Statement of Purpose
The student committee advocates for post-secondary students studying archaeology in Canada. It promotes, facilitates, celebrates, and communicates student initiatives and achievements. The committee aims to create a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment for all students of archaeology. The committee also maintains a communicative network between post-secondary students studying archaeology, and the CAA Board of Directors.
Contact: Kelsey Pennanen and/or Liam Wadsworth
e-mail: caa.students@gmail.com
Current Membership
Co-Chair: Kelsey Pennanen (University of Calgary)
Co-Chair: Liam Wadsworth (University of Alberta)
| LOCATION / Institution | Graduate Representative | Undergraduate Representative |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH COLUMBIA | ||
| Simon Fraser University | Sarah Smith | ongoing recruitment |
| University of Northern British Columbia | Courtney Lawrence | Patrick Smith |
| ALBERTA | ||
| MacEwan University | N/A | JoAnn Wanner |
| University of Alberta | Liam Wadsworth | ongoing recruitment |
| Mount Royal University | N/A | Paula Claus |
| University of Calgary | Kelsey Pennanen | Kristen Moss |
| University of Lethbridge | ongoing recruitment | Samantha Kondor |
| SASKATCHEWAN | ||
| University of Saskatchewan | Katie Willie | Christie Fender |
| MANITOBA | ||
| University of Manitoba | Jasmine Leisch | ongoing recruitment |
| University of Winnipeg | N/A | Tekla Cunningham |
| ONTARIO | ||
| Lakehead University | Holly Flemming | ongoing recruitment |
| Trent University | ongoing recruitment | ongoing recruitment |
| McMaster University | Beatrice Fletcher | Keira McCartney |
| University of Toronto (St George Campus) | Maryssa Barras | ongoing recruitment |
| University of Western Ontario | Rebecca Goodwin | ongoing recruitment |
| QUÉBEC | ||
| Laval University | Laurence Ferland | ongoing recruitment |
| McGill University | ongoing recruitment | Sasha Boghosian |
| NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR | ||
| Memorial University | Ashley Cameron | Molly Ingenmey/ Jordan Hollohan |
| NORTHWEST TERRITORIES | ongoing recruitment | ongoing recruitment |
| YUKON TERRITORY | ongoing recruitment | ongoing recruitment |
| NUNAVUT | ongoing recruitment | ongoing recruitment |
| NOVA SCOTIA | ongoing recruitment | ongoing recruitment |
| NEW BRUNSWICK | ongoing recruitment | ongoing recruitment |
| PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND | ongoing recruitment | ongoing recruitment |
Scope: National, with regional representatives.
Authority: The program of activities and recommendations of the Student Committee must be approved by the CAA Board of Directors.
Committee Composition: The Student Committee consists of a Chair or Co-Chairs, and post-secondary archaeology students representing institutions across Canada. The committee will aim to comprise at least one (1) undergraduate and one (1) graduate student from each institution with an archaeology-related program(s) and to include representation from every Province and Territory in Canada. As membership to the committee changes every academic year, recruitment for this committee is ongoing. Membership is open to all students of archaeology (whatever their home department) registered at a post-secondary institution in Canada. Student committee members are strongly encouraged to be active members of the CAA.
Term: The term of service is one year, beginning and ending at the AGM. Terms can be renewed up to five times for a total of six years. The maximum term for a Chair or Co-Chair is three years.
Rights and Obligations of Members: Active members in the CAA Student Committee have the right to be represented on the National level to the CAA Board of Directors through the Student Committee Chair(s). Members also have the right to participate in the Committee through its structures and services. Members are obliged to respond to communications from the Student Committee Chair(s) and to canvas other students in their programs and share information with them at the request of the Student Committee Chair(s).
Committee Communications: Primary communication with the Chair(s) of the committee shall take place through caa.students@gmail.com. Meetings or other forms of communication are organized by the Chair(s). Informal committee communications may also take place through “Archaeology Student Communications” closed Facebook Group.
Reporting: The Student Committee reports in writing, and directly to the CAA Board of Directors. The Chair (or Co-Chairs) submits a report on work in progress at each of the two Board meetings annually (spring and fall). A representative from the committee will also make a brief summarizing report to the membership at the AGM during the annual conference.
Review: The Terms of Reference of the CAA Student Committee will be reviewed periodically by the Committee Chair(s) as membership changes require, and periodically by the CAA Executive Board. All amendments to the Terms of Reference must be approved by Student Committee Chair(s) and the CAA Board of Directors by consensus.