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| − | ''' | + | '''Version''': 1.0 |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Last Edited:''' July 2, 2006 |
| − | = Purpose = | + | == Purpose == |
The purpose of this document is to describe the incubation process from entrance to exit. | The purpose of this document is to describe the incubation process from entrance to exit. | ||
| − | = Terms and Definitions = | + | == Terms and Definitions == |
; Project : The project wishing to enter into OSGeo | ; Project : The project wishing to enter into OSGeo | ||
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; PMC : Project Management Committee | ; PMC : Project Management Committee | ||
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| − | # The Project completes the [[Incubator Application Questionnaire]] and sends it to | + | # The Project completes the [[Incubator Application Questionnaire]] and sends it to application@incubator.osgeo.org. |
# The IncCom reviews pending Incubation Applications at the next regularly scheduled IncCom. Each Incubation Application is evaluated based on the [[Project Evaluation Criteria]]. | # The IncCom reviews pending Incubation Applications at the next regularly scheduled IncCom. Each Incubation Application is evaluated based on the [[Project Evaluation Criteria]]. | ||
| − | # For Projects that meet the | + | # For Projects that meet the Project Evaluation Criteria, an Incubation Mentor is chosen. Incubation Mentors are selected based on willingness to act as a Mentor for a particular Project. If no Mentor is chosen, the Project is placed on hold until a Mentor can be found. It is acceptable (and desireable) for a Project to recruit a Mentor for itself as part of the Project Submission Process. |
# The chairman of the IncCom presents projects selected for Incubation to the OSGeo Board of Directors for acceptance or deferral. | # The chairman of the IncCom presents projects selected for Incubation to the OSGeo Board of Directors for acceptance or deferral. | ||
# The Incubation Mentor reports incubation progress to the IncCom periodically using the [[Project Status Template]]. | # The Incubation Mentor reports incubation progress to the IncCom periodically using the [[Project Status Template]]. | ||
| − | # Incubation Projects remain in incubation until the Incubation Mentor and the IncCom agree the project is ready for full status | + | # Incubation Projects remain in incubation until the Incubation Mentor and the IncCom agree the project is ready for full status. |
# The Chairman of the IncCom presents projects ready for graduation at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the OSGeo Board of Directors. The OSGeo Board of Directors accepts or rejects a Project's graudation from the Incubator. | # The Chairman of the IncCom presents projects ready for graduation at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the OSGeo Board of Directors. The OSGeo Board of Directors accepts or rejects a Project's graudation from the Incubator. | ||
# Upon graduation, a member of the project's PMC is selected to report to the foundation board periodically on project status. | # Upon graduation, a member of the project's PMC is selected to report to the foundation board periodically on project status. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 2 December 2007
Incubation Process
Document Status
Version: 1.0
Status: approved
Last Edited: July 2, 2006
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe the incubation process from entrance to exit.
Terms and Definitions
- Project
- The project wishing to enter into OSGeo
- IncCom
- The Incubation Committee
- Incubation Process
- The process by which a project becomes a full member project of OSGeo
- Mentor
- A member of the Incubation Committee chosen to assist a Project through the Incubation Process
- PMC
- Project Management Committee
Process
- The Project completes the Incubator Application Questionnaire and sends it to application@incubator.osgeo.org.
- The IncCom reviews pending Incubation Applications at the next regularly scheduled IncCom. Each Incubation Application is evaluated based on the Project Evaluation Criteria.
- For Projects that meet the Project Evaluation Criteria, an Incubation Mentor is chosen. Incubation Mentors are selected based on willingness to act as a Mentor for a particular Project. If no Mentor is chosen, the Project is placed on hold until a Mentor can be found. It is acceptable (and desireable) for a Project to recruit a Mentor for itself as part of the Project Submission Process.
- The chairman of the IncCom presents projects selected for Incubation to the OSGeo Board of Directors for acceptance or deferral.
- The Incubation Mentor reports incubation progress to the IncCom periodically using the Project Status Template.
- Incubation Projects remain in incubation until the Incubation Mentor and the IncCom agree the project is ready for full status.
- The Chairman of the IncCom presents projects ready for graduation at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the OSGeo Board of Directors. The OSGeo Board of Directors accepts or rejects a Project's graudation from the Incubator.
- Upon graduation, a member of the project's PMC is selected to report to the foundation board periodically on project status.