Committees
The Oral History Association encourages members to participate in its committees:
Advocacy Committee
Learn More: Advocacy CommitteeThe Advocacy Committee guides Council and the Association in their role as an advocate for the field of oral history and issues of concern to the Association and its membership.
Committee on Committees
Learn More: Committee on CommitteesThe Committee on Committees recruits and assigns members to serve on the committees of the Association.
Development Committee
Learn More: Development CommitteeThe Development Committee oversees the association’s fundraising campaigns and other efforts to support the growth of the endowment in accordance with the strategic plan and the mission of the association.
Diversity Committee
Learn More: Diversity CommitteeThe Committee on Diversity encourages participation and representation of, and research related, to diverse groups in the OHA.
Education Committee
Learn More: Education CommitteeThe Education Committee promotes the use of oral history in the classroom at all levels of instruction and works to assure that the OHA addresses the needs of teachers.
Emerging Professionals Committee
Learn More: Emerging Professionals CommitteeThe Emerging Professionals Committee supports the career development of emerging professionals in the OHA, manages the OHA’s mentorship initiatives, and advises Council on policies and procedures that would make membership in the OHA more meaningful for this cadre of oral historians.
Finance Committee
Learn More: Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee exists to provide advice to the OHA officers and Council on the association’s financial matters, including investments, income, and expenses.
International Committee
Learn More: International CommitteeThe International Committee serves as a liaison to the International Oral History Association (IOHA), ensures international participation in the OHA program, encourages international participation in OHA publications, and holds an open session at the OHA Annual Meeting to promote discussion among members.
Membership Committee
Learn More: Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee serves to review and enhance membership opportunities and membership structures.
Nominating Committee
Learn More: Nominating CommitteeThe Nominating Committee nominates candidates for OHA officers and Council.
Public Programming Committee
Learn More: Public Programming CommitteeThe Public Programming Committee sponsors and hosts a yearly program of events, workshops, and other gatherings relating to oral history and aligned with the needs and interests of the membership of the Association.
Publications Committee
Learn More: Publications CommitteeThe Publications Committee assists the association’s editors in the development of a comprehensive and professional publications program.
Scholarship Committee
Learn More: Scholarship CommitteeThe Scholarship Committee determines recipients for OHA Annual Meeting scholarships.
Task Forces
The Oral History Association encourages members to participate in its Task Forces:
History Task Force
Learn More: History Task ForceThe OHA History Task force is working to collect, preserve, and activate OHA’s organizational history.
Law & Ethics Task Force
Learn More: Law & Ethics Task ForceThe OHA Law & Ethics Task Force was formed to address the legal and ethical dimensions of oral history, including the evolving landscapes of the US and Indigenous Law.
Caucuses
A caucus is a formally-recognized group within the membership, one defined by a shared identity, interest, or other criteria. The goal of a caucus is to foster community and inclusivity while creating mutually-beneficial relationships within the Association.
Caucuses are created by members according to their own initiative and interest. Council formally recognizes a Caucus upon their request and in accordance with the goals of the Association. In general, a request for recognition should be made by at least ten (10) members in good standing and include a succinct description of the defining composition of the caucus. Once recognized, caucuses will be advertised within the Association and its membership. They will also be given meeting time within the program of the annual meeting.
Caucuses have no formal responsibilities to the Association but, as recognized and valued segments of our community, the OHA welcomes their voice, advocacy, and contributions toward strengthening the work of the Association.
In order to maintain formal status, each caucus must submit the names of up to two co-chairs and a roster of current members at the end of each annual meeting. Chairs are responsible for convening the caucus and maintaining formal status. They should be selected by the caucus members on an annual basis and in a manner agreed to by a majority of those participating.
Archives Caucus
Learn More: Archives CaucusThe Archives Caucus aims to provide a forum for discussing best practices and generating interest in the intersections between Oral History and Archives.
Archives Caucus – Metadata Working Group
Learn More: Archives Caucus – Metadata Working GroupThe Metadata Working Group works to exchange and analyze both current and best metadata practices for making oral history accessible.
Indigenous Caucus
Learn More: Indigenous CaucusThe Indigenous Caucus was created to provide a community of support for our practitioners by creating the space and time to network and share knowledge and skills. Through our connection, we strive to amplify Indigenous voices within the field and promote the sustainability of this work for our practitioners.
