The Carolyn Midkiff Strange Committee on Growth, Innovation, and Visibility (GIV) serves as a resource for and leader in engaging and broadening the professional community of ASOR, in order to expand access to the  history and cultures served by ASOR. For more information about the committee, click here.

GIV Committee members volunteer to serve a three-year term (January 1, 2026—December 31, 2028) with the possibility to renew for a second term. Committee members are expected to attend monthly hour-long Zoom meetings during the academic year and to contribute to ongoing committee initiatives. If the time is not right for you now, this open call will be held every year.

Please fill out the committee application form, by Saturday, November 1, 2025 to be considered for the GIV Committee Class of 2028. Your responses and materials will be reviewed and considered by the current members of the GIV Committee, the Chairs Coordinating Council, and select ASOR Staff.