Our Commitees

  • Academic Committee

    -Develops and maintains awareness of academic issues that impact GAPSS members;

    -Leads and coordinates GAPSS’ efforts on academic advocacy;

    -Edits and publishes GAPSS’ annual student journal; and

    -Co-chaired by the Vice President (Planning) and the Vice President (Human Geography).

  • Events Committee

    -Organizes academic and non-academic events;

    -Coordinates and plans events with other student groups and external organizations;

    -Ensures compliance with the University of Alberta and the University of Alberta Students’ Union’s regulations; and

    -Chaired by the Vice President (Events).

  • Media Committee

    -Develops and maintains awareness of GAPSS;

    -Builds and maintains relationships with external groups;

    -Leads and coordinates all communication with external parties; and

    -Co-chaired by the Vice Presidents (External and Internal) and the Vice President (Marketing).

Join a Committee

Standing Committees

The Geography and Planning Students’ Society consists of three standing committees,

  • Academic Committee;

  • Events Committee; and

  • Outreach Committee.

Each committee has its own unique responsibilities and opportunities for involvement. Committees are chaired by members of the Executive Committee, and memberships are open to all students who are interested. 

Ad-hoc Committees

The Executive Committee may establish ad-hoc committees to study a particular topic or work on a specific initiative or project. Ad-hoc Committees are expected to be short-term and will be dissolved at a designated time that does not exceed one year. Opportunities to be part of an ad-hoc committee may become available if such committees have been established and the Executive Committee deemed necessary to recruit members.