Resources for Chapters
These resources are designed for you to manage and grow a successful chapter. SPS has over 820 chapters at colleges and universities and each chapter is unique in terms of interests of members, interests, setting, and goals. The most important aspect is that your chapter is a focal point for the students, faculty, and department health. In general, chapters need to be independent but well supported and these resources can help:
Annual SPS Chaper Reports are Due June 17:
Instructions and Templates
Information for New & Renewing Chapters
- Starting a New SPS Chapter
- Find Other Local SPS Chapters
- Find Your Local Zone Leaders (AZCs & ZCs)
- Suggested Chapter Events Calendar
- Ideas for Kick-Starting Your Chapter Activities
- Fundraising for Your Chapter
- SPS at Two Year Colleges
- Update Your Chapter Contact Information - Help your Zone Leaders & SPS National stay in communication with you chapter by updating your chapter contact information.
Resources
- SPS Membership
- SPS Information Handbook
- Outreach Demonstration Ideas & Guides
- FREE SPS Science Outreach Kits (SOCK)
- Promoting Diversity & Inclusion in Your Chapter
- Maintaining an Active Chapter
- The Careers Toolbox - A guide on how to apply for jobs with a physics undergrad degree (resource for students & mentors)
Apply for funds and recognition
Helpful Guides
- How to Create a Safe Space for All Students
- Professionalism & Ethics Resources
- Stellar Chapter Evolution - A guide on the importance of your SPS connection, how to build fellowship, fundraise, & conduct outreach
- Tried & True Best Chapter Practices
- Seven Roles for SPS in the Physics Community
