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. As of 2009, we are operating as 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!
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
- Bonus for 2009! The IPAC conference will be held in conjunction with the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) national conference. IPAC members will have the opportunity to attend IPMA-HR sessions and draw upon a broader range of topics to enhance their conference experience
- 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: classroom training, webinars, and other materials available to individuals and organizations to meet development needs
- Membership Directory: Published once a year, the membership directory contains contact and affiliation 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: reviews on topics of particular interest to members, results of surveys and other studies, and other publications 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
Joining IPAC
IPAC member dues are $75 annually. To join, you may either:
- Complete and return our membership application along with your payment by check
- Complete our online application if you wish to pay via PayPal
Renewing Your Membership
If you are a current member, and have received your renewal invoice, you may make your renewal payment online via PayPal (or simply return your renewal invoice along with your payment).
Questions?
For questions about IPAC membership, programs, or services, please contact Julia Bayless (Membership Chair and Board member, 301-987-4343 or julia.bayless @ sodexo.com) or any other board member.