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Upcoming events
- Accreditation examination in Queensland and Western Australia(Event)(5 days)
- Accreditation examination in South Australia(Event)(5 days)
- Accreditation examination in eastern states(Event)(5 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(23 days)
- Editors WA meeting(Event)(23 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(51 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(86 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(114 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(142 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(177 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(205 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(233 days)
IPEd Notes 31 (March 2008)
Over the past two months the work of IPEd has intensified as the new organisation takes shape and begins to implement its accreditation scheme. More than two dozen volunteers across the country are donating their time and expertise to write and review briefs and budgets, prepare agendas and minutes, attend teleconferences, and keep up with relentless email. We are grateful to all those who put so much effort into advancing the profession.
Following the incorporation of IPEd, the interim council is in the process of handing over to the duly constituted council that will govern the institute's affairs. The council consists of one delegate from each member society of editors, and it will have a part-time, paid secretary. The position description for the secretary and other working arrangements are under consideration. Plans are being made for the inaugural meeting of the council, which will appoint an honorary treasurer and approve a budget.
Meanwhile, it's full steam ahead on accreditation. The Accreditation Board has set itself a tight schedule, because it believes that members want to see action on this matter; it expects to hold the first accreditation examination at the end of July. After considerable discussion the board has decided that this exam will be conducted on paper, using traditional mark-up. The board recognises that the online and onscreen proposals offer the possibility of reduced costs and easier delivery - and reflect the way more and more editors work - but has concluded that additional time is needed to research these proposals in detail to determine the best option, accurately cost it and then trial it.
The board has drafted a budget, and it is also compiling a procedures manual to guide candidates and assessors in the conduct of the exam, which will be posted on the IPEd website by the end of April. The members of the Assessors Forum are contributing sample exam questions to a database and discussing arrangements for marking and moderation. For a full description of the exam, see CredAbility 7 in society newsletters and on the website.
The board has written a brief for developing the first exam, and it will appoint a team - a lead writer, three reviewers and a proofreader - to develop the exam paper and marking scheme. Editors who have at least five years' experience are invited to apply for these positions. Key selection criteria and application forms may be obtained from your Accreditation Board delegate or the website; the closing date for applications is 14 March.
Janet Mackenzie
Liaison officer
