EDITORIAL BOARD

HazingPrevention.Org Position Description

Service to HPO
The Editorial Board works with the Editor to ensure that all publications are consistent with the purpose, mission and policies of HazingPrevention.Org.

Position Impact
The Editorial Board plays an important role in HPO’s Strategic Plan and ongoing efforts to provide excellent communication to sponsors and constituents. Editorial Board members are expected to produce quality publications that help the organization fulfill the mission of HPO “Empowering people to prevent hazing in college and university environments to foster a more developmental student experience within groups."

Duties

• Generate ideas, write materials, review submissions, and edit all articles and columns for the electronic newsletter and sponsor communication as necessary.
• Determine themes and seek articles and content material with the Editor and Executive Director for upcoming issues.
• Meet all deadlines as determined by the Editor and Executive Director.

Qualifications and Skills
Members of this committee should have some or all of the following characteristics:

• Prior editing and publication experience. An editing sample will be required before appointment to the position.
• A strong background in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and APA Style.
• Ability to apply innovation in the development of resources.

Benefits
The Editorial Board keeps abreast of current issues and events in hazing prevention, makes contact with constituents from various areas of experience and background, hones editing and writing skills, and has the satisfaction of having a tangible product to reflect efforts of Editor and Editorial Board. These skills and lessons likely carry over into other organizations with which a person is affiliated.

Supervision & Support
The Editor provides supervision and support. The Executive Director will support the committee and provide information as needed.

Training for HPO Committee positions is conducted annually each fall or as needed for new volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator will provide training through a required one-hour required volunteer training session. The Editor will provide additional training specific to the position.

Required Commitment
Members are appointed for one calendar year. Members of this committee can expect to spend approximately 5-7 hours per month on the group’s activities. There may be some times of the year that are busier than others. Members will be asked to participate in quarterly conference calls with the committee chair as well as monthly email communication. Additional communication may be needed depending on the project load. Committee Members are encouraged to contribute financially to HPO as able. Donations can be made via www.hazingprevention.org. Members may be asked and are encouraged to attend and participate in HPO programs.

Reporting
Editorial Board members will report to the Editor, which reports to the Board. The Editor will develop an annual Project Plan (goals), and provide quarterly status reports.