Call for Student Representative

The Research Consortium (RC) is seeking a doctoral student to serve on the RC Executive Board for 2012 through 2014. This two-year term (commencing upon completion of the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition) extends a 3-year pilot project for doctoral student representation on the board. As a pilot program, the student is a non-voting member of the board. The purpose of appointing a doctoral student representative to the Research Consortium Executive Board is threefold:

• To provide the board with direct input from a student regarding the programs and services of the Research Consortium;
• To facilitate communication between the Research Consortium and young professionals and researchers;
• To introduce a student to the governance and processes associated with the programs of the Research Consortium.

Qualifications:

• Current AAHPERD/RC member
• Current full-time doctoral student with anticipated graduation date of 2014 or later

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in all meetings, communications and business of the RC Executive Board (expenses related to meetings at AAHPERD headquarters in Reston, VA are covered)
• Attend the AAHPERD National Convention/RC Business meeting during her/his term (at their own expense)
• Participate in the planning of graduate student focused activities at the AAHPERD National Convention
• Help identify and facilitate other activities focused on graduate student engagement and participation in the RC

Application Information:

Interested student members should submit their vita and a one-page letter of support from their major advisor no later than February 17, 2012 to Research Consortium Director Gayle Claman at: research@aahperd.org If an email confirmation of receipt is not received, please contact Ms. Claman at 703-476-3415.

Selection Process:

Incoming RC President Dr. Melinda Solmon will lead the review of applicants in consultation with the other RC Executive Committee members. Applicants will be notified by March 2, 2012.