RSC Regional Meetings2006

proud of the past

building the present

confident for the future

RSC Visionto be the most effective international organisation for advancing the chemical sciences

Staff

Strategic Plan

Members

Boards DivisionsForums

Council

GeneralAssembly

Interest groups

Sections

Strategy themes Increase our influence in key decision

making bodieswe will participate in, and influence, science and education policy discussions across the UK and with the EU, and ensure we are recognised as a key source of expertise and advice on the chemical sciences

Broaden our science basewe aim to nurture the core chemical sciences, expand our scientific footprint and enhance the support for the applied science

Foster the study and teaching of chemical sciences

we will encourage the study, and enhance the teaching, of the chemical sciences at all levels

Strategy themes Enhance the benefits of membership

we will become increasingly relevant, receptive and responsive to a broader range of chemical scientists across the UK, EU and more internationally

Promote professional qualifications and ethical conductwe will promote our professional qualifications, best practice in the chemical sciences and uphold the highest ethical standards

Enhance our publishing activitieswe will build upon our international reputation for excellence in publishing through strengthening our core products and by encompassing a broader footprint

Strategy themes Improve our channels of

communicationwe will enhance the perception and image of the chemical sciences and its practitioners amongst our members, the international scientific community and the general public

Pursue activities in partnerships with other organisationswe will build national and international alliances to further the impact of the chemical sciences and its practitioners

Strategy themes Improve our governance, structure and

financial planningwe will complete the review of our governance and structure and ensure the provision of resources for the effective delivery of the strategic plan

Investing in our staff and supporting our volunteerswe will develop our staff and support our volunteer network to deliver our strategy

Enhance our publishing activities Excellence Innovation Speed Value

Expand global reach Integrate with strategic plan Invest surplus in chemical science

RSC Publishing 23 Journals Historical 160 year archive Several databases (Analytical Abstracts,

Methods in Organic Synthesis…) Ca. 45 books/year Own web platform Based in Cambridge Ca. 150 staff

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RSC Journals: ValueBuy Tetrahedron or all these from the RSC…..

Chem Comm Dalton Trans PCCP Faraday Discussions The Analyst JAAS J Mater Chem New J Chem J Environmental Monitoring Green Chemistry Lab on a Chip Photochem & Photobiol Sci

Chem Soc Rev Natural Product Reports Annual Reports A, B & C Methods in Organic Synth Natural Product Updates Catalysts & Catalysed React Analytical Abstracts CrystEngComm A lease to the RSC archive

…and have $932 left over

RSC Journals: Charity Publishing is a central charter object All surplus invested in charitable RSC

activities World’s poorest countries get our front-list

journals for free World’s poorest countries get our archive

for free

Chemistry World Award winning - ALPSP

Best Magazine Vibrant news and features Excellent recruitment

medium Award winning journalist

Library & Information Centre Powerful information service Professional chemist librarians Trend towards remote e-access E-collection growing fast RSC journals available through LIC to

members RSC archive available through LIC to

members

Issues facing RSC Publishing Change of the business models to open

access, author-pays Strong competition for the best authors

from commercial publishers Decline in library funding relative to

scientific output The global nature of our markets Need for constant technical innovation

What Publishing delivers Fulfils part of the charitable remit of the

Society - dissemination of information Enhances the image of the RSC Provides a window to the chemistry

community Introduces a truly international component Generates income for charitable activities Activities integrated with L&P

Increase our influence in key decision making bodies Promote informed decision making on

science and education policy throughout government and funding agencies

Play a leading role in EuCheMS and lobbying activities in Brussels

Work with Funding Councils for strong sustainable chemical science base in HE

Continue to promote the Campaign for Chemistry

Broaden our science base Support core chemistry areas Continue expansion into related areas:

Materials Chemical biology Environment, Sustainability & Energy

Develop support for ‘applied sciences’ Build and support UK science infrastructure Increase our global science networks

Foster the study and teaching of chemical sciences

Foster the study and teaching of chemical sciences Improved CPD and careers advice Modernise curricula including practical work Influence ‘Building for Future’ initiative Broaden ‘AimHigher’ reach Address ‘Bologna issues’ Develop ‘Celebrities for Science’

Foster the study and teaching of chemical sciences

Enhance the benefits of membership Modernise range of

member benefits

Enhance the benefits of membership Modernise range of member benefits Broaden range of RSC publishing and

library products/services offered

Archive

On-line

Enhance the benefits of membership Enhance member networking and

international support Promote interest group activities as key

benefit Campaign for member views on key policy

issues Develop ‘one-stop-shop’ for careers Ensure RSC is relevant, receptive and

responsive to members’ needs

Promote professional qualifications and ethical conduct Ensure that standards required for MRSC,

FRSC and CChem are maintained and remain relevant

Active promotion of value of CChem with employers

Continued promotion and development of company training schemes

Develop CPD opportunities to support acquisition of designatory letters

Improve our channels of communication Broaden scope of Chemistry World and

RSC News Launch RSC News International Improve and expand RSC web site Enhance council-member contact through

national, regional and local meetings Become open transparent organisation

Pursue activities in partnerships with other organisations Continue to lead UK L&P initiatives through

Parliamentary LINKS days

Pursue activities in partnership with other organisations Become ‘partner of choice’ for others Support development of the CLC and

Science Council Collaborate with other UK bodies to

develop UK science base Closer collaboration with national chemical

societies Host 2009 IUPAC meeting and Chemistry

Olympiad

Improve our governance, structure and financial planning Review and modernise L&P governance Integrate new L&P structure with internal

RSC organisation Develop 5-year Financial Plan that supports

core activities and minimises risks in publishing and pensions

Investigate scope for external financial support

Review of L&P governance Review Group is Jim Feast & Elliot Finer,

supported by Tony Ashmore Group has invited submissions from Boards

and Committees, and all members via RSC News. Group is meeting with Chairs of committees. All views are welcome

Aim is to produce a draft report for consideration in Q2 2006

If feasible changes to occur at 2006 AGM

Investing in our staff and supporting our volunteers Recognise demands of the modern

workplace on member volunteers Encourage wider industry participation Provide appropriate training and support for

volunteers throughout the RSC Streamline administration to facilitate

member activities Ensure RSC staff are well trained to

anticipate future organisation and member needs

The next steps Council appreciates member feedback and

will respond to major themes Strategic Plan that reflects RSC priorities

posted on the Web Board objectives and staff goals integrated

with the Plan Further opportunities for input through RSC

News, Web site and Regional Meetings

General Assembly Feedback from participants indicated that

event was a success A good base to build on for future years 2006 will be in Glasgow over 17/18

November [Friday/Saturday] 2007 event will be on weekdays We would welcome any feedback and

views from members

New CEO David Giachardi retired in September 2005

after 5 years in the role Spencer Stuart were hired to help select his

successor Council set up a sub-group led by the

President to oversee the appointment Richard Pike joined the RSC on 1st

February 2006

Working in Scotland Links Day in Edinburgh is now firmly

established in the political calendar Through the Scottish Parliamentary advisor

the RSC is making an input to a range of science and educational policy consultations

RSC has good links with Scottish Funding Council

RSC would welcome suggestions for other areas for development

Working in Wales Assembly advisor has now been appointed First Links day in Cardiff was a great

success – led to RSC being asked to give evidence to Assembly committee

We now need to build on first event and establish it as a ‘must go to’ event for the Assembly & its members

RSC would welcome suggestions for other areas for development

Working in Ireland RSC is looking at how it can support the

development of the science across Ireland both in N Ireland Assembly, and Houses of the Oireachtas

Our aim is to work in partnership with local members and Institute of Chemistry of Ireland

RSC would welcome views and ideas for developing science and educational initiatives

RSC Regional Meetings2006

proud of the past

building the present

confident for the future