The College currently has several opportunities for Fellows to participate in activities. The following descriptions are provided to familiarize our membership with their functions..

Circuit Credentials Committees

The Circuit Credentials Committee has proved to be a vital part of the College's nomination process. Job requirements are limited to a six to eight week period beginning March 1^st of each year handling all due diligence on candidates from a particular circuit. Committees then set forth their recommendations with respect to these candidates which are reviewed by the Board of Governors for final determination. Every effort is made to maintain a balanced representation of the various disciplines on each circuit committee, as well as a balanced geographical spread.  As we continue to grow, state credentials committees will probably become more likely.

Lecture Committee

The Lecture Series is developing into a high point in the College's list of accomplishments and activities.  Since 1999, the College has sponsored an annual lecture by a prominent speaker. Past speakers include the Honorable Abner Mikva, former Chief Judge, US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and Counsel to President; US Appeals Court Judge for the Seventh Circuit, Richard Posner; Professor Theodore St. Antione, a former President of the National Academy of Arbitration and Arnold Weber, President Emeritus of Northwestern University.

Members of this committee are responsible for planning the initial phases of the yearly lecture , helping to secure a speaker and generate publicity and attendance at this sprintime event.

Click here to view text of the College Lectures to date.

Video History Committee

The College began work on this major project with the idea of preserving and perpetuating the history of significant events in the field of labor and employment law through the medium of videotape. A Steering Committee, already in place, has overall responsibility for directing the project and selecting initial historical events. It is envisioned that each video will have its own editorial board. These editorial boards will provide a substantial opportunity for Fellows to make real contributions and will have substantive responsibility for development of particular programs.  This would include identifying the participants, producing the script (i.e., a topic outline to guide participants) and developing a reading list or written materials to accompany the program. We will also recruit a fund-raising committee to conduct the overall effort, as well as utilizing individual editorial boards to aid in soliciting support for particular programs.

Newsletter Committee

The intent of the newsletter committee is to create an impressive publication which Fellows will read with interest, providing articles of substance and importance. With a target publication of four issues a year, the newsletter committee looks for Fellows to assist mainly as regular contributors. In addition, it is strongly encouraged that the individual accomplishments, honors and achievements of all Fellows be submitted for publication.

Induction Dinner Mentor Program

This program pairs up Fellows with new inductees at the Annual Induction Dinner. In many cases, nominating Fellows are unable to be present at the induction ceremony to greet their nominee. In an effort to help new inductees become acquainted with the organization, this group of Fellows would make contact with a designated group of inductees prior to the dinner, and then make plans to greet and introduce them at the annual ceremony.

We encourage all Fellows to volunteer for any of the various committees. If  you have not done so already, please notify Susan Wan in the Washington office of your interest.