The Student Chapter of the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology (WSCB-UW) is a statewide chapter deriving from the National Society for Conservation Biology. Together, SCB is a nation of more than 6,000 members strong; spanning from renowned research institutions and are conservationists and/or Department of Interior professionals looking to get involved with conservation while remaining nonpartisan. WSCB-UW promotes the science and practice of conservation throughout Wisconsin through networking events, lectures, workshops, outreach, and volunteer work, while also maintaining the connection to the national chapter. The purpose of the Student Chapter is to promote professional development and build a foundation in wilderness practices that supports our members with their future goals.
Membership
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The Student Chapter of the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology (WSCB) is a statewide chapter deriving from the National Society for Conservation Biology. Together, SCB is a nation of more than 6,000 members strong; spanning from renowned research institutions and are conservationists and/or Department of Interior professionals looking to get involved with conservation while remaining nonpartisan. WSCB promotes the science and practice of conservation throughout Wisconsin through networking events, lectures, workshops, outreach, and volunteer work, while also maintaining the connection to the national chapter. The purpose of the Student Chapter is to promote professional development and build a foundation in wilderness practices that supports our members with their future goals.
Our Constitution and Bylaws
Mary Beth Johnson
President
Anna Swenson
Vice President
"I am a fourth year student just starting out at the nursing school and I'm super stoked about continuing to be a part of this awesome organization! In my free time, I love to bike, play volleyball, run, read, and spend time with the people I love. One of my goals for this year is to plan a trip for WSCB to get out to the Milwaukee Zoo!!"
The President is responsible for organizing and presiding over meetings. Only the President may officially represent the Chapter on Chapter business, including representing the Chapter to SCB, unless the President designates a representative for a specific purpose. The president is also in charge of following standard compliance procedures to become a Registered Student Organization of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and coordinate attendance of the Fall Student Organization Fair, as well as addressing accommodations for accessibility. The President coordinates attendance of the Fall and Spring Student Organization Fairs and organizes the design and purchasing of any WSCB merchandise, including stickers, pins and t-shirts.
The Vice-President shall receive reports from committees, arrange meetings and other activities, and perform the duties of the President when the latter is absent. The Vice-President oversees elections and may check and respond to emails. The Vice-President is in charge of obtaining any supplies needed and reserving spaces for meetings and activities. The Vice-President shall update the Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN) WSCB website by timely adding events and pictures. When there is no Treasurer selected, the Vice-President shall collaborate with the President to fulfill the Treasurer duties.
Breanna "Breezy" Urben
Secretary
Jackson Nesbit
Treasurer
"I’m a sophomore majoring in conservation biology. I really enjoy being active and being outside. My favorite show right now is The Summer I Turned Pretty, I’m obviously team Conrad. I’m hoping to continue getting more involved within the Cons. Bio major this year!"
The Secretary records meeting minutes and keeps WSCB’s plans organized and updated, including the Annual Organizational Plan. The Secretary administers correspondence between the Chapter and the Society and maintains historical records and a roster of members. The Secretary is the primary social media manager and keeps the website updated. The Secretary is responsible for keeping our social media accounts active on Instagram, Facebook, and any other social media created in the future.
The Treasurer shall collect dues (if any), maintain accounts, be the head of fundraising, apply to grants, and collect and distribute funds for all activities. The Treasurer must go over finances with the President at the end of each semester. At each Chapter Meeting, the Treasurer shall report to the Board and the membership the financial activities and status of the Chapter. The Treasurer will also ensure that the Chapter complies with all SCB financial and fundraising guidelines per the Chapter Handbook.
James He
Events Coordinator
Alyssa Arch
Certification Coordinator
The Events Coordinator shall organize guest speakers for meetings, volunteering events, local conservation education opportunities, and field trips.
"I'm a senior double majoring in Community & Environmental Sociology and Conservation Biology. I love to be active, read, cook, bake, and be on the water. I work at Rec Well as an Aquatic Supervisor and Scheduling Lead, and also play Club Softball. My favorite show right now is watching the Brewers kick butt every game. Some goals I have for this year are to win an intramural championship, run a half marathon (maybe), and send out as many certification, work, and volunteer opportunities to the club as I can!"
The Certification Coordinator shall find and promote opportunities for professional certifications and ensure that members are consistently informed on upcoming events. These include Chainsaw, Firearm Safety, Crosscut Saw, Prescribed Fire, SCUBA, and others. These should be updated on the website with the help of the Secretary if needed. The Certification Coordinator promotes fundraising to acquire student scholarship
opportunities for certification and assists members in academic class selection and career exploration. The Certification Coordinator is also the chairperson of the Conservation Committee and is responsible for sharing current conservation news and updating such on the website.