News
This page hosts official announcements from the Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association (Formerly Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association).
To see news from the university, please visit AUArts.ca
Reminder: By-Election Nominations Due September 23
By-Election Nomination Submissions
Due September 23 by 4:00PM
Nomination Package available at www.acadsa.ca/elections
Email your nomination package documentation to advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca by the deadline and bring any printed documents and your $20 returnable bond to the ACADSA Office on Monday, September 24.
More information about elections available at www.acadsa.ca/elections
Questions? Please email the official elections officer Fiona Couillard, ACADSA’s Director of Advocacy & Representation, at advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca.
Reminder: Call for Volunteer ACADSA Jury Members
Be the change you want to see around campus. Be an advocate for the activity taking place in the Marion Nicoll Gallery, in ACADSA’s Student Groups, and in the Hear/d Residency program. Put the experience on your CV and make your voice heard in your community! Open to current students, all majors in any year, as well as recent ACAD graduates within the last three years.
https://form.jotform.com/ACADSA/acadsa-jury-application
See application form for application and position requirements
Apply ASAP! Deadline: October 1, 2018
Thank you!
Reminder: Health + Dental Plan Opt Out or Opt In Deadline – September 21
Don’t forget! Now is the time to enroll yourself (if you are not automatically enrolled) and your spouse and/or dependent children in or opt out of the ACADSA Health & Dental Plan.
Visit www.studentcare.ca for instructions.
By-Election Nomination Package Now Available
Interested in Running?
How To Submit Your Nomination:
1. Read through + familiarize yourself with the Job Description of your intended position, Election Policies and Procedures, and Election Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest (available at www.acadsa.ca/elections)
2. Print, fill in, and get signatures on the Nomination Form.
3. Write a campaign/platform statement (max 300 words)
SUGGESTED COMPONENTS:
- Description of interest in specific position
- Expertise related to specific position
- History of leadership experiences
- Initiatives or goals you would advance
4. Print/Save Unofficial Transcript from Webservice or ACAD Registrars Office (not required for first year students).
5. Hand in election documentation (unofficial transcript, signed nomination form, printed copy of campaign statement) and $20 returnable bond to the ACADSA Office by September 23 at 4:00PM .
*You can email in your nomination package documentation to advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca by the deadline (September 23) and hand in your $20 returnable bond on Monday, September 24.
Questions? Email advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca
Now Hiring: Hear/d Mentors and Show + Sale Reps
We Are Hiring! Jobs on Campus!
At the ACAD Students’ Association, you’ll be working with a group of innovative, quirky, passionate, and hard-working creatives committed to providing ACAD’s student body with unique opportunities to enhance their sense of well-being, develop their professional skills, and establish a strong presence in the culture of the institution. Together, we continuously find ways to build on the strengths of our programs, boost our support services, and advocate for an exceptional student experience.
For more information about the hours of work, wages, job descriptions, and how to apply, make sure to click on the links above or check out the posts at www.acadsa.ca/work-for-acadsa/
Deadlines are coming up fast so apply ASAP!
Welcome from ACADSA Executive Committee
Welcome ACADSA Students!
Another year of studies at the Alberta College of Art + Design begins! This is a year of growth, as ACAD garnered it’s University Status in Spring of 2018. Stay tuned this Fall for information on campus as to what this growth entails, it’s a very exciting time! Those of you who are first year students, we are delighted to have you on campus. My name is Simone Saunders and I am the Director of Leadership & Governance for the ACAD Students’ Association (ACADSA).
ACADSA is an organization comprised almost entirely of current students, funded by students, and operating for students. We advocate on behalf of students to our ACAD admin and faculty in various councils and committees. We provide programs and services for students to support you during your time here. We famously run the bi-annual ACADSA Show and Sale and Hear/d Student Artist Residency which offer students professional development opportunities! We also provide various wellness and community building events, gallery opportunities, student group facilitation, and your health and dental coverage. For more information on our programs and services, check out our website www.acadsa.ca.
This summer, ACADSA’s Executive Committee has been working diligently on a strategic plan for the upcoming year to ensure that you are creating on a safe and lively campus. Our By-Elections are coming up! We have many positions we are still looking to fill within our Student Leadership Committee (SLC). If you are interested in holding a position to represent your department, please check out the available positions on our website: www.acadsa.ca/elections/. This year our commitment is to providing a positive and productive voice amongst the student body. By engaging with students, hosting bi-weekly meetings and promoting our community on social media, the SLC helps to bridge the gap between our varying departments! The SLC looks fantastic on your resume, pays you to come to meetings and is a reasonable workload to achieve on top of your already busy schedule. The official notice of elections has gone out and nomination packages are due on September 23rd. We look forward to your interest in running!
Please get in touch with us: you can find information about ACADSA, our staff and committee members at www.acadsa.ca/about. Get to know our team! Say hello to us in the halls and we will do the same. Stay up to date on what is happening at the Students’ Association, check out News and Events on our website (www.acadsa.ca) and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – @ACADSA.
From all of us here at the Students’ Association, welcome to the 2018/19 academic year and we hope you have a great experience here!
Simone Saunders
Director of Leadership and Governance
Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association
leadership.acadsa@acad.ca
Notice of By-Elections
Hello ACAD students. Welcome back to all returning students and a warm welcome to all new and first year students!
It’s time for the ACAD Students’ Association (ACADSA) By-Elections. We still have a few positions to fill on our Student Leadership Council (aka SLC).
What do Student Leadership Council Representatives do? They contribute to ACADSA by:
- Representing the student voice from their department area on arising issues
- Ensuring that the Association’s affairs are conducted according to the governing documents of the Association
- Promoting the general welfare of ACAD students in alignment with ACADSA’s mission, vision, and mandate
- Providing guidance on the direction and strategic growth of the Association
For more information about the position please visit www.acadsa.ca/elections.
Available Positions:
We have 10 open SLC Positions up for election: (1) Advertising Representative, (1) Ceramics Representative, (2) First Year Studies Representatives, (1) Graduate Studies Representative, (1) Graphic Design Representative, (1) Media Arts + Digital Technologies Representative, (1) Drawing Representative, (1) Sculpture Representative, and (1) Print Media Representative.
Elections schedule:
| Notice of Elections | Sept. 10th |
| Election package available | Sept. 16th |
| Election package/nominations due | Sept. 23th no later than 4:00pm |
| Campaign Regulations Meeting | Sept. 29th @ 4:00pm (ACADSA office) |
| Candidate Forum | Oct. 4th, LUNCH TIME in Cafeteria |
| Voting Days | Oct. 9th and 10th |
| Voting ends + Winners announced | Oct. 10th |
| SLC Mandatory orientation | Oct. 13th-15th |
| Last day to inquire for ballot recount | Oct. 17th |
Watch your ACAD email address for more information in the coming weeks about how you can participate in the ACADSA By-Elections or visit www.acadsa.ca/elections.
If you have any questions please email the official elections officer at advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca. Thank you!
Fiona Couillard
Director of Advocacy & Representation
Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association
advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca
ACADSA Orientation: September 17
ACADSA Orientation is for all ACAD Students, whether you are a first year or going into your fourth! This is a great opportunity to come and see firsthand what kind of services we offer.
Come check out our booths in the main main in front of the IKG. We will be joined by a few other services such as SAIT Recreation, RBC and Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA).
Call for Volunteer Jury Members: ACADSA
Be the change you want to see around campus. Be an advocate for the activity taking place in the Marion Nicoll Gallery, in ACADSA’s Student Groups, and in the Hear/d Residency program. Put the experience on your CV and make your voice heard in your community! Open to current students, all majors in any year, as well as recent ACAD graduates within the last three years.
https://form.jotform.com/ACADSA/acadsa-jury-application
See application form for application and position requirements
Apply ASAP! The next jury meetings take place at the beginning of October.
Thank you!
Fall 2018: Student Group Update
For more information, visit the Student Groups and Galleries section of our website
www.acadsa.ca/groups
Health + Dental Plan: CHANGE-OF-COVERAGE PERIOD
Attention ACADSA members!
You have access to the ACADSA Health & Dental Plan—check your tuition statement to see if you’re automatically enrolled. If you’re covered by another health and/or dental plan, visit www.studentcare.ca to find out how you can combine your plans. You can enrol family or opt out during the Change-of-Coverage Period.
MNG Fall 2018 Call for Submissions!
Hello ACAD students! It’s time for the Marion Nicoll Gallery’s Fall 2018 call for submissions, and it’s time for you to spread the word and submit!
MNG Fall 2018 Call for Submissions!
Submissions Open: August 27, 2018 at 10:00AM
Submissions Close: October 1, 2018 at 11:59PM
If you are interested in having a show between October 2018 – January 2019 in any of our three gallery spaces, now is your time to submit a proposal!
All current ACAD students are eligible to submit, as well as recent ACAD graduates within the last three years. Please read and complete the online submission form carefully: as it will guide you through the submission process.
***This online form is a new way of submitting proposals for the MNG, developed to streamline the process of submission and make the requirements more clear for students who wish to submit. However, if you have any questions about the new process feel free to email our gallery coordinator at mng.acadsa@acad.ca***
The ONLINE submission form is available here:
https://form.jotform.com/ACADSA/mng-submissions-fall-2018
Information about the three gallery spaces you can apply for is available here: https://marionnicollgallery.wordpress.com/about/
If you have any questions, please send all inquiries to: mng.acadsa@acad.ca
Now Hiring Hear/d Program Mentors: ACADSA
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
DEADLINE EXTENSION: Hear/d Residency Mentor applications are now open to students who have not previously participated in the residency. Deadline: Tuesday, September 25 at 4pm.
Come Work With Us!
Our campus is always evolving at the Alberta College of Art + Design, and here you’ll find yourself surrounded by the connoisseurs of Calgary’s contemporary culture. At the ACAD Students’ Association, you’ll be working with a group of innovative, quirky, passionate, and hard-working creatives committed to providing ACAD’s student body with unique opportunities to enhance their sense of well-being, develop their professional skills, and establish a strong presence in the culture of the institution. Together, we continuously find ways to build on the strengths of our programs, boost our support services, and advocate for an exceptional student experience.
Be on the pulse of Calgary’s creative community and work with Alberta’s up and coming cultural innovators!
Hear/d Program Mentor
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association Health + Wellness Program Manager (“HWPM”) and with support of other ACADSA staff, the Hear/d Mentor is responsible for acting as a leader within the ACAD community while supporting the student participants of the Hear/d Residency program.
The Hear/d residency is a 3-month long student-run artist residency held on campus. This year the program will focus on the theme of resiliency, to explore the process of dealing with a variety of mental health issues many post-secondary students face. Given this theme, participants are invited to explore and share their journeys in a creative and innovative way. Through group discussions, reflection, individual studio time, critiques, and workshops, this residency will provide a platform for a diverse array of creative output. The residency will aim to raise awareness towards the health + well being of post-secondary students, while also connecting members from different disciples who will help to build a stronger sense of inclusion and comradery in the ACAD community.
The mentorship positions will be split into two separate positions to accommodate for a shared workload and supportive team philosophy.
THE DETAILS
This is a part-time position with a schedule of up to approximately 10 hours per month, with a compensation of $375.00 honorarium per semester. The position will commence October 2, 2018 and continues until December 15, 2018.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Mentor A
- Support the creation of program promotional materials such as postcards and posters
- Coordinate studio visit schedule with all participants
- Install artist statements for the final exhibition
Mentor B
- Format all written work required for the exhibition
- Coordinate the photography schedule for all residency participants
- Create and install vinyl for the exhibition
Joint Responsibilities
- Develop meeting agendas to cover required information and discussion points with participants
- Perform studio visits with participants to support the development of work
- Facilitate the installation and striking of the final exhibition
- Generate a safe and supportive environment for participants
- Create joint testimonial to be included in the program catalogue
- Facilitate residency program group meetings
- Communicate respectfully with participating students
Who You Are…
Here at ACADSA we’ve worked hard to develop a culture we are proud to be a part of, and if you can say yes to a few of these things you might be proud to be a part of it too…
Equity & Diversity – Are you willing to consciously create room for respectful dialogue surrounding issues of equity and diversity? Pursuing a creative life takes guts! We’ve got a diverse, spunky, progressive, and outspoken community here at ACAD, and we are always looking for ways to self-reflect and incorporate socially just practices in our workplace.
Collaboration & Empowerment – Do you believe in bringing other people up, supporting your co-workers’ success, and finding ways to work together to accomplish your goals? From start to finish we are constantly learning from each other and finding ways to practice gratitude and celebrate the victories, both big and small.
Inspiration & Innovation – Are you excited to put your ideas on the table, take the risk and try something new even if you might fail? We love a good brainstorming session, and are always open to incorporating fresh ideas into our programs and services.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A mature attitude and ability to work independently and be a responsive member of the ACADSA team
- Organized and detail oriented
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Must have previously participated in a Hear/d program- Have a general understanding of mental health challenges facing post-secondary students
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
- Previous experience in a leadership position working with small-large groups
- An interest in curatorial experience
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple deadlines
- Enthusiasm to exceed performance expectations
- Supportive and patient demeanor
Application Process
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter which includes a brief description of the applicant’s’ knowledge of the Hear/d program, and a detailed understanding of the position and required skill. Applicants are also required to submit their curriculum vitae along with a portfolio of work to acadsa@acad.ca no later than 4pm on September 25, 2018.
The Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Call for Residency Submissions: ACADSA Hear/d Residency
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018 AT MIDNIGHT
ACAD Students’ Association is seeking applications for the Fall 2018 Hear/d Residency program. Part of the ACADSA mandate is to provide professional development opportunities for students while also helping to facilitate the development of a strong student artist community + culture. The ACADSA Hear/d Residency invites individuals and collectives from all discipline areas at the Alberta College of Art + Design to work together to collaborate on the research, development, creation and curation of an exhibition.
The residency will have its own central theme of resilience, relating to the journey of mental health issues currently experienced by many post-secondary students. Given this theme, participants are invited to explore and share their journeys in a creative and innovative way. Through group discussions, reflection, individual studio time, critiques, and workshops, this residency will provide a platform for a diversity of creative activity. The residency will aim to raise awareness towards the health + well-being of post-secondary students, while also connecting members from different disciples who will help to build a stronger sense of inclusion and comradery in the ACAD community.
RESILIENCE
Being in good health means more than feeling physically well; it also means feeling mentally well. Today, we are more aware of how our mental and physical health affect each other. Setting aside time to focus on mental health is important – to you and those who care about you. Life is full of change, risks and challenges. Good mental or emotional health helps us find our balance and stay in control, even during turbulent times. – Canadian Mental Health Association (2017)
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
The application process is entirely electronic. Direct email and paper submissions will NOT be accepted. Due to the number of submissions received, the quantity of support material in the application is restricted. The jury will not review additional materials beyond the required documents. All documentation must be submitted through the online submission form:
The following materials should be included in your application:
- Statement of interest:
- Discuss how the theme of this program relates to your current artistic practice and the broader context of your work, research, and interests.
- Outline your interest in the program and understanding of the importance of mental health support.
- Curriculum Vitae: Describe your creative background to a maximum length of two pages. Please include all relevant contact information and a personal website, if applicable.
- Support: Please submit up to ten pieces of additional support material, including digital images, videos, or audio clips with a corresponding numbered image list. Our programming committee will review up to a maximum of five minutes of time-based work.
Images must be RGB .jpg files with a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels at 72 dpi and no larger than 1 MB in size. ACADSA accepts links to video and audio work hosted online.
APPLY HERE
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018 AT MIDNIGHT
For more information about the Hear/d Residency Program visit www.acadsa.ca/heard
Office Closed: Aug 27 – Sept 4
In preparation for the upcoming academic year, the ACADSA office will be closed August 27 – September 3. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 4.
For other contact options, visit www.acadsa.ca/contact/
P.S. Questions about the ACADSA Health + Dental plan? Please contact our provider Studentcare at their member services centre at 1-866-358-4433 (toll-free) or visit www.studentcare.ca.
Register for Fall 2018 SAIT RecX Pass
Did you know that Alberta College of Art + Design students have access to SAIT Recreation’s programs and facilities?
Right now, ACAD students can register for a Fall RecX pass at SAIT student prices and enjoy unlimited access to their fitness and wellness classes. Early Bird prices are in effect until Sept. 14! For more information and to register visit www.sait.ca/student-life/your-campus/sait-recreation/recx-passes-and-drop-in-classes