History
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The Association of University Radiologic Technologists was founded in 1967 (AURT)
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In 1984 the name was changed to The Association of Educators in Radiological Sciences (AERS)
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June 10, 2006 membership voted to change the name to Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)
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See below for information on how to become a Fellow, Life Member, or Honorary Member
Be an AEIRS Fellow
The highest honor the AEIRS can bestow on a member is the designation of Fellow. The Fellow category was established to honor AEIRS members who have made exceptional contributions to AEIRS, radiologic sciences education, and the profession. We encourage members to review the Fellow applications on the AEIRS website to determine whether you meet the established criteria in each category to qualify for elevation to Fellow status.
This year we transition to the revised criteria that were amended with input from members of the Academy of Fellows to place greater emphasis on service to AEIRS. The application is below. It can also be downloaded from the member's area on the website once you are logged in.
The application deadline for the 2022 installation of Fellows is February 1, 2022. One of the most important tasks in preparing the application is gathering the supporting materials (proof of points). It is never too early to begin the process of organizing this documentation. We encourage members to review the application to determine whether you meet the established criteria in each category to qualify for 2022. Applications must be completed electronically with verification/proof of points scanned and sent with the application. Once submitted, applications are forwarded to the members of the Fellows Committee for evaluation. All applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision, and Fellow designation will be bestowed upon those members who qualify for Fellow status at the 2022 AEIRS Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.
If you have questions after reviewing the application or need assistance in the process, please don’t hesitate to contact one of us.
2021-2022 Fellow Committee
Joy Renner
jrenner@med.unc.edu
Bruce Long
Kim Metcalf
bcdkmetcalf@yahoo.com
Nominate a Life Member for 2022 Elevation
The AEIRS Board of Directors would like to remind you of the opportunity to recommend one of your colleagues for the elevation to Life Member status in the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences. Letters of nomination should describe the accomplishments of the colleague being nominated and also emphasize the significance of those accomplishments.
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Here is the description from the AEIRS bylaws:
Life members shall be members of the Association who have rendered outstanding services and shall be approved by the membership, upon recommendation of the Board of Directors, by majority vote during the annual election of officers. Life members shall pay no dues. Life members shall be identified as either active or associate members based on their qualifications and shall have the privileges and obligations of their membership category.
Email your nomination by November 1st, 2021 to operations@aeirs.org for elevation at the 2022 annual meeting.
Nominate a Honorary Member for 2022 Elevation
The AEIRS Board of Directors would like to remind you of the opportunity to recommend an individual for the elevation to Honorary Member status in the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences. Letters of nomination should describe the accomplishments of the individual being nominated and also emphasize the significance of those accomplishments.
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Here is the description from the AEIRS bylaws:
Honorary members shall be those individuals, who because of the interest they have evidenced in the activities and aims of the Association, the Association wishes to honor. Honorary members shall be approved by the membership, upon recommendation of the Board of Directors, by majority vote during the annual election of officers. Honorary members shall pay no dues and shall have all the privileges and obligations of the Association except the right to vote and hold office, or serve as chairperson of committees or liaison to outside organizations.
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Email your nomination by November 1st, 2021 to operations@aeirs.org for elevation at the 2022 annual meeting.