About the Committee

This committee is responsible for identifying, investigating, and implementing communications vehicles to meet evolving member needs and promoting a better understanding of the profession of epidemiology to other health professions and the public. The Communications Committee consists of five Fellows or Members, and at least one of these is a member of the Board of Directors. Fellows and Members of the committee are appointed by the President for three-year terms. Representation on the committee includes individuals from academia, industry, and federal and state government to ensure the fullest representation of practicing epidemiologists. The committee also serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and Members/Fellows to ensure a timely and mutual exchange of information on matters pertaining to the practice of epidemiology.

Committee Members

• Cathy Critchlow, Chair (2013)
• Jan Marie Eberth, Vice Chair (2013)
• Carol Burns (2013), Online Newsletter Editor
• Sunday Clark (2013)
• Melissa Ford (2013)
• David Lilienfeld (2013)
• Victor J. Schoenbach (2013)
• Katherine Theall (2013)
• Edward J. Trapido (2013)
• Eduardo vivas (2013)
• Mary Schubauer-Berrigan - Admissions Committee liaison

Liaisons from ACE committees

• Admission - Christine Branche
• Awards - Craig Newshafer
• Education - Christopher P. Fennie
• Ethics - Thomas M. Weiser
• Finance - Christine Benally
• Membership - Sunday Clark
• Mentoring - Linda Cohen
• Minority Affairs - Charles Oke
• Nominations - Lorran Stallones
• Policy - Ross Brownson
• Program - TBD
• Publications - John F. Acquavella

Meetings

The Communication Committee meets regularly via conference calls. ACE members can contact the Chair or Vice-Chair for access to meeting minutes. 

• November 2010
• March 2011
• May 2011
• September 2011
• January 2012

Goals

1. Update the ACE website
2. Assist ACE committees with updating content for their committee page 
3. Assist with Newsletter creation (browse previous newsletters here)
4. Maintain ACE Facebook page (www.facebook.com/joinACE)

New initiatives 

1. Improve the ACE website with new functionality
2. Update ACE recruitment materials
3.  

Communications Materials

The website policy of American College of Epidemiology was adopted in September 2002. To view the website policy, please click here.

Email policy of American College of Epidemiology was adopted in September 2002. To view the website policy, please click here.