2023 Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling Board of Directors Application

2023 Accreditation Council for

Genetic Counseling

Board of Directors Application

For Board Term: July 2023 – June 2027

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) Board of Directors (BOD). We are currently accepting applications for the following Board positions:

• Program Leadership Member (program director or associate program directors of fully accredited programs) - 1 available position

• Practitioner Member (certified genetic counselors) - 1 available position

• Academic Member (An Academic member is someone currently or recently engaged to a significant degree in teaching, research, or administration at an educational institution not necessarily associated with a genetic counseling program) - 1 available position

• At-Large Member (any member type) - 1 available position

Individuals are elected to the BOD to serve for four years to conduct the business of ACGC, which is to:

Accredit graduate programs.
Monitor trends in the field of genetic counseling and in the area of allied health care accreditation and adjust ACGC guidelines and programs as needed.
Monitor the interests and concerns of programs seeking accreditation.
Represent the board with dignity, respect and credibility.
Manage the financial obligations of ACGC.

ACGC is a deliberative Board that deals with standard setting in post-secondary education. It is important that the work setting of potential board members is supportive since time is often required during the workday to carry out ACGC responsibilities.

DEADLINE: Monday, November 28, 2022

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Credentials*

Institution/Organization*

Work Address*

City*

State/Province*

Postal/Zip Code*

Phone Number*

Email*

Job Title*

Graduate Program Attended*

Degree Obtained*

Year Graduated*

Year Certified

What position are you applying for?*

Program Leadership

Practitioner

Academic

At-Large Member

Application

Please answer the following questions below.

*Required

Skills*

What skills do you possess are a good match for a Board position?

Volunteer Experience(s)*

What experience(s) have you had that may prepare you to serve as a Board member in the field of genetic counseling?

Hope to Gain From the Experience*

What do you hope to gain from this experience?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice*

What diverse perspectives would you bring to your role, and how do you believe your perspectives could contribute to the board?

File Upload*

Please attach one of the supporting documents here. Selection choices include:

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Thank You For Your Submission

Thank you for submitting your application to serve on the ACGC Board of Directors. If selected, ACGC Staff will contact you via email to arrange an interview at the conclusion of the Call for Nominations period.

If you have questions, please email the Executive Office at info@gceducation.org.

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