Criteria
for selecting as a General Chair include:
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Having been PC chair for a conference in Computational
Linguistics or related area
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Having been Local Arrangements Chair for a conference
(not just a workshop); hence having dealt with hotels or conference
sites
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Having management experience
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Being known for following through on commitments
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Being well-organized
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Having academic/research experience
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Being a good judge of character, in naming a team
- Being diplomatic and able to work well with others
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Being be a good spokesperson to the press and dignitaries,
in case that’s necessary
Criteria
for selection as a Program Co-chair include:
- Having been an Area Chair for an ACL conference
- Being well-organized
- Being a respected researcher with good judgement
- Being diplomatic and able to work well with others
Author: Phil Cohen,
2000, amended 2005
Amended by: Eduard Hovy, 2000