IASSW Secretary's Report and Membership Update - July 2018 World Conference
The IASSW Secretary, Barbara W. Shank, provides updates on the membership growth of IASSW from May 2018 to July 2018, highlighting increases in institutional and individual members across regions. Additionally, the report covers the updating of IASSW policies and procedures, the Tripartite Committee meeting, and strategic planning initiatives. Explore the details of the report for key insights into the progress and developments within IASSW.
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IASSW SECRETARYS REPORT BARBARA W. SHANK, IASSW SECRETARY, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR JULY 2018 WORLD CONFERENCE DUBLIN, IRELAND
IASSW MEMBERSHIP MAY 2018 508 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS, 246 INDIVIDUAL & LIFE MEMBERS AND 6 AFFILIATE MEMBERS (760 IN TOTAL). AS COMPARE TO DECEMBER 2017, IASSW HAS AN INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP BY 73 TOTAL, 30 SCHOOLS AND 43 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. THE LARGEST INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP IS FROM THE ASIA AND PACIFIC REGION WITH BOTH INCREASES IN INSTITUTIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. ALL REGIONS HAVE AN OVERALL INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP WITH A TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF 687 IN DECEMBER 2017AND 760 IN MAY 2018. OUR SMALLEST MEMBERSHIP IS IN THE AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICAN REGIONS. THERE IS POTENTIAL TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP IN EACH OF THE FIVE REGIONS. Distribution of IASSW members by regions 300 Distribution of IASSW Membership 266 600 508 250 478 Schools 500 Individuals &Life 200 Affiliated 400 150 118 116 246 300 Dec-17 203 100 84 May-18 70 200 38 50 33 13 9 7 100 2 2 1 1 0 6 6 0 Africa Asia and Pacific Europe and Middle East Latin American North American and Caribbean 0 Schools Individuals&Life Affiliated
UPDATING OF IASSW MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The IASSW Manual of Policies and Procedures last updated in January 2017. Secretary is aligning the IASSW Bylaws, Constitution and Manual of Policies and Procedures to ensure consistency and completeness. Approval of policy for retaining, archiving and destruction of documents in process. Strategic Review Task Force on Strategic Planning EOI (Expressions of Interest) was circulated for consultation on implementation of relocating and reincorporation, strategic planning and future development of IASSW. Proposals reviewed, Committee Chaired by John Rautenbach. GDPR Data Processing Agreement GDPR is a regulation that requires organizations to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. Executed Data Protection Information Sheets and Data Processing Agreements with SAGE Publications and iXyr (web). Data Processing Agreement with Tate & Tryon pending signature by Tate & Tryon.
Tripartite Committee The Tripartite Committee (IASSW, IFSW and ICSW) met in London, January 2018. Held annual SAGE meeting to discuss administration and operation of the joint International Social Work Journal. Call for co-editors of International Journal was drafted. Co-editors, Patrick O Leary, Griffith University, Australia and Ming-sum Tsui, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong-Kong were selected. IASSW Elections Tetyana Semigina chaired the Nominating Committee. The committee did an excellent job of securing nominations for the treasurer and open Board positions. Helle Strauss (former secretary) chaired the Counting Committee with assistance from David McNabb, Nilsa Burgos (nominating committee) and Ute Straub. Helle Strauss will announce the outcome of the election for Treasurer and Board.
