Membership
Why Membership?
Often in the world of Higher Education, budgets are tight and professional development money can sometimes be redirected to student programming and other institutional needs. In the Canadian Association of Christians in Student Development (CACSD), we understand the importance of growing personally and professionally in order to better yourself and your work. We strive to provide affordable access to the following opportunities and services to help you do just that!
Connection
The CACSD is an avenue for connection between like minded people who have a passion for both university-aged students and Jesus Christ. Members are invited into a community – making it easier to pick up the phone, send a message, inquire, share resources, and be encouraged. These connections occur via listservs, virtual meetings and seminars, regional meetings and an annual conference.
Resources
CACSD has member institutions across all of Canada, opening up the opportunity for diverse resources and experience sharing. Various communication tools all members to connect with each other members to ask for opinions, glean wisdom, explore ideas, and more.
Our annual national conference features many relevant speakers, workshops and discussions which will connect members to an awareness of issues, trends, best practices and the latest developments in the field of student development!
Context
Our association offers uniquely Canadian perspectives in a space filled with American thought and research. Our members are able to connect with one another and provide insights because of their shared understanding and experience. Our national scale allows you access to colleagues outside of your provincial sphere.
Christians working in both the public sphere and Christian institutions will benefit from the Christ-centered approach we take to student development work. This provides space to consider how Christ influences the work that we engage in on our campuses.
Opportunity
As a CACSD member, you will have the opportunity to join us at our annual national conference which is hosted a difference campus each June.
Members are also given access to an application for the John Krueger Travel Bursary and the privilege to vote at the Annual General Meeting.
Members are encouraged to consider roles on our Executive Committee, publish articles that are posted on our website, and plan regional meetings that will be partially funded by the CACSD. Job opportunities are also be shared among the membership. Each of these open up an opportunity for you to impact colleagues across our country.
It is the CACSD’s purpose to glorify God by providing resources for fellowship, professional development, encouragement, and leadership, resulting in greater effectiveness for ministering to students in Canada. We cannot do this without you!
If you have questions regarding membership or would like assistance completing a membership application form, Crystal Knowles, our membership coordinator at crystal.knowles@crandallu.ca .