Think about getting involved in various events and planning within not just APSA, but CSHP or the Faculty! This is a summary of the committees, but if you want to learn more I would suggest contacting the councilors involved in each committee for more information. Applications usually require a brief letter of intent to let us know why you are interested or any fun ideas you would like to bring to the committee. Expect applications at the latest, August to September, but potentially may be opened earlier depending on the council so keep an eye out for announcements in your class’ weekly emails or on APSA Members’ Corner.

List of Committees and Who to Contact for More Details:

Overviews of Each Committee

APSA Committees

Constitution and Policy Committee (VP Admin) 3 student members (2 non-council, 1 council any year)

• Update and maintain the Association’s constitution, policies, and regulations
• Commitment: 1-2 meetings in March to review the constitution.

Awards Committee (VP Academic) 4 student members (one per class year)

• Distribute, present, promote, implement, and revise the APSA awards as necessary
• Review criteria for awards and nomination forms

Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM) Committee (VP External and CAPSI) 4 student members (one per class year)

• Create, organize and promote educational seminars, or events, as required for PAM
• Organize community events that promote pharmacy to the public
• PAM takes place in March (some planning would take place in advance)

Run For The Cure (RFTC) Committee (CAPSI): 4 student members (one per class year)

• Create, organize and promote the Faculty’s team in the CIBC Run for the Cure with other fundraising events
• Takes place approximately in mid-Sept-early October (some planning would take place in advance)

Space and Wellness Committee (VP Student Services): 8 student members (1-2 members per class year)

• Assist in organizing initiatives for student health and wellness throughout the year

Professionalism Committee (VP Academic) one student member (not on APSA’s council, any year)

• Promoting professionalism to students in collaboration with the faculty
• Updating and reviewing the Professionalism Policy

Movember Committee (VP External) 4 student members (one per class year)

• Plan and implement APSA sponsored events to raise awareness for the Movember campaign
• Plan the annual Unveiloween (Halloween) and RxFactor (takes place November or early December), assume some planning in advance

Students Advocating for the Future of Pharmacy Committee (SAF-Pharm): 8 student members (two per class year)

• Have a passion to drive and propel the profession forward by contribution and implementation of SAF-related project
• Organize and plan the APSA Industry Trade Show along with other events and projects
• Throughout the year help plan initiatives

CAPSI/IPSF 4 student members (Any year)

• Help plan and execute CAPSI and IPSF initiatives throughout the year (e.g. CAPSI
  Competitions, IPSF Health Campaign, CAPSI Elections, etc)
• Help manage the local CAPSI chapter’s social media platforms (instagram and facebook)

CSHP Student Committee

(voted on by the CSHP Student Committee Selection Panel) 7-8 student members (any year) – MUST be a CSHP Student Member

Awards:

• Contact nominees and nominators regarding their award applications

Education:

• Organize the Hospital Residency Information Night and promote other educational events.

Research:

• Perform abstract reviews for the CSHP Alberta Branch Symposium (CABS) and Banff Seminar

Membership:

• Organize and promote CSHP student membership drive

Communication:

• Showcase writing skills in the PQ+2, CSHP-AB newsletter, and CSHP-AB student Facebookpage

Advocacy/PAM:

• Coordinate and promote an educational event to occur during Pharmacists Awareness Month (PAM) in order to increase awareness for hospital pharmacy

Faculty Committee List

 PPAC’s (PharmD Program Advisory Council) (2 students)

• Provide advice and guidance to the Curriculum Committee on matters relating to curriculum content, clinical education, and policy and procedures in the PharmD Program with a particular focus on equity, diversity and inclusion and essential skills for practice.
• Expectations are to meet twice per year and to bring their student perspective. (Any questions can go to Dr. Hall about this position)

Safety, Infrastructure, and Facilities Committee (1 student):

• Facilitate the compliance of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FoPPS) laboratories (particularly in the Pharmaceutical Sciences) with Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment rules and regulations, and disseminate relevant safety-related information to the Faculty.
• The committee will also make recommendations to the Dean for the fair and practical use of space allocations as required for the different activities within the FoPPS. ○ Expectations are to meet 2-3 times during the year to support committee functioning and bring a student perspective where relevant.

Research Day Committee (1 student) –

• The overall purpose is to plan for research day and implement it annually.
• The committee will decide on dates, format, speakers, award administration, budgets, and advertising. The committee meets when needed to plan the event.
• Expectations are to meet about 2 times per year to support committee functioning and bring a student perspective.

Awards Committee (1 student) –

• The committee supports the administration of undergraduate, graduate, Faculty, and Staff awards.
• Committee members contribute to discussions about how to operationalize some awards and adjudicate award applicants for some awards.
• Expectations are to meet about 2-3 times per year to support committee functioning and bring a student perspective.

5dmissions Committee (1 student) –

• This committee adjudicates admissions applicants
• Expectation is to attend one full day in June/July to contribute to the adjudication process.