2009-2011 biennial report - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor ...
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Information Technology Task Force<br />
MEMBERS<br />
Susan Newbold, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FHIMSS, Chair (USA)<br />
Sharon Bourgeois, PhD, RN, FCN, FRCNA (Australia)<br />
Rita Collins, PhD, MEd, RGN, BNS, HDipEd (USA)<br />
Robert Fraser, BScN, RN (Canada)<br />
June Kaminski, MSN, BSN, RN (Canada)<br />
Denise Tyler, MSN/MBA, RN-BC (USA)<br />
Tim Ringlespaugh, Staff Liaison (USA)<br />
GOALS<br />
• Undertake an environmental scan of current and future technology needs of members globally.<br />
• Identify strategies to support member and chapter application of technology in terms of functioning and<br />
programming.<br />
ACCOMPLISHMENTS<br />
• The task force investigated the use of “YouTube“ type video contest to help promote membership,<br />
recruitment, The Circle and other <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Theta</strong> <strong>Tau</strong> benefits available to all members.<br />
• Considering rewards and incentives for participating.<br />
• Investigated utilizing a survey to understand the needs of members. The committee reviewed previous<br />
surveys initiated by the STTI Marketing Department. The committee has concerns about overlapping<br />
survey information.<br />
• The IT task force utilized The Circle to store committee documents, make announcements and<br />
schedule meetings. The taskforce investigated the use of The Circle, chapter websites and committee<br />
portals to improve communication and strengthen outreach with members.<br />
<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> Biennial Report 43 © <strong>2011</strong> <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Theta</strong> <strong>Tau</strong> <strong>International</strong>
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