dorothy Merritts |
Franklin and Marshall College |
Committee Chair |
Artesha Moore |
AGU |
Staff Partner; Vice President, Affiliation, Engagement, and Membership |
AGU |
Staff Partner; Program Specialist, Section Awards and Lectures |
Committee Charge
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Key Duties
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1Review data from honors selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
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2Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of lecture nominations are competitive
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3Select the Sharp lecturers
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4Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nomination
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5Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes
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6Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process
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7Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
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8Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs