Communities:Division of Chemical Education

From ChemEd Collaborative

The Division of Chemical Education (DivCHED) is one of 33 technical divisions within the American Chemical Society. Its members come from the entire educational spectrum (pre-secondary, secondary, two- and four-year colleges, universities, research institutions), and include those from industry who are concerned about the education and professional training of future chemists and other molecular scientists.

DivCHED provides a common ground for teachers and students of chemistry to examine chemical education in its broadest sense through its committee and governance structure, website, Newsletter, programs at national and regional ACS meetings, the ACS Exams Institute, the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), and the premier journal in its field, the Journal of Chemical Education.

Strategic Plan--2007

The Division of Chemical Education is developing a strategic plan to make the division more responsive to its members. The plan is based upon a needs assessment that was carried out early in 2007. A Strategic Planning session was held in the summer of 2007 and to implement the goals set forth there five task forces have been set up. DivCHED is also seeking volunteers to serve on task forces for each goal of the strategic plan.

• Strategic Goal 1 Implement a global communication plan and social network infrastructure by 2010.

• Strategic Goal 2 Establish an infrastructure to foster professional development and mentoring opportunities for CHED members, promote broader participation of membership in CHED activities, and nurture future CHED leaders by 2010.

• Strategic Goal 3 Identify, classify, and deliver access to quality resources, including those developed by CHED, that enhance the teaching and learning of chemistry by 2010.

• Strategic Goal 4 Exchange ideas, expertise, and resources for the teaching and learning of chemistry within the ACS and with national and international organizations by 2010.

• Strategic Goal 5 Comprehensively review and assess programs, products and services both within and outside of CHED to create greater efficiency and synergy by 2010.