Academy Committees

The Academy has implemented 8 new committees to help facilitate “action” toward the goals of The Academy rather than just “activity.”  The following is a brief description of each new committee, along with the name and contact information of each Chair.

ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT
Develop Academy programs that enable the organization to be recognized as providing the support and programs that are meaningful to mediators.  Improve The Academy as a professional association.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Evaluate and develop the best ways to most effectively and economically conduct the day-to-day business of The Academy.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Support business objectives of The Academy mediators.  Consider matters related to operating a for-profit mediation business.

GOALS AND STRATEGIES
Facilitate the development of The Academy goals and strategies to guide the organization’s activities and resources in both the short term (1 year) and long term (5 years).

MEDIATION ADVOCACY
Promote mediation as a superior process for resolving disputes.  Educate the public and specific stakeholders about mediation as a process.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Support the professional objectives of The Academy mediators.  Consider matters relating to the professional needs of our member mediators.

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Identify and evaluate resources, programs, and services available from other organizations or sources that the committees can utilize.

TECHNOLOGY AND WEBSITE
Create technology and website strategies that are needed to support the goals of The Academy.