The Web Site Committee shall be responsible for optimizing the effectiveness of the Teratology Society web site by identifying the needs of users and stakeholders and overseeing site content.  The web site will be an up-to-date forum for communication and information exchange for Teratology Society members, committees, and for the general public.  It will include information on Teratology Society events, educational materials, career opportunities, and related scientific forums.  The Committee shall report at least annually to Council regarding enhancements in the web site’s content, supporting technologies and policies.  The Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, and 4-8 other members appointed, beginning with staggered terms, by the President and a Council.  Each member shall serve a five-year term, with one new member appointed each year. 

2007 - 2008 Committee members:	Amar V. Singh, Chair Robert Felix Anthony M. DeLise Julia M. Gohlke Ronald Hood Edward W. Carney, Council Liaison Eugene Galdones, (Ad hoc) Elizabeth Ann Irvin, (Ad hoc) Marianne Barrier, (Ad hoc) Francis Obuseh, (Ad hoc) Julia Perstin, (Ad hoc)
2006 - 2007 Committee members:	Robert Felix, Chair Amar V. Singh Anthony M. DeLise Julia M. Gohlke Ketty Terry Ed Carney, Council Liaison Julia Perstin, (Ad hoc) Francis Obuseh, (Ad hoc) Elizabeth Ann Irvin, (Ad hoc)
2005 - 2006 Committee members:	Robert Felix, Chair Edward W. Carney Anthony M. DeLise David N. Hovland, Jr. Julia M. Gohlke, Ad Hoc William Matthew Henderson, Ad Hoc
2004 - 2005 Committee members:	Robert Felix, Chair Edward W. Carney David N. Hovland, Jr. William Matthew Henderson, Ad Hoc
2003 - 2004 Committee members:	Robert Felix, Chair Ed Carney David N. Hovland, Jr. Veronica Lopez, Ad Hoc
2002 - 2003 Committee members:	Robert Felix, Chair Ed Carney Robert Vinson David N. Hovland, Jr. Diana Johnson, M.S. Veronica Lopez, Student member
2001 - 2002 Committee members:	Robert Felix, Chair L. David Wise Ronald Hood Robert Vinson, Student member Jan Friedman, Council Liaison
2000 - 2001 Committee members: 2001 committee report	Robert Veneziale, Chair L. David Wise Ronald Hood Robert Vinson, Student member Robert Kavlock, Council Liaisin
1999 - 2000 Committee members: 2000 committee report	L. David Wise, Chair Hudson Bates John Krayer Robert Veneziale James E. Ricks
1998 - 1999 Committee members:	L. David Wise, Chair Hudson Bates Theresa Fico John Krayer Robert Parker Robert Veneziale Robert Vinson

The Committee will have liaison members from other standing committees, which will be appointed by the respective committees.

The Web Site Committee shall be responsible for

I.  Developing policy governing the web site’s design and implementation

A.            The Committee proposes ways to make the teratology web site navigable with ease and supporting technologies in terms of hardware and software.

B.            Under the supervision of the chair, the Committee is responsible for the design and enhancing web site functionality

1.      Design: The Society website should have a uniform, consistent look and be easy to navigate. The design should be sensitive to individuals with special needs and to those whose equipment and connectivity may be less than state of the art.

2.      The Society Council shall have responsibility for reviewing and approving all design changes to the web site.

C.            The Committee in consultations with council will prioritize new feature requests and schedule design and implementation.

II. Optimizing the web site’s content for effective communication

A.            The Committee shall be responsible for assuring that the web site is an effective up to date communication hub for all Teratology Society committees, Teratology Society events, career opportunities, and related scientific forums. 

1.            The Committee proposes standards for web presence of all the standing / Ad hoc committees including postings of meeting minutes.  The Committee with liaisons shall be responsible and accountable for the consistencies within the committee reports on the web.

2.            Timely updating will be emphasized.  The chair, liaison members, and other web site committeemembers will strive to keep all facets of the site up to date.

B.            The Committee shall in association with the Educational Committee and other committees recommend educational materials for online for members only area.  The Committee may create a discussion forum for the students to discuss their research problems or clarifications.

III. Communicating usage and changes

A.            The Committee shall periodically review web usage statistics to understand usage and identify users and stakeholders.  A report will be generated to communicate impact and outreach. 

B.            Annually, the Committee will provide the Council with the statistics report and update Council with improvements/changes that have been implemented.

C.            The Committee shall report at least annually to Council regarding the current status of the web site and make recommendations to Council regarding future implementation of enhancements in the web site’s content, supporting technology, and policies.

1. The web site will be operated in accordance with the policies drafted by the Web Site Committee and adopted by the Council.
2. The Committee may amend the policies at anytime pending approval by a majority of the board.