Open invitation to the Higher and Post 16 Education sector for volunteers for membership of the JISC sub-committees
JISC is an advisory committee to the UK post 16 funding councils (further and higher education) and research councils. It is responsible for funding IT services and providing innovation in the use of IT for learning and teaching, research and administration. Its budget (core and capital funding) is around £100m per year.
JISC policy is determined by committees of volunteers, mostly drawn from the community, with relevant management and technical expertise. A nominations committee is responsible for identifying suitable members. JISC nominations process Membership of JISC committees represents an opportunity to make a significant impact at the national level on the development and implementation of the innovative use of ICT in education and research.
JISC is looking for new applicants interested in becoming members of JISC committees and contributing to the work of the JISC to the benefit of UK education and research. Membership of JISC and its committees is on an ad-hominem basis and is open to those who work in publicly-funded, and other, organisations involved in education and research in the UK and internationally and to anyone with the relevant skills (provided there is no conflict of interest). Membership is selected according to the balance of skills, knowledge and experience and diversity identified that is needed, including regional, ethical and sectoral balance.
JISC sub-committees usually meet three times a year (mainly in London) but members are also expected to contribute to other activities such as working groups and the evaluation of proposals. The number of days committment per year is therefore likely to be 8-10 days. Travel and subsistence expenses are paid but the posts are unpaid. The period of appointment is for four years intially. This may be renewed for a further four years at JISC's discretion. For JISC governance and the role of committee members, see JISC Members Handbook
If you would like to be considered as a member of a JISC Sub-committee(s) please complete the relevant application form below and email it to Jennifer Stockford (JISC Executive). These applications will be kept on a database for consideration by the JISC Nominations Committee at its next quarterly meeting. Applicants are then either placed on a short list for the relevant committee for up to three years or will receive a letter notifying them that their application has not been successful on this occasion. Those applications placed on the short list will be invited to participate in other JISC activities such as evaluation of bids, working groups, consultations etc.
Applications received are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The deadline for applications this quarter is 31 January 2009.