Committees
CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE
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The ASIS Ottawa chapter is putting together new committees to help build a stronger foundation for our local security community. One of these committee is on certification. The chapter wants to facilitate, support and promote certification activities at the local level.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The role of the committee
- This committee will provide advice to the chapter, promote and facilitate certification activities
- The committee will meet on a quarterly basis (at minimum) via MS Teams
- The committee will provide advice in writing to the ASIS Ottawa chapter team
- The committee will facilitate webinars or other events to promote ASIS related certifications or to share best practices
EXPECTATIONS
Proposed dates for meeting:
- Friday March 25
- 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Planned meetings (to discuss preference):
- Friday June 3 – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- Friday September 23- 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- Friday December 9- 1:30pm – 3:00pm
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The chapter wants to engage schools, universities and other educational institutions to support students that are interested in making a career in security, including young professionals. ASIS offers several scholarships, training and education events, certification, job advertisements and mentoring opportunities.
The role of the committee (terms of reference)
- Provide advice to the chapter on how to best engage and serve the local security education community of interest (academic & industry)
- Support and facilitate mentorship opportunities, education and networking activities
- Share and promote communication with student and young professionals
- Meet several times a year, with opportunity for non-committee member attendance
- Assist with promoting the annual student essay grant (3 winning prices of 1000$)
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