ADEC Committees

The following are brief descriptions of the role of ADEC's committees and taskforces.

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ADEC Connects
The purpose of the committee is to develop and edit “ADEC Connects”, which is published on the ADEC website every other month.
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Audit/Finance and Investment
Selects firm to conduct annual audit. Receives and reviews findings of auditors and the Finance committee is charged with oversight and review of the organization’s financial performance including review of investments and long term financial viability. Reviews monthly statements and monitors ongoing financial activity the committee is responsible to the ADEC Board through the board treasurer.
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Awards
The Awards Committee solicits nominations for the following annual awards:  Death Education, Clinical Practice, ADEC Service, and Research Recognition and chooses recipients for these awards each year.  The Awards Committee considers possible nominations for the Special Contribution award (not awarded every year).
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Body of Knowledge
Responsible for identifying the essential areas of Thanatology necessary for determining adequate knowledge of the field.
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Concurrent Session Task Force
The Concurrent Session Task Force is charged with reviewing and offering recommendations to the board regarding the structure of concurrent sessions used in the ADEC conference and the abstract submission process. More specifically, the board would appreciate recommendations regarding the following areas.  Please note that the specific questions offered are not meant to be exhaustive.
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Conference Co-Chairs
To oversee the content of the ADEC annual conference.
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Distance Education Committee
Develops plans for ADEC to deliver continuing education programs through means other than at the annual conference.
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Ethics
To help ADEC members to maintain the highest level of professional ethical conduct.  
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LRDC (Leadership Recruitment and Development Committee)
The LRDC’s functions are outlined in the ADEC Bylaws, Article IX.  It oversees the nomination and election process for the ADEC officers, Board members, and two LRDC members each year.  It also “develops and places volunteers year-round.”
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New Member Welcoming and Mentoring Committee
The New Member Welcoming and Mentoring Committee welcomes new members to the organization through mailings and activities at the ADEC conference (e.g., booth, meeting). In addition, the committee oversees the matching of new members with mentors who are more long standing members of the organization.
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Newsletter – The Forum
Edits the official publication of the Association, which features timely articles on Thanatology-related topics, membership news, and information on professional development opportunities.
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People of Color/Multicultural Forum
Recruitment and retention of people of color in ADEC
- forum of support for people of color/people interested in issues related to culture
- resource to ADEC on matters related to culture and diversity in death, dying, and grief

Planned Giving Committee
The planned giving committee will oversee the development and implementation of a plan for soliciting large donations from current ADEC members.
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Professional Development
Assigns faculty to teach pre conference courses; develops standard course content.

Public Education Committee
to develop recommendations for the Board of Directors regarding the types and forms of public death education that ADEC should be providing as well as mechanisms for delivering these public death education offerings.
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Networking Groups
Supports the establishment and maintenance of ADEC special interest groups, which offer opportunities for information exchange, collegial interaction and support based on specific professional and/or personal areas of interest/expertise.
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Regional Workshop Task Force
The purpose of this task force is to determine interest in and feasibility of regional workshops, including such things as where and when they would be held, how they would be funded, etc.
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Retired Person Task Force
The purpose of this task force is to determine the feasibility and advisability of a retired membership status and to determine the criteria and benefits that would be associated with that membership.
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Scientific Advisory Committee
The purpose of the SAC is to provide scientific advice to the ADEC executive committee and the ADEC board regarding relevant scientific developments within the field of thanatology. In addition, the panel will offer information to ADEC members about scientific findings that are particularly relevant to practice within the field of thanatology. The SAC will also serve as a general resource regarding scientific developments within the field of thanatology that have implications for ADEC’s practice and policies and serve as a general resource to the organization.
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Student Paper Awards
Student Paper Awards were developed to encourage students to do scholarly work in the field of death and dying. Committee members review student papers and choose recipients for these paper awards.
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Student Scholarship
The purpose of the committee is to promote student involvement in ADEC through financially supporting their attendance at the annual conference.

Student Initiative
To encourage networking among student members and to promote students’ visibility within ADEC community
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Student Silent Auction Committee
To promote funding of student scholarships through sales of donated auction items.
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Specialty Workshops
Selects training programs delivered prior to the annual conference for professionals wishing to increase their knowledge, skills and competency in topic-specific areas of Thanatology.
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Volunteers
Links interested ADEC members with opportunities for serving on committees, which are essential in meeting the needs of the membership and for the successful operation of the Association.

Web Site Editor
Provides editorial guidance and direction regarding the content and format of the ADEC Web site.
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ADEC Credentialing Council Committees  

Fellow (FT)
A designation indicating an advanced level of education, training and experience in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement.

Marketing
Educating about and promoting the Certification Program to individuals and organizations in the field.

Test Committee
Responsible for creating, updating and maintaining a list of psychometrically valid questions for the certification examination.

Item Writing
Responsible for writing test items for the certification examination.

Recertification Committee
Reviews and suggest modification of criteria for recertification. Monitors the evaluation of recertification.