The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) believes it is vital that a Certified Records Analyst (CRA) and a Certified Records Manager (CRM) remain current in the dynamic field of records and information management. This is accomplished through Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs).
The ICRM has volunteer opportunities that offer CMPs for volunteer services provided.
There are a variety of reasons for volunteering for an ICRM Committee or task (referred to as “Committee” throughout this document). Volunteering for an ICRM committee offers the chance to give something back to the profession or make a difference within the Institute. It provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. You have an opportunity to connect with others in our industry and build your network of RIM Professionals. Regardless of your reason, through your service you are sharing your knowledge and learning along the way. You are also earning Certification Maintenance Points.
Process:
- On an annual basis, the ICRM Board member responsible for the Committee will submit to the administrative office the awarded number of CMPs for each eligible CRA and CRM
- Independent requests for CMPs related to ICRM Committee activity submitted by a CRA or CRM will not be accepted
- A maximum of 30 points per year will be awarded for Committee participation
- The following table indicates the maximum number of CMPs awarded for each position. The actual number awarded is dependent on the level of activity, feedback, or other criteria as determined by the responsible board member.
- Interest or questions regarding the volunteer opportunities listed should be directed to the ICRM Administrative Office at ICRM@caphill.com.
Exam Development Committee
[Responsible Board of Regents member: Regent, Exam Development]
| Role |
Criteria |
CMP Award |
| Part 6 Writer |
- Develops new Business Cases along with answer guides
- Reviews case studies written by other writers
- Attendance at annual EDC meeting required (in person or virtual, as scheduled)
|
24-30 |
| Part 1 – 5 Writer |
- Serve as a Lead Writer for one of the Parts 1 -5
- Keeps the questions in assigned part current
- Attendance at annual EDC meeting required (in person or virtual, as scheduled)
|
24-30 |
| Assistant Writer |
- Assists writers as assigned
- May be creating new questions, editing current, or managing outline changes
- Does not attend annual EDC meeting unless invited
|
2-24 |
| Part 6 Proofreader |
- Review Part 6 case studies for spelling, grammar, and major issues with topics
- Work with Part 6 writer to finalize the case study for entry into the test databank
- Does not attend annual EDC meeting
|
3 per case study |
Exam Prep Product
[Responsible Board member: Regent, Exam Administration and Member Relations]
| Role |
Criteria |
CMP Award |
| Chair |
- Lead development of the content and presentation of exam preparation tools
- Attendance at annual EDC meeting required (in person, or virtual, as scheduled)
|
Up to 24 |
| Member |
- Participate in the development and review of the Exam Prep Product, including on-line and off-line options and guidance to presenters
- Does not attend annual EDC meeting
- Assist with facilitating at workshop, includes speaking
|
Up 20 |
| Presenter, Parts 1 -5 |
- Present a Part 1 - 5 of the exam: 3 CMPs for first time presenting a Part during a calendar year and 2 CMPs for additional presentations of same Part during a calendar year
|
Up to 3 per Part per presentation |
| Presenter, Part 6 |
- Present Part 6: 4 CMPs for each Part 6 presentation
|
4 per presentation |
Exam Grader
[Responsible Board member: Regent, Exam Administration and Member Relations]
| Role |
Criteria |
CMP Award |
| Grader |
Grade a Part 6 exam. Suggested responses are provided for grading guidance. |
3 per completed grading |
Mentoring Committee
[Responsible Board member: Regent, Exam Administration and Member Relations]
| Role |
Criteria |
CMP Award |
| Part 1 – 5 Mentor |
- Assists CRM or CRA candidate to prepare for exam Parts 1 – 5
- Study material and networking opportunities are made available
- Five CMPs will be awarded for each Part 1 – 5 an assigned Mentee has completed
|
5 per completed Part |
| Part 6 Mentor |
- Assists CRM candidate to prepare for exam Part 6
- Study material and networking opportunities are made available
- Five CMPs will be awarded once an assigned Mentee has completed Part 6
|
5 per completed Part 6 exam |
Marketing Committee
[Responsible Board member: Regent, Marketing and Communications]
| Role |
Criteria |
CMP Award |
| Project |
- Participate on various Marketing projects
- Once a project has been developed or implemented CMPs will be awarded
|
10 – 20 |
| Research |
- Participate in any studies assigned to the Marketing Committee
- Upon the delivery of a final report, CMPs will be awarded
|
10 |
| Webmaster |
- Update website content as requested
|
30 |
| Newsletter Editor |
- Manage and publish quarterly ICRM Newsletter
|
30 |
| Newsletter Committee |
- Complete tasks and assignments under the direction of the Newsletter Editor
|
Up to 30 |
| Newsletter Writers |
- For proposing, drafting, editing, revising, and submitting an article for publication in the Newsletter
|
Up to 5 |
| Newsletter Interviewees |
- For agreeing, being interviewed, reviewing and revising draft, and approving completed and submitted interview
|
Up to 5 |
Awards Committee
[Responsible Board member: Chair]
| Role |
Criteria |
CMP Award |
| Awards Commmittee |
- Reviews all nominations to make a selection
|
3 |
Appeals and Governance
[Responsible Board member: Regent, Legislation and Appeals]
| Role |
Criteria |
CMP Award |
| Appeals Commmittee |
- Review appeals submitted by member
- Collectively decide outcome of request
|
5 per incident |
| Governance |
- Under the direction of Regent, review and update existing governance documents as requested
|
3 per incident |
Partnership Representatives
[Responsible Board Member: President, President-Elect/Treasurer, Chair]
| Role |
Criteria |
CMP Award |
| RIM Partnership |
- Volunteer under the EC who supports work with RIM associations
|
2-30 CMPs per year |
| RIM Partnership |
- Conference table volunteer (1 hour = 1 CMP)
|
1-15 CMPs per year |
| Academic Partnership |
- Volunteer under the EC who supports work with Academic Partners
|
2-30 CMPs per year |
| Specialty Designations |
- Volunteer under the EC who supports work with Specialty Designations
|
2-30 CMPs per year |
Committee Leads
- Committee Leads are responsible for managing a committee and are accountable for the tasks assigned to the committee
- Each Committee Lead will report to member of the ICRM Board
- The responsible ICRM Board Member may award up to 30 CMPs per year to their Committee Leads
Task Force/Special Projects
- Serve on ad hoc committees as the need arises
- Responsibilities vary based on the assignment
- A call for volunteers will be communicated as necessary
- The number of CMPs is based on the level of participation required for the assignment
- A maximum of 30 CMPs can be obtained per year working on a Task Force or Special Project
- The responsible ICRM Board member(s) will submit the request for CMPs
