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SRC Chair
Call for Nominations: November 3, 2011-January 31, 2012
Serving as SRC Chair is an exciting and challenging way for you to serve at the national level, meet and work with APA leadership and other prominent members of the planning community, and exercise your leadership skills.
The SRC Chair represents student interests as an advisory member of the APA Board of Directors and leads the SRC Executive Committee activities throughout the year. We encourage Student Members to review the responsibilities and consider running for the position. Candidates for the SRC Chair position should have previous leadership experience and be engaged in APA, their Chapter or Division, or Planning Student Organization.
Eligibility
Any current APA Student Member who will still be a student for at least six months of their term (April 2012 to April 2013) is eligible to run for the position of Chair of the APA Student Representatives Council (SRC). The new Chair will take office during the APA National Planning Conference in Los Angeles, and should plan to arrive as early as Friday, April 13 to attend the APA Leadership Workshop, APA Board of Directors Meeting, SRC Executive Committee Meeting, and the Student Facilitated Discussion on Sunday.
The SRC Chair represents student interests as an advisory member of the APA Board of Directors and leads the SRC Executive Committee activities throughout the year. We encourage Student Members to review the responsibilities and consider running for the position. Candidates for the SRC Chair position should have previous leadership experience and be engaged in APA, their Chapter, Division, or Planning Student Organization.
Submission Requirements
- Complete and submit the SRC Chair Questionnaire
- Submit at least two letters of support from different categories (faculty, chapter/division leader, or company/organization where student participated in a project, activity, etc.).
- Submit photo as a separate file (high resolution, color)
Learn more about the position
SRC Chair Responsibilities
As SRC Chair-Elect...
Attend the following events during the 2012 APA National Planning Conference in Los Angeles, Saturday-Sunday, April 12-13, 2012
- APA Board of Directors Meeting
- Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) Business Meeting
- Divisions Council (DC) Business Meeting
- SRC Executive Committee Meeting
- SRC Business Meeting and Exchange
- APA/AICP Annual Meeting and Leadership Recognition (tentative April 15-16)
As SRC Chair...
- Assume office of SRC Chair at the end of the SRC Business Meeting and Exchange
- Preside at all meetings of the SRC Executive Committee (during APA Fall Leadership Meetings, National Planning Conference, and conference calls) and the SRC Business Meeting at the National Planning Conference
- Fall Leadership Meetings — (tentative) mid-September – early-October 2012, Washington, D.C.
- Spring Leadership Meetings — April 12–13, 2013, Chicago
- Prepare and present/distribute an Annual Report
- Provide APA President with recommendations for student members for appointment to APA Committees
- Keep up-to-date on APA and student activities
- Maintain regular contact with SRC Regional Representatives and APA staff liaison
- Promote APA and Student Membership and encourage APA recognition of planning student organizations (PSOs)
As an Advisor to the APA Board of Directors (and APA leader)...
- Attend APA Board of Directors meetings (see below) and conference calls (scheduled as needed)
- Summer Board Retreat — two days (TBD)
- Winter Board Retreat — two days (TBD)
- Fall Leadership Meetings — mid-September – early-October 2012, Washington, D.C.
- Spring Leadership Meetings — April 12–13, 2013, Chicago
- Advise the Board on student-related issues
- Participate in APA leadership activities scheduled during the Fall Leadership Meetings and several days prior to the APA National Planning Conference
- Serve on the APA Development Plan and Budget Committee; attend Committee Meeting (TBD) and conference calls.
- Represent student interests
As an SRC Executive Committee member...
- Participate in planning the student activities, programs, and sessions for the National Planning Conference
- Identify topics of interest/concern to student members
As SRC Past Chair…
Continue to serve on the SRC Executive Committee to provide continuity in developing SRC Work Plan, national conference activities, providing input on student-related issues submitted to the APA Board, etc.
SRC Regional Representatives
Call for Nominations: November 3, 2011–January 31, 2012
What region is your school in?
Being an SRC Regional Representative is rewarding — and FUN! You’ll get to know other planning students from around the country, participate in APA Leadership activities, and further develop your skills as a leader and volunteer.
In return (there's always a flip side), you should realize how important your position is in keeping APA tuned in to the needs of its Student Members as well as planning students in general.
Eligibility
Any current APA Student Member who will still be a student in the region they represent for at least six months of their term (April 2012 to April 2013) is eligible to run. The Regional Representatives will take office during the APA National Planning Conference in Los Angeles. Elected representatives should plan to arrive as early as Friday, April 13 to attend the APA Leadership Workshop, APA Board of Directors Meeting, SRC Executive Committee Meeting, and the Student Facilitated Discussion on Sunday.
Nomination Requirements
- Complete and submit the SRC Regional Representative Questionnaire
- Submit at least one letter of support from a member of the planning faculty, chapter/division leader, or company/organization where student participated in a project, activity, etc.).
- Submit photo as a separate file (high resolution, color)
Learn more about the positions
SRC Regional Representative Position Responsibilities
Being an SRC Regional Representative is rewarding — and FUN! You'll get to know other planning students from around the country, participate in APA Leadership activities twice a year, and develop your skills as a leader and volunteer.
In return (there's always a flip side), you should realize how important your position is in keeping APA tuned in to the needs of its Student Members as well as planning students in general.
Responsibilities
- Attend all SRC-related meetings and events **
This is how you keep in touch with APA national and its activities and programs directed to students. There are two meetings each year – one during the APA National Planning Conference, the other at the Fall Leadership Meetings. Airfare and some lodging expenses are reimbursable.
- Contribute to development of student events and sessions
The SRC Executive Committee plans student-focused events and sessions for each National Planning Conference.
- Use the APA website and read APA's Interact
Keep up-to-date on student related activities by visiting the APA site frequently. Look for “Students” under “About APA” on our website. Interact is APA's e-newsletter – special student issues come out 2-3 times a year.
- Participate in your state APA Chapter
The energy and enthusiasm that students can bring to an organization is invaluable. The Chapter probably could use your help, and some chapters even have Student officers. Get involved in any way you can. Network with professional planners and get the satisfaction of contributing to the planning movement.
Contact the Student Reps in your region regularly (monthly). Share any APA news – scholarships, mentoring programs, conference-related volunteer opportunities, and discounts on JAPA, conferences, membership, and a reduced dues category for graduating APA Student Members. There's a lot to talk about! Do they have any questions, concerns, problems? Do they need help recruiting or additional membership materials? Just keep in touch.
You represent APA every time you attend a meeting or planning event. Be prepared to answer questions about APA. (Visit the website regularly and read Interact, APA's monthly online newsletter.)
What's happening with you? Let your SRC Chair know what you're hearing in your region – about APA, planning, jobs, whatever. Contact staff with any questions about APA that you cannot answer.
The SRC Executive Committee works as a team throughout the year to plan and support student activities. APA staff is available to answer questions, provide direction, and help you locate resources.
** Meetings for 2012 – 2013
APA Leadership Meetings – National Planning Conference
Los Angeles, CA
April 14-17, 2012
APA Leadership Meetings
April 13-15, 2012
APA Leadership Training Workshop
SRC Executive Committee Meeting
Student Exchange/SRC Meeting
APA Fall Leadership Meetings
Mid-September to Early October2012
Washington, DC
All APA leaders (which includes SRC Chair and Regional Representatives) gather each fall for APA updates (policy, state of the association, leadership training, etc.) and strategizing within each APA component (Board, Commission, Student Representatives Council, Divisions Council, and Chapter Presidents Council). SRC Executive Committee generally meets on Saturday.
APA Leadership Meetings – National Planning Conference
Chicago, IL
April 13-17, 2013
APA Leadership Meetings
April 12-14, 2013
APA Leadership Training Workshop
SRC Executive Committee Meeting
Student Exchange/SRC Meeting
SRC Student Representatives
Each APA-registered Planning Student Organization (PSO) has a locally elected or appointed representative to the SRC who keeps classmates and faculty up to date on APA student activities and programs.
SRC Student Representative description (pdf)
Current APA PSOs and their Student Representatives
