From ACAS Voting Rights to Computer-Based Testing,
New CAS Task Forces to Take on Various Projects

CHICAGO, Il.—At its meeting here September 10-11, the CAS Board approved the formation of several task forces relating to many different subject areas including education and classes of membership. The board approved the formation of several new Admissions task forces as well as two new task forces devoted to membership issues. The new task forces and their charges follow.

Task Force on the ACAS Vote—To investigate the advantages and disadvantages of granting ACAS voting rights and to develop a recommendation on whether the current ACAS should be allowed to vote. The task force is also charged with determining whether other differences between CAS Fellows and Associates should exist, including differences in dues and the right to hold officer positions. The Task Force will consist of both Fellows and Associates and will make its recommendation at the March 2004 board meeting.

Task Force on Classes of Membership—To recommend whether there should be one or more classes of membership and the appropriate qualifications, rights, and responsibilities associated with these classes of members.

Joint CAS/SOA Task Force on Preliminary Education—To prepare a final recommendation and an implementation plan with respect to educational processes for both the CAS and SOA (including areas of joint activity) for the subjects covered by current Exams 1-4.

Task Force on Computer-Based Testing—To develop a recommendation and an implementation plan with respect to introducing computer-based testing for at least one exam by Spring 2005.

Modeling Workshop Task Force—To develop and pilot a modeling workshop along the lines proposed by the Future Education Task Force to test whether this idea merits consideration for inclusion as part of basic education.

Task Force on Study Materials—To evaluate existing study materials prepared by third parties to determine if these materials meet the learning objectives of the CAS Syllabus in a sound way. The Task Force, which will be made up of educators and members of the Syllabus Committee, is directed to present a report at the March 2004 board meeting.