Call for nominations: INFORMS Public Sector Operations Research Board | Submissions by Friday, Oct 3rd
Dear colleagues,
It is time to hold annual elections for board members for the INFORMS Section on Public Sector Operations Research. The PSOR Section is a growing and vibrant community and a great forum to disseminate research and network with other colleagues. We request your nominations (or self-nominations) for the following officer positions by Friday, October 3rd.
· PRESIDENT-ELECT. It is a three-year commitment. The President-Elect shall assist the President and substitute for the President as needed, including presiding at meetings. The President-Elect shall succeed to the office of President upon completion of the latter's term of office. The President shall succeed to Past President in the last year of tenure.
· SECRETARY-TREASURER. It is a one-year commitment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall mainly support the President in the preparation of the business meeting agenda and taking minutes during our PSOR board meetings. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also keep funds and other records updated and help with running the annual PSOR board elections.
· VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. It is a two-year commitment. The Vice President of Communications shall be responsible for maintaining the web site, the newsletter, and any other external or internal communications outlets. The Vice President of Communications shall succeed to the office of Secretary-Treasurer upon completion of the latter's term of office.
· JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS. It is a two-year commitment. The Junior Vice President of Programs shall assist the Senior Vice President of Programs. The Junior Vice President of Programs shall succeed to the office of Senior Vice President of Programs upon completion of the latter's term of office.
· VP OF AWARDS. It is a two-year commitment. The Vice President of Awards shall be responsible for coordinating the PSOR awards and chair the award sessions at the INFORMS Annual conference.
Please include a short bio and photo of the candidate when sending your application to gdimas@bryant.edu. Note that anyone nominated should have an active PSOR membership.
Thank you and best regards,
Geri Louise Dimas
2025 PSOR Treasurer/Secretary
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Geri Dimas
Assistant Professor
Bryant University
Smithfield RI
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