Affinity GroupsThe SREE Board developed guidelines to facilitate the formation of subgroups of SREE members and encourage networking and community within the organization. Currently, there are three recognized affinity groups: Open Science in Education, Researchers of Color, and Women in Quant. This page is being updated. Please continue to check back. Open Science in Education Affinity Group Welcome to the SREE Open Science Affinity Group webpage. The Open Science Affinity group is a community dedicated to promoting open science practices in educational research. Membership is free to any member of SREE. The Open Science Affinity group sponsors workshops and presentations at the annual conference, intermittent webinars for the SREE community, and promotes open science practices through the SREE newsletter, and the Open Science email list and website. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the Open Science Affinity group, please contact the current chair, D. Betsy McCoach at [email protected] Open Science Governance Document
Guiding principles for Affinity GroupsAdopted May 26, 2022 Affinity groups provide a structure for subgroups of SREE members to form into smaller groups for professional development and networking opportunities. Such groups enable members to identify research, practice, professional development, and/or identity-based groupings for focused conversation and connections. This document outlines the guiding principles for their operation, including their establishment, expectations, and benefits. The principles will be revisited after two years. Benefits for Affinity Groups Formal SREE Affinity Groups can obtain: - Membership support from SREE staff, including: - A membership listing and listserv - Dissemination of information on activities to the SREE membership - Other communications support, such as upkeep of a page on the SREE website. - Collaboration on fundraising and resource development opportunities of mutual benefit to the Affinity Group and SREE. - Space and logistics support for a gathering at the Annual Meeting.
Establishment of Affinity Groups - Affinity Groups can be established through a petition to the board and board approval. - Such petition must include: - A paragraph documenting the goals of the affinity group and how the group supports SREE’s vision and mission - A paragraph documenting possible activities for the group - The name and affiliation of at least 20 SREE members expressing interest in joining such an Affinity Group. - The name and affiliation of a set of individuals to be the initial points of contact for the establishment.
Expectations of Affinity Groups Active Affinity Groups are expected to: - Annually submit a short report to the Board (by December 31) documenting - One to three individuals to be point people for interactions between the Affinity Group and the Board - A brief (1-2 paragraph) summary of activities in the past year - A brief (1-2 paragraph) summary of activities planned for the coming year, including identification of potential support or assistance from SREE to accomplish those activities. - Engage in fundraising activities only in collaboration with SREE and in particular through coordination with the SREE Executive Director. - Activities of the Affinity Group must be in accordance with SREE’s bylaws, mission, values, goals, and operational guidelines. - If the affinity group is found in violation of any of this, or does not submit their annual report, the group will be placed on probation or may be dissolved at the discretion of the SREE Board. Affinity Group Membership - Affinity Group membership will be open to any SREE member - Non-SREE members are welcome to attend Affinity Group meetings and participate in events but may not be formal Affinity Group members.
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