The goals and focus of the Committee are:

• Enhance CAPA’s relationship with PA Programs
• Develop areas of common interests between PA Programs and CAPA

The terms of service on the Nominating Committee are:
Appointment: Appointment to the Committee is on an annual term, from July 1 through June 30. Members may be appointed at anytime during the year to fill a vacancy. Interest in reappointment to the Committee should be sent to the Committee Chair by early June.

Meetings:
Via conference calls, e-mail, or in person, will occur at least once annually, as needed throughout the year; 2 or 3 times annually.

Tasks:
The PA Program Relations Committee will:

1. Develop and maintain a method of regular communication between CAPA and PA Program Directors and PA Program faculty.
2. Increase CAPA membership among PA faculty.
3. Hold regular meetings with PA Program faculty at CAPA conferences.
4. Identify PA Program needs that can be met by CAPA.
5. Conduct PA Program faculty development activities regarding CAPA resources for students, recent graduates and faculty.
6. Develop a method of recognizing PA Program faculty at the conferences.
7. Profile PA Program faculty and program projects and/or functions via the CAPA News.

What type of person is the Committee seeking?

• One who is a CAPA member
• Those who respect and meet deadlines
• Those who are willing to serve and work within a team framework
• Those who have an interest in developing and maintaining enduring, positive and mutually rewarding relationships between PA Programs and CAPA
• Those who will actively support the goals, objectives and projects developed by the PA Program Relations Committee
• Those who will actively support the projects developed by the Student Affairs Committee
• Those who will actively support the goals and objectives of CAPA