Notice2022-10669
Solicitations of Nominations for Appointment to the VA National Academic Affiliations Council
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Published
May 18, 2022
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the VA National Academic Affiliations Council (NAAC) (hereinafter in this section referred to as "the NAAC").
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30330-30331]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-10669]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitations of Nominations for Appointment to the VA National
Academic Affiliations Council
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the VA
National Academic Affiliations Council (NAAC) (hereinafter in this
section referred to as ``the NAAC'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the NAAC must be received no later
than 5:00 p.m. EST on June 1, 2022.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#244845564d5757450a41494b565d6452450a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c5a9a4b7acb6b6a4eba0a8aab7bc85b3a4eba2aab3">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please write Nomination for NAAC Membership in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larissa Emory, PMP, CBP, MS,
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), OAA, Veterans Health Administration
(VHA) at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9df1fceff4eeeefcb3f8f0f2efe4ddebfcb3faf2eb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c7aba6b5aeb4b4a6e9a2aaa8b5be87b1a6e9a0a8b1">[email protected]</span></a>. A copy of the current charter and list
of current members can also be obtained by emailing
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2c404d5e455f5f4d024941435e556c5a4d024b435a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d0bcb1a2b9a3a3b1feb5bdbfa2a990a6b1feb7bfa6">[email protected]</span></a> or (573) 797-9137.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NAAC was established to provide advice
and make recommendations to the Secretary of VA on matters affecting
partnerships between VA and its academic affiliates. In providing
advice to the Secretary and making recommendations on matters affecting
partnerships between VA and its academic affiliates, the NAAC carries
out the duties set forth and to operate under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. app. 2.
Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is seeking nominations
for NAAC membership. The NAAC is comprised of not more than 14 regular
members, plus not more than 8 ex-officio Federal members. Several
members may be regular Government employees, but most of the NAAC's
membership shall consist of non-Federal employees, appointed by the
Secretary from the general public, serving as Special Government
Employees.
The expertise required of the NAAC's membership includes, but is
not limited to:
(1) Individuals who are knowledgeable experts with special
competence to evaluate and improve the partnership between VA and its
academic affiliates.
(2) Individuals representing academic leaders of:
a. Health professions education institutions.
b. Health care industry leaders.
c. Academic and health care leaders with experience in establishing
and sustaining academic affiliations and accredited health professions
residency and training programs.
(3) Individuals representing National Accrediting or Professional
Organizations to include but not limited to Association of American
Medical Colleges (AAMC), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
(AACP), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME),
American Psychological Association (APA), Physician Assistant Education
Association (PAEA), and National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA).
Membership Requirements: The NAAC meets up to four times annually,
typically once per quarter each fiscal year. Individuals selected for
appointment to the NAAC shall be invited to serve an initial three-year
term. After the initial term, the Secretary may reappoint members for
an additional term. NAAC members will receive per diem and
reimbursement for eligible travel expenses incurred.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above.
Nominations should include any relevant information to ensure diverse
Committee membership.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nominations should be typed (one nomination per nominator).
Nomination package should include:
(1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e.,
specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this
capacity), and a statement from the nominee indicating willingness to
serve as a member of the NAAC.
(2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing
address, telephone number(s), and email address.
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(3) The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae that is no more than
three pages in length.
(4) A statement from the nominee attesting that he/she is not a
Federal registered lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA Federal Advisory Committees is diverse in terms of points of view
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to the NAAC
shall be made without discrimination because of a person's race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations must state that
the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Committee and
appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership.
Dated: May 13, 2022.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-10669 Filed 5-17-22; 8:45 am]
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