Institute of Acoustics Strategic Plan 2017
Mission / Aims / Objectives / Key Tasks 2017/18 / Task OwnerTo promote and advance the art, science and technology of acoustics in all their aspects. /
- Influencing the Acoustics Agenda
Public Policy Makers aware of importance of acoustics / 1.1.1 Identify key EU legislation related to acoustics and develop cost benefit case for retention or amendment post leaving the EU / Peter Rogers
1.1.2 Provide a session on acoustics for the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee / Peter Rogers
1.1.3 Publish an article in Dods magazine on importance and breadth of acoustics to UK economy and IOA willingness to support Government Policy makers develop post EU thinking / Peter Rogers
1.1.4 Parliamentary Liaison group to monitor public policy developing through Brexit negotiations and to advise Government Departments as appropriate / Peter Rogers
Objective 1.2
Raise public awareness of good acoustical design / 1.2.1 Encourage and promote Peter Lord Award / Chief Executive
Objective 1.3
Raise awareness of importance of acoustics with the public and other professionals / 1.3.1 Sponsor NAS Innovation Award and gain press coverage / Chief Executive
1.3.2 Develop learning platform for public access and appropriate non specialist information and CPD materials for other professionals / Chief Executive
Objective 1.4
To contribute to the development of UK and International Standards in Acoustics / 1.4.1 Promote members contribute to British Standards Institute Committees/Working Groups and through BSI EN and ISO Committees/Working Groups. / Daren Wallis
- Developing Tomorrow’s Professionals
Improve children’s understanding of the importance and nature of acoustics and encourage STEM subjects / 2.1.1 Fund Generation Science in partnership with Edinburgh Science Festival / Chief Executive
2.1.2 Encourage and support members to become STEM Ambassadors / Emma Shanks
2.1.3 Promotion of International Noise Awareness Day with Schools / Keith Holland
Objective 2.2
Increase the number of young people taking up careers in acoustic related industries / 2.2.1 Fund and Support Careers Hive in partnership with Edinburgh Science Festival / Chief Executive
2.2.2 Research the possibility and potential partners to engage in Big Bang 2018 and Big Bang Local / Emma Shanks
- Maintaining Professional Standards and Members’ Skills
Diverse membership with equality of opportunity and access / 3.1.1 Review 2017 membership and participation data against 2015 and 2016 for progress/patterns of disengagement / Chief Executive
3.1.2 Research the possibility of ‘returnships’ advertising service with employers / Chief Executive
Objective 3.2
Members skills improved and maintained / 3.2.1 Develop a learning platform for members and students / Chief Executive
3.2.2 Develop a list pf potential online CPD courses / TBD
3.2.3 Source or Develop online CPD courses from the list above / TBD
3.2.4 Create and develop a process for monitoring professional standards in addition to the Code of Conduct. / Paul Freeborn
3.2.5 Encourage and support more members to become Registered Engineers / Jim Glasgow
3.2.6 Alert Members to new Acoustics Standards / Daren Wallis
- Delivering Excellent Service to members
Improve IT system and online offer / 4.1.1 Recruit IT project manager / Chief Executive
4.1.2 Install and develop a Learning Platform / Chief Executive
4.1.3 Improved Education Management system / Chief Executive
4.1.4 Maintain and update website / Chief Executive
4.1.5 Recruit Digital Marketing Officer and develop online marketing of courses and services / Chief Executive
Objective 4.2
Improve acoustics of boardroom and online conferencing facilities / 4.2.1 Install appropriate sound panels in Board room / Chief Executive
4.2.2 Upgrade microphone system / Chief Executive
Objective 4.3
Maintain IOA is operationally sound and is recognised by its stakeholders as delivering value for money / 4.3.1 Manage people and resources / Chief Executive
5.Commitment to Public Benefit
Council member: Claire parsons / Objective 5.1
Provide support for gifted or disadvantage students / 5.1.1 Introduce a Bursary System to provide financial assistance to individuals / Claire Parsons
(David Watts?)
- To be a catalyst for acoustics research
To promote knowledge exchange between individuals and groups in research, development and practice / 6.1.1 To organise conferences to facilitate knowledge exchange: ISCV 24 in London, Reproduced Sound, specialist Group Meetings / Hilary Notley
To organise a research one day meeting to facilitate research networks / Abigail Bristow