The AASV Student Engagement Committee is accepting applications from veterinary students interested in serving as the Alternate Student Delegate on the AASV Board of Directors. This student will represent student interests and serve as a non-voting member of the AASV board. This experience will provide the student with a unique perspective of the inner workings of the AASV. The term of service is 2 years: the first year as alternate student delegate, and the second year as the student delegate.
The alternate student delegate and student delegate are required to attend the AASV board’s fall and spring meetings each year, as well as the two AASV Annual Meetings held during their term. The spring board meeting is usually held in early April and the fall board meeting is generally held in late September or early October. Recent board meetings have been held in central Iowa, but the date and location can vary, as determined by the board. The two delegates work with AASV staff to prepare for student activities (Vet Hunt, Speed Networking) conducted during the AASV Annual Meeting. During the student breakfast at the annual meeting, the student delegate is encouraged to present a summary of board activities and describe student opportunities in AASV to the students in attendance. In addition, the delegate and alternate delegate serve as voting members of the AASV Student Engagement Committee and are invited to participate in committee conference calls and meetings.
Both delegates receive reimbursement of their travel and lodging expenses to attend board meetings as well as both AASV Annual Meetings during their term of office.
Interested students must be members of AASV in their freshman or sophomore year. The Student Engagement Committee does take notice of repeat applicants in the selection process. Applicants are required to submit the following documentation to the AASV (aasv@aasv.org):
- An introductory letter, not to exceed one page, describing why they want to serve as the alternate student delegate for AASV, their level of interest/background in swine medicine, and their future career goals.
- A one- or two-page resume featuring the student’s interest and experience in production medicine, particularly swine medicine.
- A statement of recommendation from a faculty member.
The deadline for submission of necessary documentation is Friday, November 17, 2023. The delegate will be chosen by members of the AASV Student Engagement Committee following review of the submitted materials.
The term of service is two years, beginning at the AASV Annual Meeting. During the first year, the student will serve as the alternate student delegate. The alternate delegate will automatically succeed as student delegate, beginning at the annual meeting the following year. The alternate delegate will serve in the capacity of delegate if the student delegate is unable to carry out his/her duties. Each year, a new alternate delegate is selected by the AASV Student Engagement Committee.
Questions may be directed to the chair of the AASV Student Engagement Committee, Dr. Jamie Madigan: jamiemm@pillenfamilyfarms.com.