Description
Every year, CORS recognizes the contributions of active CORS student chapters in serving the Society through certificates at bronze, silver, or gold levels. These certificates recognize the efforts of the members of the student chapters in promoting operations research in the student membership by organizing events related to the scope of CORS, both at the local and national levels. Awardees will be acknowledged during the annual CORS Conference, and certificates will be awarded to successful chapters.
Eligibility
- Any official student chapter of CORS can apply to receive recognition at the appropriate level.
- The application must be submitted by the President of the local student chapter.
Application Process
Student chapters submit an application package to the Chair of the Awards Committee of the CORS council: vicepresident@cors.ca
Entry Requirements
The application package must include:
- The names and roles of the executive committee of the student chapter
- The names of all student members of the chapters during the application year
- A copy of any up-to-date chapter documentation (e.g., bylaws)
- A brief report (maximum two pages) outlining the activities held by the student chapter during the application year. Only Chapter activities during the current fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) will be considered.
- A letter of support from the faculty advisor of the student chapter.
Selection Criteria:
The CORS Student Chapter Recognition is non-competitive, and three levels of certificates will be issued to qualifying chapters based on the following criteria:
- Bronze level: for demonstration of an active and growing student chapter
- Silver level: for continuing contribution to the local chapter through multiple local events per year
- Gold level: for exemplary contribution to the local chapter and broader CORS society