The Steering Committee provides first level scientific direction to the National Children’s Study. It is the arbiter of issues referred to it by the Program Office, the Study Principal Investigators, and the Executive Steering Committee. It is empowered to make protocol modifications that do not change the direction or cost of the Study, subject to confirmation by the Program Office. The Steering Committee may refer management and operational issues to the Executive Steering Committee.
The Steering Committee is currently comprised of 86 members. Each Study Center (including the Vanguard Centers) has 2 representatives and 1 vote per Center. The Coordinating Center has 3 members, one of whom has a vote. Each of the following members has one vote: 2 members from the Interagency Coordinating Committee, 3 members from the Program Office, and 6 community and participant representatives. There are a total of 48 votes. The Steering Committee structure and decision making process may be revised and restructured when additional Study Centers are awarded and added to the Steering Committee.
The full Steering Committee meets face-to-face at least once a year. Interim meetings by conference call or video conferencing are scheduled as needed. Business of the Steering Committee is considered closed except to approved observers.
Steering Committee Roster (PDF 106 kb)