The Education and Professional Development Council (EPDC)

2025-2027 EPDC Co-Chair

The purpose of the Education and Professional Development Council (EPDC) is to stimulate, promote, and improve education and professional development in the field of ceramics.

The EPDC will represent ACerS in matters pertaining to education and professional development and will maintain communication among other groups within ACerS in matters relating to education and professional development.

EPDC Co-Chairs terms and appointments

ACerS EPDC Co-chairs operate on a 2-year term, with staggered elections. EPDC Co-Chairs will be appointed by the president of ACerS upon recommendation. Each Co-Chair will be eligible for immediate reappointment, with the intent of maintaining continuity of the EPDC leadership. The EPDC Co-Chair position will begin at the ACerS Annual Meeting at MS&T.

EPDC Co-Chairs roles and responsibilities

The Co-Chairs shall be responsible for the editorial content of any publication by the EPDC. The Co-Chairs shall each year, prior to three months before the next Annual Meeting of the society, provide an annual report to the Board of Directors covering the activities of the EPDC during the previous year.

The annual business meeting of the EPDC shall be held during the week of the Annual Meeting of the society. The Co-Chairs are to hold additional virtual business meetings throughout the year, with timing appropriate to support the organization and/or support of education and professional development activities. The members of the EPDC standing committees, subcommittee(s), as well as the leaders within the collaborative groups (as defined below) are also invited to attend the EPDC council meetings with at least one spokesperson attending to provide a short report.

EPDC standing committees, subcommittees, and collaborative groups

The standing committees of the EPDC are:

• Awards Committee
• Accreditation Committee
• Material Advantage Committee Representatives

The Mentor Program subcommittee also falls under the EPDC. The Mentor Program subcommittee manages ACerS yearly mentor programs.

The Co-Chairs will actively engage members of the Young Professionals Network (YPN), members of the President’s Council of Student Advisors (PCSA), and members of the Keramos Board of Directors in pursuing educational and professional development activities. These communities are identified as collaborative groups within the EPDC.

The EPDC will aim to work closely with the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF). The Co-Chairs will maintain open communication with the Director of the CGIF.

EPDC Co-Chair nomination eligibility

Please review and download the EPDC Rules, provided below, to gain a full understanding of the EPDC.

Any ACerS member who is a member of the EPDC and has interest or relevant experience is encouraged to apply.

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else please complete the nomination form below and submit by Friday, April 25, 2025. Please contact Yolanda Natividad with any questions.