Communities

Steering Committees

Beginning in 2026, Steering Committees contribute to the ongoing evaluation, suggestions for improvement and recommendations for the SCELC priorities, as well as ensuring that programs and services meet the needs of the SCELC community and align with the organization’s mission.

A Steering Committee does not replace the need for dedicated SCELC program staff and is not tasked with direct financial management of the program.

Steering Committees are reaffirmed or retired through a 3 year review cycle with first review commencing July 2028, with a report submitted by or before January 2029.

Current Program Steering Committees

• Awards & Scholarships
• Acquisitions
• Transformative Agreements
• License Agreements
• Shared Print

Leadership Structure

Steering Committees are composed of 6-12 members and co-chaired by one SCELC staff and one Member staff. The Member staff co-chair also sits on the Council of Chairs. Terms are for 3 years, with the option to renew one time. Co-chairs provide a slate of proposed nominations in May of each year for July 1 appointments, or as needed due to departures

Expectations

• Annual report to SCELC leadership. This should also include a brief report on the group's activities in the previous year.
• The co-chairs will manage a community mailing list, meeting schedules and hosting, and community documents all with basic platform support from SCELC.
• At least, one annual All Participants virtual meeting
• The co-chairs may request formation of task forces or working groups