Term Length: Annual Session 2026 - Annual Session 2027

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
2. Must be able to attend all required meetings and conference calls when necessary. 
3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
4. Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.
   
5. Experience serving on the Council on Communications is strongly preferred.

Estimated Time Commitment

Estimated time commitment is 4 hours/month which includes council calls and action items. Certain months may require additional time.

Required Meetings
Please refer to the PDF schedule listed above for all required meetings for the Council on Communications Chair.

Responsibilities
Digital initiatives strategy

• Works closely with staff to promote ASDA initiatives via social content.
• Acts as a resource for chapter communication efforts (e.g., chapter newsletters and websites).
• Oversees the creation of posts and videos to be posted on social media throughout the term. ASDA provides access to graphic design platform for council use.
• Reviews and approves all content produced by council associates and video production managers. 

Council management 

• Supervises the activities of the Council on Communications.
• Approves all council meeting agendas and minutes.
• Mentors council associates.
• Assists with orientation and transition of new council members.

Term Length: Annual Session 2026 - Annual Session 2027

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
2. Must be able to attend all required meetings and conference calls when necessary.
3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
4. Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.

Estimated Time Commitment

Estimated time commitment is 3 hours/month which includes council calls and action items. Certain months may require additional time.

Required Meetings
Please refer to the PDF schedule listed above for all required meetings for the Council on Communications Associates.

Responsibilities
Digital initiatives strategy

• Works closely with staff to promote ASDA initiatives via social media content.
• Create templates to be completed and posted on social media as assigned by the Chair throughout the term. ASDA provides access to graphic design platform for council use.
• Acts as a resource for chapter communication efforts (e.g. chapter newsletters and websites).

Term Length: Annual Session 2025 - Annual Session 2026

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
2. Must be able to attend all required meetings and conference calls when necessary. 
3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
4. Must complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.
5. Must have access to video equipment. This will not be provided by ASDA. ASDA provides access to video editing software.

Estimated Time Commitment

Estimated time commitment is 4 hours/month which includes council calls and action items. Certain months may require additional time.

Meetings
Please refer to the PDF schedule listed above for all required meetings for the Video Production Managers.

Responsibilities
Digital initiatives strategy

• Works closely with staff to promote ASDA initiatives via social media videos.
• Creates videos as assigned by the Chair throughout the term.
• Acts as a resource for chapter communication efforts (e.g., chapter newsletters and websites).