What’s In It For You?
Professional Growth
Build leadership skills, expand your expertise, and gain visibility in the IAM community. Committee work looks great on your CV and LinkedIn.
Network & Connect
Collaborate with peers facing similar challenges. Build relationships that last throughout your career. Access exclusive knowledge sharing.
Drive Real Change
Your contributions directly impact how thousands of institutions manage identity. Shape standards that enable breakthrough research.
Committees
Mission: Provides strategic governance and oversight for the InCommon Federation
Quick Facts
- Focus: Strategic direction and policy
- Meets: First Monday monthly, 4 p.m. ET
- Time: 2-3 hours/month
Perfect for: Senior leaders and strategists
Current Projects: Federation growth strategy, international partnerships, policy framework updates
Member Quote: “Steering Committee work lets me influence the direction of IAM for all of higher education.”
Mission: Provides expert recommendations on technical operations and federation management
Quick Facts:
- Focus: Technical standards and operations
- Meets: Bi-weekly Thursdays, 1-2 PM ET
- Time: 3-4 hours/month
- Perfect for: Technical implementers and architects
Current Projects: Federation 2.0 architecture, automated onboarding, security enhancement protocols
Impact Highlight: TAC’s recommendations improved federation reliability by 40%
Mission: Guides architecture strategy and long-term technology roadmap
Quick Facts:
- Focus: Architecture and strategic planning
- Meets: Bi-weekly Tuesdays, 11 AM ET
- Time: 3-4 hours/month
- Perfect for: Enterprise architects and visionaries
- Global Participation: Welcome
Current Projects: Zero-trust architecture patterns, cloud integration frameworks, international standards alignment
Member Diversity: 40% international participation
Mission: Formulates strategies for global wireless roaming in research and education
Quick Facts:
- Focus: Wireless access and roaming
- Meets: Check current schedule
- Time: 2-3 hours/month
- Perfect for: Network engineers and service managers
Real Impact: Enables 3M+ daily authentications globally
Success Story: “Thanks to eAC’s work, our students connect seamlessly at 10,000+ institutions worldwide.”
Committee Work That Scales
6.2K+
Institutions benefiting from committee decisions
100+
Active committee members
15
Years of continuous community governance
40%
Growth in participation over 3 years
$2M+
Saved annually through shared standards
Your Journey to Committee Leadership
Interactive Timeline:
Month 1-3: Observer
- Attend open meetings
- Learn committee dynamics
- Connect with members
Month 4-6: Contributor
- Join subgroups
- Volunteer for projects
- Share expertise
Month 7-12: Active Member
- Lead initiatives
- Mentor newcomers
- Shape decisions
Year 2+: Leadership
- Chair committees
- Drive strategy
- Represent community
Ready to Make Your Mark?
Smart Matching Tool: Answer 3 questions to find your ideal committee
Quick Start Options:
- Attend a Meeting: Most committee meetings welcome observers. Pick one that interests you and jump in. View Meeting Calendar
- Connect with a Chair: Have questions? Committee chairs love talking to potential members. Contact Us
- Express Interest Anytime: Can’t wait for nominations? Let us know you’re interested. Reach Out
Everything You Need to Succeed
Resource Categories: Getting Started
- New Member Orientation Guide
- Committee Handbook
- Meeting Etiquette & Tools
- Glossary of Terms
Stay Connected
- Committee Wikis
- Discussion Forums
- Slack Channels
- Meeting Archives
Make an Impact
- Project Templates
- Decision Frameworks
- Best Practices Library
- Success Metrics Guide
Recognition
- Certificate Programs
- LinkedIn Badges
- Speaker Opportunities
- Publication Credits