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The charge of this committee was not recorded, but it's evident that the charge was to recommend a replacement for Colin Orton as Editor in Chief of Medical Physics Journal in 2004.
The committee put out a Call for Editors on 3/4/2004 that read:
CALL FOR EDITOR OF MEDICAL PHYSICS
The term of the current Editor of the Journal Medical Physics, Colin Orton, Ph.D. will end effective December 31, 2004. A selection committee is now seeking proposals from qualified individuals to become Editor. The primary responsibility of the Editor is to ensure the continuing scientific quality of the journal, through the design and oversight of the manuscript review process, through the selection of members of the Editorial Board, and as Chair of the Editorial Board, which has authority over the editorial content and policy of the journal. The Editor is appointed by, and reports to, the Board of Directors of the AAPM. The Editor participates fully in the business management of the Journal as a voting member of the Journal Business Management Committee and maintains a working relationship with the American Institute of Physics with respect to journal production issues. Specific details are provided in the Rules of the AAPM.
Editorial staff support services at the AAPM headquarters facility will be provided to the Editor, who will retain authority over the manuscript review and publication process. Staff will ensure the timely distribution and tracking of manuscripts through these processes, the generation of correspondence and statistical data, and the maintenance of archival records, under the instruction of the Editor, and with support and local oversight of the Executive Director of the AAPM. There will be a period of planned transition between Editors and editorial operations to ensure continuity. The AAPM will provide the Editor with an honorarium and an expense budget. These financial aspects will be addressed in detail after an initial screening process.
Candidates for Editor should:
Have distinguished themselves in the field of Medical Physics through their research and publications, and other activities.
Be committed to maintaining Medical Physics as the premier journal for the publication of scientific and clinical papers.
Have strong organizational and administrative skills, and be able to work with others in an environment of distributed support and responsibility.
Have a working knowledge of the process of managing the operation of a scientific journal, and have prior service on an editorial board or equivalent.
Possess a vision of how to continually improve the quality of the Medical Physics Journal.
Be aware of the changing publishing environment associated with electronic publication technology.
Work in an environment that is supportive and conducive to an Editor''s workload.
Be prepared to serve as Editor for 6 years, subject to reappointment after a three-year term.
Reside in North America.
Individuals who are interested in applying for the Editor position should respond to this email at the earliest opportunity indicating their intent to submit a detailed application by March 15, 2004. The detailed application should be submitted electronically in the form of a letter addressing the previous nine items, plus any other special considerations. A curriculum vita should also be submitted.
The anticipated timetable for the selection and transitional process is as follows:
The search committee will compile a short list of the most qualified candidates by April 16, 2004.
Selected candidates will be asked to give a presentation to the search committee at AAPM Headquarters at a time to be arranged in June 2004.
Selected candidates will be asked to address their financial needs and to demonstrate that their institution is supportive.
The new Editor will be appointed by the Board at or before the 2004 AAPM Annual Meeting, at which time the transition process between Editors will be initiated.
Transitional arrangements will be the responsibility of the current and new Editors with the full support of the Editorial Board, the Journal Business Management Committee and staff.
The new Editor will assume full responsibility on January 1, 2005
In the minutes of the Board meeting on 7/29/2004, it is noted that the board appointed Hendee to EiC of Medical Physics beginning January 1, 2005.
Action Item: That William Hendee be appointed for a three-year term as editor of Medical Physics.
A-501 was deferred until Bill Hendee arrived
The term would begin January 1, 2005. Hendee spoke in appreciation of the previous Editors, in particular Colin Orton. His job will be to maintain the current stature and make further advancements.
Motion carried unanimously.
The committee put out a Call for Editors on 3/4/2004 that read:
CALL FOR EDITOR OF MEDICAL PHYSICS
The term of the current Editor of the Journal Medical Physics, Colin Orton, Ph.D. will end effective December 31, 2004. A selection committee is now seeking proposals from qualified individuals to become Editor. The primary responsibility of the Editor is to ensure the continuing scientific quality of the journal, through the design and oversight of the manuscript review process, through the selection of members of the Editorial Board, and as Chair of the Editorial Board, which has authority over the editorial content and policy of the journal. The Editor is appointed by, and reports to, the Board of Directors of the AAPM. The Editor participates fully in the business management of the Journal as a voting member of the Journal Business Management Committee and maintains a working relationship with the American Institute of Physics with respect to journal production issues. Specific details are provided in the Rules of the AAPM.
Editorial staff support services at the AAPM headquarters facility will be provided to the Editor, who will retain authority over the manuscript review and publication process. Staff will ensure the timely distribution and tracking of manuscripts through these processes, the generation of correspondence and statistical data, and the maintenance of archival records, under the instruction of the Editor, and with support and local oversight of the Executive Director of the AAPM. There will be a period of planned transition between Editors and editorial operations to ensure continuity. The AAPM will provide the Editor with an honorarium and an expense budget. These financial aspects will be addressed in detail after an initial screening process.
Candidates for Editor should:
Have distinguished themselves in the field of Medical Physics through their research and publications, and other activities.
Be committed to maintaining Medical Physics as the premier journal for the publication of scientific and clinical papers.
Have strong organizational and administrative skills, and be able to work with others in an environment of distributed support and responsibility.
Have a working knowledge of the process of managing the operation of a scientific journal, and have prior service on an editorial board or equivalent.
Possess a vision of how to continually improve the quality of the Medical Physics Journal.
Be aware of the changing publishing environment associated with electronic publication technology.
Work in an environment that is supportive and conducive to an Editor''s workload.
Be prepared to serve as Editor for 6 years, subject to reappointment after a three-year term.
Reside in North America.
Individuals who are interested in applying for the Editor position should respond to this email at the earliest opportunity indicating their intent to submit a detailed application by March 15, 2004. The detailed application should be submitted electronically in the form of a letter addressing the previous nine items, plus any other special considerations. A curriculum vita should also be submitted.
The anticipated timetable for the selection and transitional process is as follows:
The search committee will compile a short list of the most qualified candidates by April 16, 2004.
Selected candidates will be asked to give a presentation to the search committee at AAPM Headquarters at a time to be arranged in June 2004.
Selected candidates will be asked to address their financial needs and to demonstrate that their institution is supportive.
The new Editor will be appointed by the Board at or before the 2004 AAPM Annual Meeting, at which time the transition process between Editors will be initiated.
Transitional arrangements will be the responsibility of the current and new Editors with the full support of the Editorial Board, the Journal Business Management Committee and staff.
The new Editor will assume full responsibility on January 1, 2005
In the minutes of the Board meeting on 7/29/2004, it is noted that the board appointed Hendee to EiC of Medical Physics beginning January 1, 2005.
Action Item: That William Hendee be appointed for a three-year term as editor of Medical Physics.
A-501 was deferred until Bill Hendee arrived
The term would begin January 1, 2005. Hendee spoke in appreciation of the previous Editors, in particular Colin Orton. His job will be to maintain the current stature and make further advancements.
Motion carried unanimously.