Achievement Awards Committee
Description:
This task force is responsible for administration and selection of the Society’s member achievement awards including the Maison G. deNavarre Medal Award; Robert A. Kramer Lifetime Service; SCC Merit Award; and Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Low-Medium - Several virtual meetings throughout the year
Audit & Finance Committee
Description:
This committee provides oversight of financial reporting; audit results; internal accounting controls; tax filings; and investment strategies of the organization.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Medium - Quarterly virtual meetings
Committee on Scientific Affairs
Description:
This committee develops the scientific program for the annual meeting, including submitted abstract review and judging; recommends invited speakers/topics; judges student posters; and reviews/scores sessions and published Journal articles for various awards consideration.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
High - Frequent virtual meetings throughout the year
Conduct & Disciplinary Action Committee
Description:
This task force convenes only as needed to review formal complaints charged against members; investigate facts and respond to complaints against SCC members who have allegedly violated the Society’s Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, or Code of Ethics; and recommend appropriate course(s) of action.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Low - Virtual meetings as needed
Education Advisory Committee
Description:
This committee provides oversight of education activities of the Society; reviews and revises CEP course materials in support of the Society's strategic intiatives; recommends speakers, topics, and programs for inclusion in the education portfolio; and monitors latest trends/information regarding cosmetic science developments.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Medium-High - Monthly virtual meetings throughout the year
Diversity & Inclusion Insights Committee
Description:
This committee develops and recommends strategies, programs, plans, resources, and courses of action to positively impact D&I within the society and the industry that we serve; includes sustaining relationships with HBCU's and other relevant organizations.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Medium - Monthly virtual meetings throughout the year
Governance Committee
Description:
This task force convenes as needed to discuss and recommend changes to the policies and procedures, Bylaws, and Code of Ethics of the Society; reviews proposed changes to Chapter Bylaws; and recommends changes to Board consideration.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Low-Medium - Several virtual meetings as needed
Journal Advisory Group
Description:
This committee provides direction, oversight, and recommended strategies for the development of our Journal of Cosmetic Science, including the review process, corrections and comments, and approval of publication for all papers submitted to the journal.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Medium-High - Quarterly virtual meetings
Membership Recruitment & Chapter Growth Committee
Description:
This committee considers changes to membership and chapter-related policies; interprets existing directives/policies; focuses on membership retention, engagement & growth; and identifies areas where new chapters may be viable.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Medium - Quarterly virtual meetings
NextGen Advisory Committee
Description:
This advisory group provides direction to and oversight of the NextGen activities of the Society; recommends programs and resources to engage the next generation of cosmetic chemists; and focuses on the education, mentoring, and networking needs of students and early careerists.
Time Commitment/Level of Engagement:
Medium - Quarterly virtual meetings