Research Committee
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Committee
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Operational Plans
Overview
The WEEB’s mission is "To provide leadership in
the development of learning opportunities that empower Wisconsin citizens with
the knowledge and skills needed to make wise environmental decisions and take
responsible actions in their personal lives, workplaces, and communities."
Charge
The Research Committee is charged with:
- Determining an agenda/action plan designed to move initiatives associated
with goal 4 of the strategic plan forward.
- It is anticipated this will take the form of a series of annual (July 1-June
30) operational plans for the committee.
- These plans will be presented to the WEEB for approval.
- Continuing to build the supporting infrastructure needed to move from
"business as usual" to the dream of environmental education opportunities that
provide for environmental literacy of all Wisconsin citizens.
- Communicating with other WEEB committees to ascertain needs and to provide
feedback that may direct their future action(s).
- Reporting to the WEEB at its quarterly meetings on the status of undertaken
initiatives.
- Anticipate reports will be in a written format rather than having a
committee member attend the WEEB meeting, although committee members are always
welcome to do so. One committee member (see "membership" below), should already
be in attendance at the WEEB meeting and should be in a position to answer any
questions that arise from other WEEB members regarding the work of the Research
Committee.
Budget
The Research Committee, will have an annual (July 1-June 30)
non-personnel budget (mileage, phone, postage, duplicating, etc.) for its work.
All expenditures will be made through the WEEB office. The Committee does not
have purchasing authority.
Membership
The Research Committee will consist initially of five to seven
members appointed by the WEEB. At least one committee member will be a currently serving
WEEB member. The committee will elect its chairperson.
Meeting Location and Times
Will be at the discretion of the committee.
- The Board expects the committee will make extensive use of email,
phone-conference calls and other technologies that reduce the need for
face-to-face meetings.
- The Board expects the committee will convene/communicate frequently enough
to be able to report progress on initiatives at each of the WEEB quarterly
meetings.
Additional Directives
The Research Committee may at its discretion:
- add or remove additional committee members beyond those originally appointed
by the WEEB. The Research Committee may not remove a member who was appointed
directly by the Board.
- create and dissolve sub-committees or task forces to carry out initiatives
identified within previously approved operational plans. Membership of
sub-committees and task forces will be approved by the membership of the
Research Committee and need not be approved by the WEEB.