Shape The Future of Software Carpentry in an SCF Standing Subcommittee

This post originally appeared on the Software Carpentry website.

The Software Carpentry Foundation Steering Committee was elected to pursue ambitious goals driven by the voices and expertise in our community. We are therefore thrilled to announce a set of community-driven subcommittees aimed at initiatives essential to the Software Carpentry Foundation.

Today, we are asking for representatives from the community to support this effort and shape the future of Software Carpentry. Please step forward to volunteer for the standing committee most important to you. Committee members will be asked to dedicate a few hours per month. To join us, please email the SCF Steering Committee with your name and a few sentences about your interest.

Mentorship

The mentorship subcommittee seeks to develop and maintain a mentorship program in support of Software Carpentry instructors (e.g. pre/post-workshop instructor debriefing) and other community members as they progress through training, curriculum development, and other activities.

• SCF Liaison:
  • Raniere Silva
• Current Members:
  • Bill Mills
  • Carol Willing
  • Daniel Chen
  • Karin Lagesen
  • Kate Hertweck
  • Sheldon McKay
  • Tiffany Timbers
• Members Needed! Volunteers encouraged to apply at board@software-carpentry.org

Communication

The Communications Committee facilitates communication between the Steering Committee and many types of stakeholders including the public, potential workshop attendees, instructors, staff, and organizational members.

• SCF Liaison:
  • Adina Chuang Howe
• Current Members:
  • Amy Brown
  • Jonah Duckles
  • Ivan Gonzalez
  • Simon Waldman
  • Lynne Williams
  • Qingpeng Zhang
• Members Needed! Volunteers encouraged to apply at board@software-carpentry.org

Lesson Organization and Development

The Lesson Organization and Development subcommittee oversees and directs development, organization, and maintenance of the Software Carpentry curriculum materials.

• SCF Liaison:
  • Matt Davis
• Current Members:
  • John Blischak
  • Andy Boughton
  • Mariela Perignon
• Members Needed! Volunteers encouraged to apply at board@software-carpentry.org

Partner Relations / Fundraising

The Partner Relations and Fundraising subcommittee helps to manage stakeholder engagement, attract partnerships, and pursue funding for the Software Carpentry Foundation (SCF).

• SCF Liaison:
  • Jason Williams
• Current Members:
  • Tim Cerino
  • Tommy Guy
  • Jeffery Shelton
  • Leah Wasser
  • Chris Holdgraf
  • Tom Wright
  • Jonah Duckles
• Members Needed! Volunteers encouraged to apply at board@software-carpentry.org

Assessment

The assessment subcommittee seeks to assess the effectiveness of the activities of the Software Carpentry Foundation (SCF). Assessment may include measurement of educational efficacy, community engagement, and any other metrics of our pursuit of the SCF mission and vision.

• SCF Liaison:
  • Jason Williams
• Current Members:
  • Daniel Chen
  • Kara Woo
  • Meeta Mistry
  • Greg Wilson
  • Thomas Guignard
  • Rayna Harris
  • John Pearson
  • Neal Davis
  • Jeramia Ory
  • Xu Fei
  • Jory Schossau
• Members Needed! Volunteers encouraged to apply at board@software-carpentry.org

Finance

The finance subcommittee recommends financial policies and budgets that support the mission and goals of the Software Carpentry Foundation (SCF). The committee reviews all financial activities and monthly reports on SCF's financial performance against our budget goals and purposes.

• SCF Liaison:
  • Jason Williams
• Current Members:
  • Greg Wilson, ED
  • Jason Williams
  • Katy Huff
  • Tracy Teal
  • Tim Cerino
  • Josh Greenberg