APTA is seeking student volunteers to serve as the APTA Student Member Engagement Group Delegate member.
Background:
The APTA Student Member Engagement Group delegation consists of a chief delegate, a chief delegate-elect, who serves as the second delegate, and an alternate delegate to represent the APTA Student Engagement Group in the APTA House of Delegates.
Eligibility and Selection:
Candidacy is open to all student members who are association members in good standing. A delegate of a member group may not serve concurrently as a delegate of another member group. With the exception of the Student Council chair serving as an alternate delegate, Student Council steering group members are not eligible to serve concurrently as a Student Member Engagement Group delegate.
Terms:
Student Council representatives elect a chief delegate-elect every year, who serves a two-year term: one year as delegate and one year as chief delegate. The Student Council chair serves as alternate delegate.
A delegate (chief-elect) will be elected to begin on Jan. 1, 2026. This delegate will serve one year as a delegate and one year as chief delegate.
- Student Delegate/Chief-Elect Jan. 1, 2026- Dec. 31, 2027 (two years)
- A chief delegate is already in place for 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Act in accordance with the APTA bylaws regarding the House of Delegates.
- Prepare for the House by reviewing all motions.
- Engage in House virtual discussions and Hub activities.
- Represent the interests of students at the House.
- Engage with the Student Council on related motions.
- Host listening sessions for students on related motions open to interested stakeholders.
Eligibility:
- A PT or PTA student in good standing.
- Anticipated graduation date of Jan. 1, 2027 or later.
- This position requires attendance at the annual volunteer orientation on December 11th at 7:00 PM EST.
Please note if the applicant is currently serving as a component representative within the Student Council and is elected and chooses to serve as Student Member Engagement Group Delegate, the individual would forfeit their position on the council.
Questions? Contact memberengagement@apta.org.