2024 Student Development Committee

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The Student Development Committee is a new SPE International Standing Committee that will start on the 18th October 2023. This committee will take on the strategic development of student activities which are currently monitored by the Young Member Engagement Committee (YMEC). 

About the Committee

The Student Development Committee (SDC) is responsible for showcasing and engaging with students around the world to help prepare them for a successful career in the oil and gas industry. This is done by hosting initiatives and events that aim to showcase talented students, support them in their career choices, and prepare them for a successful journey after they graduate. Activities will aim to educate and introduce students into the realities of joining the industry and the opportunities that are available to them. The committee develops strategic initiatives and resources specifically targeted at supporting student members and reviews processes and policies for PetroBowl Championship and Student Paper Contests, maintains and distributes question sets for regional and championship PetroBowl contests, supports and promotes international events which support SPE Student Members, including Virtual Career Pathways Fair, ATCE student programs, and Ambassador Lecturer Program.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current SPE Professional member, or Student Member
• Must have experience with international or regional Student activities
• The committee will consist of Professional members, including at least 1 currently in an Academic capacity. This committee will also allow for up to three Student Members.
• The committee will have broad geographic and technical representation, as well as a mixture of operators/service companies, and male/female members.

Expected Time Commitment

• Thee-year term for members 
• One year term for chair rotation
• Monthly virtual meetings to summarize individual project progress
• Meet annually at ATCE, if travel permits

Deliverables and Expectations

• Develop strategic initiatives and resources specifically targeted at supporting student members.
• Review processes and policies for PetroBowl Championship and Student Paper Contests.
• Maintain and distribute question sets for regional and championship PetroBowl contests.
• Support and promote international events which support SPE Student Members, including Virtual Career Pathways Fair, ATCE student programs, and Ambassador Lecturer Program.

Notification: August