{"id":276,"date":"2010-11-19T11:50:33","date_gmt":"2010-11-19T19:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ubcpda\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T11:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T19:38:06","slug":"constitution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ubcpda\/resources\/constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Constitution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Constitution of the UBC Postdoctoral Association<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Name<\/h3>\n

The name of the Association is \u2018UBC Postdoctoral Association\u2019, abbreviated to \u2018UBC PDA\u2019.<\/p>\n

Purpose<\/h3>\n

The mission of the Association is:<\/p>\n

To enhance the academic and professional experience and encourage peer engagement of postdoctoral researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC).<\/p>\n

The purposes of the Association are:<\/p>\n

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  1. To foster a community for postdoctoral fellows and research associates (hereafter referred to as \u2018PDFs\u2019 and \u2018RAs\u2019 respectively) and facilitate networking across UBC and affiliated institutions.<\/li>\n
  2. To act as a collective voice for issues of relevance and interest to PDFs and RAs at UBC.<\/li>\n
  3. To provide a liaison between PDFs and RAs, the UBC administration (including the Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO)), and the wider UBC community.<\/li>\n
  4. To provide a forum for the discussion of relevant issues and to distribute pertinent information to PDFs and RAs at UBC.<\/li>\n
  5. To host cross-campus events that highlight the scholarly work of PDFs and RAs.<\/li>\n
  6. To work with the PDFO to promote and develop effective training and career counseling for PDFs and RAs at UBC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Statement of Values<\/h3>\n

    The core values of the Association are:<\/p>\n

    Participation:<\/strong> We strive to foster and promote engagement of all UBC and affiliated postdoctoral researchers with the Association, their peers, and the University community.<\/p>\n

    Collaboration:<\/strong> We believe in open, collaborative dialogue to critically and objectively determine the best actions and priorities of the Association for the benefit of those it represents.<\/p>\n

    Equity:<\/strong> We value and respect all members of the University community, and the contribution all make to the membership, leadership, and activities of the Association.<\/p>\n

    Bylaws<\/h3>\n

    The Association shall adopt Bylaws that supplement, interpret, and are in accord with this Constitution.<\/p>\n

    Constitution – 2018 Revised<\/a> [.PDF]<\/p>\n

    Bylaws – 2024<\/a>\u00a0[.PDF]<\/p>\n

    Constitution amended by unanimous vote on March 14, 2018.<\/em>
    \nBylaws adopted by unanimous vote on March 14, 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Original Constitution<\/a> ratified by unanimous vote on November 18, 2010.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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