DALHOUSIE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STUDENT SOCIETY
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ABOUT PASS
The Public Administration Student Society (PASS) is the chief governance body for students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. It acts as a voice for student viewpoints and concerns, as well as the primary organizer of social and athletic events. Membership applies to all part-time and full-time students who are registered in the MPA Program. Our events traditionally range from presentations by professionals, skills development seminars, formal soirees, and social outings. PASS is also externally focused through its liaisons with other Dalhousie Students’ Societies and with professional organizations, such as the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC).
The PASS Executive is composed of the following positions:
President (2nd year student)
Vice President (Finance) (2nd year student)
Vice President (Communications) (2nd year student)
Vice President (Events) (2nd year student)
Vice President (Professional Development) (2nd year student)
Vice President (Academic) (2nd year)
Vice President (External Relations) (2nd year student)
1st Year Representative (Academic)
1st Year Representative (Events)
1st Year Representative (Internal Affairs)
Mission
According to our Constitution, our Mission is to facilitate and promote the development of professional and well-rounded individuals by encouraging the following:
COMMUNITY: Respect amongst students and faculty is viewed as essential for promoting cooperation, teamwork and developing an appreciation for the views and ideas of others;
PROFESSIONALISM: Interaction with public service professionals and participation in academic events are important for the enhancement of sound managerial and policy skills; and
ADVOCACY: Establishing partnerships with other student bodies, faculty and staff is vital to ensuring that the interests and concerns of all students are well represented and promoted.
Our Constitution further defines our Goals as follows:
The Public Administration Student Society (PASS) is the chief governance body for students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. It acts as a voice for student viewpoints and concerns, as well as the primary organizer of social and athletic events. Membership applies to all part-time and full-time students who are registered in the MPA Program. Our events traditionally range from presentations by professionals, skills development seminars, formal soirees, and social outings. PASS is also externally focused through its liaisons with other Dalhousie Students’ Societies and with professional organizations, such as the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC).
The PASS Executive is composed of the following positions:
President (2nd year student)
Vice President (Finance) (2nd year student)
Vice President (Communications) (2nd year student)
Vice President (Events) (2nd year student)
Vice President (Professional Development) (2nd year student)
Vice President (Academic) (2nd year)
Vice President (External Relations) (2nd year student)
1st Year Representative (Academic)
1st Year Representative (Events)
1st Year Representative (Internal Affairs)
Mission
According to our Constitution, our Mission is to facilitate and promote the development of professional and well-rounded individuals by encouraging the following:
COMMUNITY: Respect amongst students and faculty is viewed as essential for promoting cooperation, teamwork and developing an appreciation for the views and ideas of others;
PROFESSIONALISM: Interaction with public service professionals and participation in academic events are important for the enhancement of sound managerial and policy skills; and
ADVOCACY: Establishing partnerships with other student bodies, faculty and staff is vital to ensuring that the interests and concerns of all students are well represented and promoted.
Our Constitution further defines our Goals as follows:
- To promote camaraderie among MPA Program and other Dalhousie graduate students
- Provide opportunities to interact with professors and public service professionals
- To encourage a balanced student lifestyle through academic, social and athletic events
- To represent student interests and concerns to the faculty and the administration
- To foster an environment that promotes team-building and cooperation.