Student Affairs Committee

• Introduction
• Committee Members
• Terms of Reference
• Student Awards
• Visit the Student Affairs Web site

Introduction

The Student Affairs Committee was formed in 2003 to recognize and nurture student participation in and contributions to the Society for Conservation Biology. Our immediate tasks for 2006-2007 are listed below:

1. Internationalize the Student Affairs Committee through recruitment from each of the Sections
2. Form a Conference subcommittee to help hosts develop and implement Annual Meeting Activities for students including Symposia/workshops; Career Advancement activities; Financial (discounts, housing issues)
3. Establish a Mentoring Program: Professionals to students; Students to students (particularly among the Sections) and coordinate this activity with the Executive Office
4. Develop web page features for students

Please contact David Patrick if you would like to become involved. Here is your chance to shape how SCB and student members benefit one another.

Committee Members

Terms of Reference

Updated: June 1, 2006

The Student Affairs Committee shall promote a supportive environment for undergraduate and graduate students in SCB.

• facilitate coordination of student affairs among Sections,
• encourage student participation in meetings,
• create opportunities for interaction among students and professionals, and
• administer the Student Awards Program and Best Student Paper.

Student Awards

Student awards are given out during the Society for Conservation Biology Annual Meetings. Specific information and deadlines can be found on the upcoming Annual Meeting web page.

In general, any student presenting a paper at the meeting can be considered for an award. During the call for papers, interested students are asked to submit 2 copies of their abstract. A group of papers are selected by a panel prior to the meeting and these students present in special groups during the meeting. After the papers are presented student award winners are chosen and awards are given out at a ceremony held during the Annual Meeting.