Dr. Connie Rodriguez has been appointed to serve on the Societies Committee of the Archaeological Institute of America beginning in April 2016.  The Committee is charged with the continual review of the Institute's programs and benefits for more than 100 Local Societies and members, and has the responsibility of recommending to the Governing Board or the President ways of improving benefits to our members that support the aims and best interests of the Institute as a whole. In addition the Committee is charged with monitoring society membership, lecture attendance and programs. Where it can do so the Committee will support societies with programs such as a mentoring program to encourage and aid the societies in being increasingly effective in furthering the AIA’s mission.