Committees

Communications Committee

Chair: Dinuka Gunaratne (dinuka.gunaratne@ualberta.ca)

• To communicate with the public about issues and innovations related to providing support for graduate students and postdocs. 
• Manage public relations for the organization (e.g. website, print material, communiqués to news/media). 
• Publish articles for diverse audiences (e.g. students, university faculty and staff, professionals in related fields): Manage “Responsibilities May Include” UA article series. 

Conference Committee

Chair: Angela Rooke  (a2rooke@uwaterloo.ca)

• To host the annual national conference at CAGS: A professional development meeting for our members to exchange ideas and network. Work with CAGS on logistics planning.  
• Prepare and manage call for proposals. Evaluate and select proposals & establish agenda 
• Work with Member Engagement Committee to develop conference specific social and professional development events.  

Professional Development Committee

Chair: Rebecca Dirnfeld  (rebecca_dirnfeld@sfu.ca)

• Share resources and best practices for graduate student and postdoctoral fellows’ development 
• Offer community building and training opportunities, material, and/or resources 
• Communicate with members about activities, news, and events related to providing support for graduate students and postdocs 
• Host specific events and offerings at the annual national conference in collaboration with the Conference Committee. 
• Provide recommendations and referrals to the Executive Team for establishing Communities of Practice. 

Responsibilities May Include Committee

Chair: Stephanie Warner (stephanie.warner@ucalgary.ca) 

• Manage “Responsibilities May Include” UA article series
• Coordinate with the communications committee to promote and share new UA articles by email and social media
• Determine topics, authors and publication schedule for Responsibilities May Include