Discussions
Upcoming events
- IPEd Council meeting (teleconference)(Event)(9 days)
- Society of Editors Victoria meeting(Event)(12 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(12 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(47 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(75 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(103 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(138 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(166 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(194 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(229 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(257 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(285 days)
IPEd Notes July 2005
IPEd Notes
News from the Institute of Professional Editors (formerly CASE) July 2005
Forming a national organisation
The task of bringing together eight independent societies of editors into one national body raises many questions, both legal and practical. For instance, should it be an incorporated body, and which state has the most suitable requirements for incorporation? What sort of activities is the new body likely to engage in? The National Organisation Working Group, convened by Haya Husseini of Victoria, will soon be circulating an Issues Paper that examines these topics. The societies are asked to hold workshops in August or September to consider the Issues Paper, and with any luck the feedback will be compiled in time for discussion at the Melbourne conference in October.
2007 conference
As the Victorian committee moves into the final stage of planning for the Melbourne conference, the Tasmanian society is already hard at work on the next interstate extravaganza. Their conference committee, which has been meeting since last November, has set the dates for 2007. Fill in your Coming Events calendar with these: the main conference is in Hobart on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May, with forums and workshops on the Saturday.
How is the Standards Review going?
The Standards Revision Working Group was set up to review the use of Australian Standards for Editing Practice (2001) by editors, employers and the education sector. The review has been suspended for the moment pending a fuller understanding of the requirements of the accreditation scheme, which will test applicants against the Standards in order to grant accreditation. This use of the Standards has various ramifications, and the revision will go ahead when the requirements are clearer.
National effort
At present the Institute is making a huge national effort, with volunteers committed to eight committees and working groups: the Institute itself; the Accreditation Board; the initial panel of assessors; the National Organisation Working Group; the Promotions Working Group; the Standards Revision Working Group; and state conference committees for 2005 (Victoria) and 2007 (Tasmania).
Despite all the contributions, we are conscious of neglecting important areas. We could use a fairy godmother with a bottomless bucket of money and a truckload of workers. The training of editors needs attention - the Institute would like to coordinate and improve the training offered by the societies, and to work with education providers to ensure that the courses they offer match the needs of industry. A program to mentor junior and novice editors is also on the agenda. Perhaps the surge of enthusiasm that is being generated by the Melbourne conference will provide the volunteers, if not the money, to make a start in these areas.
Janet Mackenzie Liaison Officer
