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The ADA Student Council

The ADA Student Council is a national student organization within ADA formed to address student-related issues and increase peer networking. All current ADA student members are automatically Council members. The purpose of the ADA Student Council is to increase involvement of ADA student members by creating opportunities for leadership within the Association and to facilitate communications among student members and with the ADA leadership.

Student Council Advisory Committee

June 1 is the beginning of ADA's annual program year and when the new SCAC Officers begin their terms. The Student Council is represented by a Student Council Advisory Committee (SCAC). The SCAC consists of: Chair, Vice-chair, Student Delegate, CADE Student Representative and additional student representatives. ADA Student Council members will elect the SCAC annually. Each year SCAC will set goals and objectives consistent with ADA’s strategic plan. Core functions of the SCAC will be to:

  • Promote the role of student members in dietetics-related areas.
  • Promote diverse membership.
  • Encourage the participation of students in ADA and in the Council.

Student Council Community of Interest (COI)

The creation of the ADA Student Council Community of Interest (CoI) is the first step towards uniting our student body. The CoI is a networking and information resource for ADA student members only. Dietetics is a vital, growing field open to creativity and many opportunities. The purpose of this CoI is to connect student members nationwide, provide a communication vehicle for our student representatives, allow student members to access cutting-edge information about the profession, share useful Web sites and articles and to share ideas and more. If you haven't joined or heard about the CoI, or you are a new student member and we have your current e-mail address, look for an invitation to join in your e-mail box soon, or ask a friend who has joined the CoI to send you an invitation.

Student Council Liaison (SCL)

The SCL is an important ‘hands-on’ networking role, within ADA’s Student Council, that will enable you to communicate community and campus-level student activities to your Student Council Advisory Committee (SCAC) liaison and ADA staff, and carry out important SCAC initiatives on a local level. Below is the position description for being a SCL.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as contact for ADA membership staff and ADA Student Council Advisory Committee (SCAC)
  • Communicate ADA student member initiatives, messages and other information to Student Dietetic Associations/Clubs
  • Provide feedback to ADA membership staff and SCAC on student initiatives through monthly reports
  • Participate in recruitment, retention of student members and in special projects

Time Commitment:

  • One year term of June 1 to May 31 (ADA’s membership year). Your term starts when you agree to be the SCL at your school. You do not need to wait to participate. You may continue to hold the position as long as you remain a student member of ADA.
  • Position may be written into the student dietetic association/club constitution
  • Estimate between six and eight hours per month

Benefits to you:

  • Leadership role and development
  • Experience to include on your resume
  • Support ADA and the SCAC strategic initiatives
  • Mentoring opportunities
  • Teamwork and communication among dietetic students nationwide

If you are interested in volunteering to be a SCL, please fill out the SCL Volunteer Form and fax it to 312/899-4812.

2009-2010 SCAC

The SCAC nominating committtee is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Student Council Advisory Committee. Take the initiative and get more involved in your ADA Student Council. Application Deadline is December 1, 2008.