Program Coordinating Committee (CoCOM)

Current Members

Gaherty, Jim (Chair) Columbia University
Allen, Richard University of California, Berkeley
Koper, Keith Saint Louis University
Song, Xiaodong University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Wysession, Michael Washington University, St Louis
Creager, Ken University of Washington
Busby, Robert IRIS
Butler, Rhett IRIS
Fowler, James IRIS
Shin, Candy IRIS
Simpson, David IRIS
Taber, John IRIS
Woolley, Robert IRIS
Woodward, Bob IRIS
Ahern, Timothy IRIS

Committee Charge

The IRIS Program Coordination Committee is charged with coordinating core programs and developing an integrated IRIS budget for review and action by the Board of Directors. As part of this process, the Program Coordination Committee should identify ways to enhance scientific effectiveness, encourage interactions, and look for economies of scale in IRIS operations. Program Coordination Committee activities are expected to result in improved coordination and cooperation of the core programs and optimized development and use of IRIS resources.

The Program Coordination Committee shall be chaired by the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and consist of the IRIS President, Director of Project Administration, Director of Finance and Administration, USArray Director, Program Managers, and the Chairs of the Program Standing Committees. The Board of Directors shall appoint a member-at-large chosen from the Board with terms of up to three years. The Program Coordination Committee shall meet at least twice a year.

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