Introduction
If you’ve been invited to view this page, you are your institution’s Science Atlantic Institutional Representative (IR), the senior representative for Science Atlantic at your institution and one of 18 leaders who determine the direction of the organization.
Science Atlantic is a registered charity representing 18 Member Institutions with a mission to connect the post-secondary science communities in Atlantic Canada.
Please read on for resources, information about your role, and a description of our new Community of Practice.
Your counterparts, Board Directors, and Division Chairs can be found on our Leadership page.
Role of an Institutional Representative
General
- Attend the Annual Members’ Meeting (November)
- Every 10-15 years, host the Annual Members’ Meeting
- Educate your President and senior administrators about the value of the organization
- Stay up to date on Science Atlantic news and activities
- Assist in recruiting Division Representatives at your institution when vacancies arise
- Host an annual meeting of your institution’s Science Atlantic Division representatives
- Provide financial assistance as possible to faculty and students attending Science Atlantic events
Summary of Conference-Specific Responsibilities
You are a key partner in ensuring the success of the conference held at your institution. To ensure a successful event, please:
- Provide feedback to organizers and assist with any challenges that may arise
- Advocate for campus meeting room spaces, financial services accounts, and other in-kind support from the host institution
- As possible, provide financial support for events hosted on your campus
- Assist in the case of a deficit based on costs that were not included in the approved conference budget
Institutional Representatives Community of Practice
New in 2024, Science Atlantic’s Institutional Representatives Community of Practice is a closed-door space where Deans or equivalent can discuss the topics and challenges that impact them in their leadership roles. Sessions are centered around a topic of interest to all in the room, so that everyone is sharing and gaining knowledge.
Community of Practice sessions are held periodically so that Institutional Reps can connect with, learn from, and support one another to the betterment of all involved. Jennifer Tomes, Dean of Science and Graduate Studies at Mount Allison University and a Science Atlantic Board Director, is the facilitator for this group.
If you have a topic idea, please contact Jennifer Tomes, Dean of Science and Graduate Studies (MtA), or the Science Atlantic Executive Director, Lois Whitehead.
Quick Reference
* For a list of your school’s faculty representatives, please select your school in the “Select an Institution” box (upper left) of the Membership Directory