Guidelines Program
The CCAC Guidelines Program is responsible for:
- developing and revising guidelines;
- providing supporting information to assist with the implementation of guidelines
- interacting with the scientific community and the animal welfare community; and
- contributing to the international harmonization of guidance on animal use in science.
Guidelines Development
Guidelines are developed in response to: current and emerging issues for the research community; advances in laboratory animal care; and requirements of the Assessment Program. For information on the process for guidelines development see Development of Peer-based Guidelines.
Supporting Information for Guidelines
Following the publication of guidelines, the Guidelines Program assists with their implementation by: 1) answering questions from investigators and members of ACCs on guidelines-related topics; and 2) producing supplementary materials such as frequently asked questions and species-specific information on best practices. The Guidelines Program frequently organizes a workshop following the publication of a new guidelines document to introduce the guidelines and answer any questions from those who will be using them.
Interact with the Scientific Community and Animal Welfare Community
One of the roles of the Guidelines Program is to establish good interaction with the scientific community and the animal welfare community, both nationally and internationally. This includes participation in workshops, providing presentations at meetings, writing papers for publication in scientific journals, etc.
International Harmonization
International harmonization of standards of animal care and use in science is one of the priorities of the Guidelines Program due to the broad implication for international scientific collaboration, global acceptance of research data and international trade. The CCAC participates in international harmonization exercises, including those of ICLAS. CCAC guidelines on: choosing an appropriate endpoint in experiments using animals for research, teaching and testing has been recognized as an international reference document by ICLAS (see http://www.sciencemag.org/current.dtl)
for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs
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Table of ContentsThe ACS Guidelines for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs provide a comprehensive model for two-year colleges and allow institutions to review the quality of their chemistry programs. In 2009, a Society Committee on Education task force released the most recent update of the Guidelines.
What’s Inside?
The Guidelines offer a vision of excellence in a wide variety of areas, including:
- Faculty development and support
- Facilities and infrastructure
- Partnership development
- Student skills
Use of the Guidelines
How you implement the Guidelines depends on the unique circumstances of your institution. Here are some resources that can help:
- Maximizing the potential of two-year colleges
Background on the Guidelines and two-year colleges. - Guidelines symposia
Symposia and presentations on how the Guidelines were developed, how they can be used to address specific topics and challenges, and other helpful resources for faculty. - Effective practices and feedback
Please tell us how you used the Guidelines, how they helped you, and how they could be improved.
Supplements to the Guidelines
Supplements are ACS policy documents that clarify or justify sections of the Guidelines.
- Draft chemistry-based technology supplement
Your input is needed! Review the draft supplement on the Guidelines and chemistry-based technology programs, and contact the ACS Office of Two-Year Colleges with your feedback. Or participate in an online poll.
