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Welcome (back) to Science Atlantic!

Thank you for representing your institution on
a Science Atlantic Division Committee!

Science Atlantic is a federally incorporated, charitable association representing 18 post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada. We have been providing networking and learning opportunities for students and faculty in the Atlantic region since 1962.

As the Division representative for your institution, you are the connection point between your department and Science Atlantic. You can ensure smooth communication by:

  • Staying up-to-date with Science Atlantic news and promoting opportunities to students and faculty.
  • Attending your Division’s annual conference and encouraging student participation.
  • Interacting and fostering communication with colleagues from other institutions.
  • Sharing Science Atlantic information with your department and your school’s information with Science Atlantic representatives from other schools.

Stay in the Know and Get Involved!

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2023-2028 Strategic Plan

The 2023-2028 Strategic Plan focuses on strengthening our community and membership based on the research conducted with faculty members during our Broadening Horizons project.

For more information about our interviews with faculty, new initiatives, and other updates, check out the Broadening Horizons Info Hub.

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Science Atlantic Sessions for All

SASA are informal online sessions hosted by faculty members for faculty members.

They provide a safe space where academics can discuss the successes and challenges of their profession with their colleagues.

Get to know more about SASA!

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Attend a Science Atlantic Event

We have eight annual student conferences and four annual speaker tours!

Learn about the 2022-2023 conference season in our annual conference season year in review report.

2022-2023 Yearbook

The Yearbook shares the abstracts and photos of the highest achieving students at our eight annual conferences.

Learn more at the 2022-2023 Student Awards Yearbook or dive into our previous yearbooks!

Resources

**Review the organizational chart.

Institutional Representatives

Institutional Representatives (Deans of Science or equivalent) are the senior representatives of our Member Institutions. They determine the strategic direction of the organization and annually elect a Board of Directors to oversee its implementation. The Institutional Representatives meet each Fall to review the progress on our strategic plan, monitor Division activities, and discuss issues of mutual interest.

The Board 

The Board consists of a Chair, Chair Elect or Past Chair, Treasurer, three Institutional Representatives, three Division Representatives, and two Members-at-Large. The Board meets virtually six to eight times a year to assess progress on the strategic plan, maintain financial oversight, and review activities.

The Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee’s assists the Board and Executive Director in setting and maintaining the strategic direction for Science Atlantic and to monitor the organization’s activities in support of the goals of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.

Divisions and Division Committees

Science Atlantic Divisions are a central point for faculty in ten disciplines to connect with each other. Any faculty member or student at a Member Institution is welcome to take part in the activities of their relevant Division.

Each Division has a Committee, with one representative from each Member Institution. Division Committees report to the Board and are dedicated to student and faculty engagement through the organization of activities including annual conferences and speaker tours. Division committees establish their own goals and activities, subject to approval by the Board.

Division Committee members are appointed by their department or dean. Each Division Committee elects an Executive consisting of a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. At the discretion of the Committee, individuals from non-member institutions may participate in its activities and deliberations without voting privileges.

Review our member directory to see who is on your Division Committee and who the Science Atlantic Representatives are at your institution!

The Science Atlantic Virtual Commons is an invitation-only, password-protected system that facilitates communication with your fellow Division Committee members by providing a mailing list, file sharing, and a virtual meeting space. Click here to log in using your Science Atlantic ID. (Note that Science Atlantic IDs are not email addresses. They are used to log in to your Division’s password protected portal.)

You may also participate in e-mail discussion using your registered institutional email address.

To communicate with your Division Committee, you can send messages to the the appropriate mailing list below using your registered institutional email address:

 

If you have any questions, please check the Virtual Commons FAQ or contact us.

Please take some time to review our policies. As a member, it is expected that you will support and abide by these policies.

In particular, please review our Student Support Philosophy and our Members Code of Conduct.

If you are a Division Committee Chair, we also have a special Chairs Info Hub for you!

Again, welcome!

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Lois Whitehead

Executive Director

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Cindy Smith

Membership and Administrative Support Coordinator

Visit the Contact Us page to see the full Science Atlantic team!