Members: Alex Weekes, David Hollingsworth, Gordon Schwark
Staff Liaison: Chris Daniels 

The Audit Committee is comprised of three members appointed by the president. The committee will be given guidance from the organization’s independent CPA firm and will report the internal audit findings and recommendations for improvements to the Board of Directors. The committee is responsible for reviewing the annual financial statements and management letter prepared by the audit firm, to advise and recommend changes, obtain clarification and supporting documentation from the auditor, accountants, SRA treasurer and other staff.

Chair: Beth Olsen
Board Liaison: Peggy Harrell
Staff Liaison: Rebecca Vandall  

The Awards Committee is responsible for the selection of the most qualified nominees and/or recipients for the various awards of the Society as prescribed by the Board of Directors. The president shall appoint the chair and members of the committee.

Chair: J. Terry Manns
Board Liaison: Jackie Solberg
Staff Liaison: Nora Potter  

The Bylaws Committee receives or prepares all proposed Bylaw amendments and, after review and possible revision, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the proposed amendments. The committee shall be responsible for parliamentary procedures at Society meetings. The composition of the Bylaws Committee shall be a chair appointed by the president, and the bylaws chair of each section and of each division.

Chair: Sandra Nordahl
Board Liaison: Marcia Landen
Staff Liaison: Rebecca Vandall

The Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) is responsible for the implementation of quality programs to serve the needs of members, including program identification and development, budgeting and evaluation. The chair of the EPDC shall be appointed by the president; the committee will be composed of seven voting members and the past president who serves as a non-voting ex officio member and as the liaison to the Executive Committee. The seven must be comprised of five experienced research administrators and two “newbies.” Terms shall be three-year rotating terms in order to provide consistency. Committee members will be nominated, either by self-nomination or nominated by others. If nominated by others, proposed member must show a willingness to serve the three-year term. The chair of the EPDC and the past president will select the committee members from the nominations submitted.

Chair: Cliff Schofield
Staff Liaison: Chris Daniels

The Development and Finance Committee (DFC) establishes guidelines for budget and financial reporting, monitors the financial affairs of the Society, seeks new sources of revenue and makes recommendations on other financial matters as directed by the Board of Directors. The composition of the DFC shall be the treasurer of each section and of each division and the treasurer of the Society, who will serve as the committee chair.

Members: Frank Davis, Rene Hearns
Staff Liaison: Chris Daniels

A subcommittee of the DFC, the Investment Committee will be responsible for investment decisions. The Investment Committee will review the investment policy at least annually and present to the treasurer any recommended changes; effect investment decisions under this policy; at the direction of the treasurer, utilize the services of an investment consultant, third party investment advisors (money managers) and/or mutual funds advisor to carry out this policy.

Chair: Pamela Miller
Staff Liaison: Chris Daniels

The Executive Committee is responsible for managing the affairs of the Society between meetings of the Board of Directors. All actions of the Executive Committee shall be reported to the Board of Directors at the next meeting of the Board for approval. The Executive Committee is comprised of the officers of the Society and one other member of the Board of Directors who shall be nominated by the president and voted upon by the Board of Directors at the first meeting following the annual business meeting.

Cochairs: Maria Vargas and Janet Dibb-Leigh
Board Liaisons: Jackie Solberg and Jim Hanlon
Staff Liaison: Ellen Lupinski

The International Affairs Committee is responsible for developing international membership and a network among research organizations throughout the world, including the development of appropriate materials for distribution, in collaboration with the membership committee. The committee will also ensure that the annual meeting is advertised to an international audience and Society publications have an international content.  The president shall appoint the chair and members of the committee.

Co-Chairs: Judy Bristow, Cindy Kiel, JD, Bruce Steinert, PhD
Staff Liaisons: Ellen Lupinski and Rebecca Vandall

The Annual Meeting Program Committee is responsible for the theme, program content, and the social and other activities associated with the annual meeting. The Committee ensures that the meeting provides affordable and quality education and networking experiences that meet the needs of the members.

Cochairs: Domenica Pappas and Dorothy Yates
Board Liaison: Amy Sikalis
Staff Liaison: Brian Walrath

The Membership Committee is responsible for reviewing membership criteria and benefits, developing and recommending programs for the recruitment and retention of members, maintaining close liaison with the sections and divisions in relation to their membership programs, and ensuring that statistical data and information on membership are maintained by the Society. The committee shall also develop membership and information materials for distribution in North America and to foreign countries. The composition of the committee shall be a chair, appointed by the president, and the membership chair of each section and each division, a representative from the Chapter Relations Committee and a non-voting liaison from the Board of Directors who is appointed by the president.

Chair: Wendy Schroeder
Staff Liaison: Ellen Lupinski

The Section and Division Presidents Committee is responsible for coordinating activities of the sections and divisions in support of the overall mission of the Society. At the discretion of the president, the committee may select one member to serve as an ex officio, non-voting representative at the SRA International Board of Directors meeting.

Chair: Pamela Miller
Staff Liaison: Chris Daniels

The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for facilitating strategic planning for the Society and the methods to evaluate the progress made on achieving goals and objectives. The Committee shall develop a multi-year plan for advancing the mission and goals of the Society and submit it to the Board of Directors for approval. It shall also be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the plan, for reporting progress to the Board of Directors at the January meeting and for recommending revisions at the June meeting for the following fiscal year. In doing so, the committee will solicit input from Executive Office staff, committee chairs, editors and other volunteer leaders.

Staff Liaison: Nadia Aboulhouda

The Chapter Relations Committee is charged with ensuring that SRA's existing chapters are in alignment with SRA's Policies and Procedures and for providing guidance to chapters in development. All chapter presidents serve as ex officio members of the committee.