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Program and Abstract Creation System (PACS) Overview

Program and Abstract Creation System (PACS) Overview. Richard A. Love, PhD  American Chemical Society Division of Membership and Scientific Advancement Member Communities Ph: 202-872-6280 Cell: 202-437-8723 r_love@acs.org. PACS Manages Workflows.

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Program and Abstract Creation System (PACS) Overview

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  1. American Chemical Society Program and Abstract Creation System (PACS) Overview Richard A. Love, PhD American Chemical Society Division of Membership and Scientific Advancement Member CommunitiesPh: 202-872-6280 Cell: 202-437-8723r_love@acs.org

  2. PACS Manages Workflows PACS is the primary resource for managing the national meeting technical program Authors: Abstract submissions Organizers: Review, acceptance/rejection of submitted abstracts Arranging accepted abstracts into sessions Program Chairs: Submission of the Call for Papers (symposia) Scheduling of the sessions Submitting the preliminary and final programs Admin Staff: Review technical program to determine location and room assignmentsExport the preliminary and final programs, separates, CD-ROM, and preprints American Chemical Society

  3. PACS Manages Timelines Anaheim 2011 National Meeting Timeline Activity Date Anaheim Call for Papers completed in PACS 7/12/2010 Division, Secretariat and Committee deadline dates (see below) due 7/12/2010 Call for Papers published in C&EN 8/23/2010 PACS opens for author abstract submission 8/23/2010 PACS closes to Authors (recommended) 10/18/2010 PACS closes to Symposium Organizers (recommended) 11/1/2010 Room requests due to ACS Meetings 11/10/2010 Preliminary program due from program chairs 11/15/2010 Final technical program due from program chairs (PACS closes to PC) 11/29/2010 Preliminary program publishes in C&EN* 1/24/2011 Final technical program publishes in C&EN* 2/28/2011 Anaheim meeting begins 3/27/2011 * Dates subject to change according to C&EN publication deadlines American Chemical Society

  4. PACS Manages Access Access to PACS is through the ACS ID • Abstract submitters • Symposium Organizers • Program Chairs • Admin Staff • FORMS • Rosters ACS ID required to access PACS consistent with the allowed access control privileges ACS ID required to access other ACS services American Chemical Society

  5. National Meeting Timeline Activity Time Memo to program chairs to enter Call for Papers 0 Call for Papers entered in PACS & Deadline dates sent to ACS 0.5 Call for Papers published in C&EN; Abstract submission opens 1.25 PACS closes to Authors (recommended) 1.5 PACS closes to Symposium Organizers (recommended) 0.5 Preliminary program due from program chairs; Room requests due 0.5 Final technical program due from program chairs (PACS closes to PC) 0.5 Preliminary program publishes in C&EN* 1.25 Final technical program publishes in C&EN* 1 Meeting begins 1 8 months Why does it take so long to produce a national meeting? American Chemical Society

  6. National Meeting Timeline Memo to Program Chairs on Call for Papers (2 weeks) • Communicates with committees and constituents to finalize program • Communicates with organizers to confirm invited and contributed symposia • Enters technical program into PACS • Dates set by division (within limits) • Abstract submission closes • Symposium organizer access closes • Dates set by ACS • Abstract submission opens • Preliminary program due • Final program due Send the Call for Papers and Deadline Dates to ACS American Chemical Society

  7. National Meeting Timeline Call for Papers and Deadline Dates Received(5 weeks) • PACS Staff • Clarifies programming with program chairs • Configures PACS for abstract submission • Produces the CFP for publication • Logistics Staff • Drafts technical program locations and rooms • C&EN Staff • Produces the Call for Paper issue Abstract Submission Opens American Chemical Society

  8. National Meeting Timeline PACS Opens for Abstract Submission(6 weeks) • [Close date set by the division/committee] • Program Chairs • Grant access to organizers (ACS ID needed) • Train organizers on reviewing sessions • Add late symposia • Monitor activity of incoming abstracts • Organizers • Learn how to review and schedule abstracts in PACS • Monitor activity of incoming abstracts • Clarify invitation with the invited speakers • PACS staff • Communicates with Program Chairs and Organizers to resolve issues Abstract Submission Closes American Chemical Society

  9. National Meeting Timeline PACS Closes to Authors (2 weeks) • Organizers/Program Chairs • Review/accept/reject abstracts • Create new sessions as needed • Arrange papers in sessions • Assign order and times for presentations • Enter estimated seating (attendance) • Enter session moderators • Enter late abstracts • Program Chairs • Review symposia PACS Closes to Symposium Organizers American Chemical Society

  10. National Meeting Timeline PACS Closes to Symposium Organizers(2 weeks) • Program Chairs • Schedule unassigned abstracts • Move to other symposia or divisions • Penultimate review of symposia • Arrange sessions consistent with Even Programming Rules Submit Preliminary Program and Room Requests American Chemical Society

  11. National Meeting Timeline Submit Preliminary Program and Room Requests (2 weeks) • ACS Staff Even Programming Call with M&E • ACS Logistics Staff assesses technical program room requests • Drafts division locations within space available • M&E assesses compliance with Even Programming Rule • ACS PACS Staff assesses complete/incomplete programs • Program Chairs • Work with ACS PACS Staff to bring programs into EPR compliance and finalize sessions Submit Final Program American Chemical Society

  12. National Meeting Timeline Activity Time Memo to program chairs to enter Call for Papers 0 Call for Papers entered in PACS & Deadline dates sent to ACS 0.5 Call for Papers published in C&EN; Abstract submission opens 1.25 PACS closes to Authors (recommended) 1.5 PACS closes to Symposium Organizers (recommended) 0.5 Preliminary program due from program chairs; Room requests due 0.5 Program Chairs submit final program 0.5 4.75 months Preliminary program publishes in C&EN* 1.25 Final technical program publishes in C&EN* 1 Meeting begins 1 8 months American Chemical Society

  13. National Meeting Timeline Submit Final Program  Meeting (3.25 months) • PACS Staff • Export, composition & production of the preliminary, final, on-site program book, CAS export, separates, CD-ROM • Acceptance and scheduling notices • Meetings Staff • Finalizes locations and rooms • Processes AV, banquet orders, and room requests • Vendors • Hotels, convention center, audio visual, registration • “The Other Meetings” • Governance, Expo • C&EN Staff • Preliminary and Final Program issues • Division ads American Chemical Society

  14. Support for Program Chairs • PACS Resource Page: www.acs.org/pacs_resources • PACS Support: pacs@acs.org • David Thomas (d_thomas@acs.org) • Farai Tsokodayi (f_tsokodayi@acs.org) • PACS Training at P2C2 (Saturday) • PACS User Guides and Webinars on the “Get Involved, Stay Involved” web site • Events & Activities pages on the ACS Meetings web site • ACS Network Discussion Forums on the ACS National Meeting and Technical Program • Program Chair’s Procedure Manual: www.acs.org > Membership & Networks > Technical Divisions > Officer Information > Operations > Program Chairs’ Procedure Manual American Chemical Society

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