Term Length: Annual Session 2025 - Annual Session 2026
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
- Must be able to attend all required meetings and conference calls when necessary.
- Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
- Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by the established deadline.
- Experience serving on the Council on Professional Issues is strongly preferred.
Estimated Time Commitment
Estimated time commitment is 4 hours/month which includes council calls and action items. Certain months may require more time such as planning for Service Month, planning for D&I week, reviewing Dentistry in the Community Grant applications, and reviewing Community Builder of the Year nominations.
Required Meetings
Please refer to the PDF schedule listed above for all required meetings for the Council on Professional Issues Chair.
Responsibilities
Community outreach strategy
- Bridges the gap between local, district and national community engagement or outreach leaders.
- Develops resources for chapters to utilize for community engagement or outreach initiatives.
- Works closely with staff to establish annual community outreach objectives.
Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Supports and encourages equity for all students within dental education.
- Work with staff to develop and implement educational programs and resources that raise awareness about unconscious bias, cultural competency, and the benefits of diversity in the dental profession.
- Encourage communication and collaboration with dental schools, dental associations, and policymakers to foster an inclusive environment within the dental profession.
Council management
- Supervises the activities of the Council on Professional Issues.
- Approves all council meeting agendas and minutes.
- Mentors council associates.
- Assists with orientation and transition of new council members.