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Women’s Caucus | Students’ CaucusCPSA Women’s Caucus
The CPSA Women’s Caucus is an informal group of women political scientists and graduate students who organize academic and social events primarily at the CPSA Annual Conference. It works to mentor women entering the field, to provide opportunities for networking among its members, to raise the visibility of women in the field, and to address and advocate on gender issues more generally.
The caucus has a rich history that dates back to the late 1970’s. Back then, it was a very small group – but, in recent years, there has been, on average, 60 participants in the caucus social events and many more in the pre-conference events and conference panels dealing with women, gender and politics.
Both the Women’s Caucus luncheon meeting and dinner provide an opportunity for women in the discipline to discuss issues of mutual interest. Information on the caucus previous events are available clicking on the following links:
2019 CPSA Women’s Caucus BBQ Social / Caucus des femmes de l’ACSP Soirée BBQ – UBC
2017 CPSA Cabaret / Cabaret ACSP – Ryerson University
2016 Women’s Caucus Cocktails & Dinner / Cocktails et dîner du Caucus des femmes
For more information about the social gatherings and to explore the numerous academic events organized by the CPSA Women’s Caucus, go to the CPSA Website Past Conferences – on-line conference programmes.
Please consider joining the CPSA Women’s Caucus Facebook group by clicking here.
Women's Caucus Steering Committee
2025 Co-Chairs:
– Jessica Merolli – Sheridan College
– Emily Regan Wills – University of Ottawa
Jane Arscott – Athabasca University
Michelle Caplan – Western University
Alana Cattapan – University of Waterloo
Meagan Cloutier – University of Calgary
Jackie Steele – University of Nagoya
Sarah Wiebe – University of Hawaii – Manoa
Archives - Women's Caucus Steering Committee
2021 Chair: Jessica Merolli, Sheridan College
Jane Arscott – Athabasca University
Michelle Caplan – Western University
Alana Cattapan – University of Waterloo
Meagan Cloutier – University of Calgary
Emily Regan Wills – University of Ottawa
Jackie Steele – University of Nagoya
Sarah Wiebe – University of Hawaii – Manoa
2019 Chair: Jessica Merolli, Sheridan College
Jane Arscott – Athabasca University
Meagan Auer – University of Alberta
Michelle Caplan – Western University
Alana Cattapan – University of Waterloo
Meagan Cloutier – University of Calgary
Emily Regan Wills – University of Ottawa
Jackie Steele – University of Nagoya
Sarah Wiebe – University of Hawaii – Manoa
2015 Chair: Jacquetta (Jacquie) Newman, King’s University College at Western University
Louise Carbert, Dalhousie University (ex-officio)
Alana Cattapan, Dalhousie University
Kate Daley, York University
Carol Dauda, University of Guelph
Jessica Merolli, Queen’s University
Tracey Raney, Ryerson University (ex-officio)
Emily Regan Wills, University of Ottawa
Ethel Tungohan, University of Alberta
Welcome to the CPSA Student Caucus
The Student Caucus represents all graduate and undergraduate members of the Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA). It provides a space where students can:
- Showcase their research through CPSA conferences and activities.
- Connect with peers and mentors across Canada.
- Access career resources and learn from practitioners about diverse professional pathways.
- Shape the CPSA agenda by sharing their priorities, interests, and concerns.
As the Student Representative on the CPSA Board of Directors, I work to ensure that student voices are represented in all aspects of the Association. I also collaborate with CPSA’s Practitioner Representative, Dr. Josée Bergeron, to develop activities that bridge academic and professional communities.
Upcoming Student Caucus Activities
- Annual Student Caucus Meeting at the CPSA Conference – an open forum for students to network, share priorities, and set future goals. This year’s event is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.
- Workshops, mentoring, and professional development opportunities led by experienced scholars and practitioners.
Resources for Students
- Social media: Follow the CPSA on Twitter/X, Bluesky, and Instagram for news, events, and opportunities.
- Job postings: Political science job opportunities are shared on POLCAN2, Twitter/X, and Bluesky.
Get Involved
Your input is vital! Reach out if you have ideas for programming, questions about the Association, or if you’d like to be more involved in shaping the student community within CPSA.
Contact
Kael Kropp
Student Representative, CPSA Board of Directors
Email: kael.kropp@mail.mcgill.ca
Twitter/X: @kaelkropp1
Linkedin: @kaelkropp