In addition to the Executive Committee, the day-to-day work of CPSR is handled by committees of volunteers appointed by the Board or Executive Committee. While any CPSR member can join a working group around an issue important to CPSR, the Board appoints the standing committees, because they're entrusted with carrying out central CPSR activities, in coordination with the full Board. Each standing committee includes one or more Board members.

If you're a member who would like to volunteer for a CPSR standing committee, you're invited to email the chair of the committee you're interested in. Please briefly tell the chair why you're interested in the committee and what you might contribute to it. After discussing your potential involvement, the chair can send your name to the Board for consideration. Since this is a volunteer-run organization, member participation in committees is much appreciated.

The following standing committees have been authorized by the current Board:

Board Development Committee

Chair: Robert Guerra

Members:

Todd Davies (board member)

The purpose of this committee is to cultivate new candidates for positions on the Board of Directors and Advisory Board.

For more information, please contact the Committee Chair: rguerra(a)cpsr.org

Membership Development Committee

Chair: To be appointed

Members:

Joi Ito (board member)
Desiree Miloshevic (board member)

The Membership Committee was established by the Board and was merged with the Chapters/Regions committee. This committee is responsible for developing and coordinating a membership plan and an ongoing membership campaign, as well as fostering the grassroots component of CPSR's work by involving members and groups in CPSR work.

For more information, please contact the Committee Chair: erikn(a)cpsr.org

Finance Committee

Chair: John Dwyer

Members:

Todd Davies (board member)
Bill Drake (board member)
Desiree Miloshevic (board member)
Joi Ito (board member)
Erik Nilsson (board member)

The Finance Committee was established by the Board and includes the Treasurer as an ex-officio member. This committee will monitor the budget and the general financial situation. It will propose a budget to the Board once a year and can propose modifications for approval whenever it deems that circumstances so warrant.

For more information, please contact the Committee Chair: dwyer(a)cpsr.org

Program Committee

Chair: Todd Davies

Members:

Bill Drake (board member)
Paul Hyland (board member)
Doug Schuler

The Program Committee was established by the Board and includes staff members with program-level responsibilities. This committee presents proposals to the Board concerning program opportunities and potential allocation of CPSR resources to new programs. It also reviews proposals for projects and recommends action to the Board.

For more information, please contact the Committee Chair: tdavies(a)csli.stanford.edu

Publications Committee

Chair: To be appointed

Members:

Bill Drake (board member)
Paul Hyland (board member)
Erik Nilsson (board member)

This committee carries out Board policy by making decisions about the editorial content of  publications in CPSR's name.

For more information, please contact the Committee Chair: nbrigham(a)cpsr.org

Technology Committee

Chair: Paul Hyland

Members:

Robert Guerra (board member)
Nancy Brigham (board member)
Joi Ito (board member)

CPSR's Technology Committee is the board committee charged with overseeing CPSR's technology infrastructure.  This includes all web, mail, and mailing list servers and sites, in addition to providing input and oversight regarding the national office infrastructure.  It is also responsible for making sure that the members, leadership, and staff are sufficiently informed to use these technologies effectively.

For more information, please contact the Committee Chair: phyland(a)cpsr.org