International Personnel Assessment Council
Promoting State-of-the-Art Selection Practices
IPAC is the leading organization of applied HR selection & assessment professionals, with members actively engaged in practice, research, and training to meet the needs of both public and private-sector organizations.
Established in 1976, IPAC (then known as IPMAAC) operated as a section of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) through 2008. We are now an independent, non-profit organization.
Our members include HR directors and managers, specialists in staffing, recruiting, and organizational performance management, psychologists, attorneys, management consultants, academic faculty and students, and others sharing professional interests and expertise in the development and effective use of HR selection and assessment methods. We'd love to have you join us!
Joining IPAC
Membership in IPAC is currently $75 per (calendar) year.
New members who join on or after October 1st will be members of IPAC through the following calendar year. For example, if you join IPAC on November 15th of this year, you will enjoy the benefits of membership for the remainder of this calendar year as well as all of next calendar year. Membership expires on December 31st.
Existing members can renew membership at any time during the year (via the "view profile" link when logged into the members-only area), in order to enjoy uninterrupted benefits of membership through the following calendar year.
For those engaged in full-time study in a relevant discipline, we provide a reduced-cost student membership ($25 annually) Those applying/renewing as student members must provide their institution and field of study, and are strongly encouraged to use an .edu email address.
To join IPAC, please complete our membership application
If you have any problems or questions about the application process, please contact membership@ipacweb.org.
IPAC Member Benefits
IPAC's mission is to provide its members and others in the field with easily accessed and varied opportunities to learn, share, experience, and teach state-of-the-art recruitment and merit-based assessment practices. There are many benefits to membership in the IPAC organization. Some of these benefits include:
Networking and Learning Opportunities:
- Annual IPAC Conference: includes experts and practitioners from public and private sector organizations of all sizes; the sessions are designed to meet the needs of both beginning and advanced assessment professionals and their organizations. The conference has:
- Intensive pre-conference workshops on topics of interest such as job analysis, test development, and research methods
- Three days filled with presentations and solutions-oriented sessions
- Networking opportunities throughout the conference to explore issues and solutions more thoroughly
- Electronic Communication Network (ECN): members exchange information, tips, ideas, debate, and documents via the IPAC listserve, the website, and other electronic media
- Educational Programs and Workshops: webinars, classroom training, and other materials available to individuals and organizations to meet development needs
- Membership Directory: members have access to a searchable online membership directory containing contact information for all members in good standing
Professional Resources:
- Assessment Council News (ACN): a bimonthly publication of professional issues and opinions, commentary, and organizational news
- Professional Publications: monographs/reviews on topics of particular interest to members, results of surveys and other studies, and other IPAC publications are available free of charge to current members
Service to the Profession:
- Leadership Opportunities: The IPAC board consists of eight individuals who are elected by the membership. Board members serve for three years, and at least two positions are elected every year
- IPAC Committees: standing and ad hoc committees are at the core of the organization; there are committees dedicated to membership services, the ACN, training and development, and a host of other areas of interest
Discounts:
- Member-Only Discounts: books, publications, and other services of IPAC
- Advance Notice of IPAC Programs: member discounts on IPAC offerings such as conference fees, webinars, and training opportunities
Questions?
For questions about IPAC membership, programs, or services, please contact membership@ipacweb.org.