ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee Positions
-
Set the strategic direction for the organization to best support the community of researchers, practitioners, and artists working in computer and graphics and interactive techniques
-
Promote technical and creative excellence, through taking an active role in the community as individuals
-
Adhere to the cultural expectations of the organization (Scroll down the page to see the EC culture statement)
-
Supervise the operational activities of the organization which include:
-
Provide benefits for ACM SIGGRAPH members within the scope and financial resources of the organization
-
Provide high-quality resources and programs (conferences, newsletters, etc.) within the scope of ACM SIGGRAPH’s mission statement
-
Promote communication and interaction both within ACM SIGGRAPH and between ACM SIGGRAPH and the broader community
-
Oversee conferences, symposia and workshops, both for quality and fiscal soundness
-
Promote and publicize ACM SIGGRAPH achievements
-
-
Take on two of the following jobs:
-
Lead or actively participate in one of the five teams which are collectively responsible for the strategic work of the Executive Committee
-
Act as a liaison to a group of 3-6 of the ACM SIGGRAPH Standing Committees
-
Act as a liaison to one of the conference advisory groups (SIGGRAPH or SIGGRAPH Asia)
-
-
Lead or actively participate in two calls/month for each of the groups selected from the above list
-
Vote on important decisions affecting ACM SIGGRAPH strategy and operations
-
Attend ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee meetings (both 3-4 in-person meetings per year and two hour-long calls/month)
More information about the ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee can be found in Section 2 and about the Standing Committees and Strategy Groups in Section 6 of the ACM SIGGRAPH Policy Guidelines.
Election Timeline
July
Call for Nominations Posted
August
Nominations Committee conducts interviews at the annual SIGGRAPH conference. Further interviews are done after the Conference, if necessary.
March
Slate Presented to ACM
June
Candidate Statements Posted
Ballot posted
August
Election Results Announced
September
New Directors take office