Directors are volunteers with OASIS. They can be responsible for managing specific projects by working closely with specific Executives and their portfolios. Directors are often delegated with tasks to develop, improve and support initiatives, projects. The time commitment is roughly 2-4 hours per week.
Directorships are excellent opportunities to gain work experience and enhance your resumes. Many of the tasks Directors take on fosters skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking.

Assist the President in developing OASIS's advocacy efforts, conducting research and strengthening the organization's governance.
Assist the VP Internal, their work focuses on maintaining and improving resources/services for Arts students
Assist the VP Communications, their work focuses on promoting OASIS and its activities through our Instagram and website. This role involves using Canva, slides, forms, etc.
Assist the VP Academic. Main responsibilities will be assisting with organization and coordination through the Arts Department Association Council (ADAC.) They would also facilitate collaboration between the OASIS executive and the crossings team.
Assist the VP External and their portfolio. This role includes assisting with planning for the speakers' series, communication between the organization and its external partners, and helping to facilitate workshops and programs.
Assist the VP Finance and their portfolio. They primarily report to the VPF and the Finance Committee. There are both Finance Directors and Granting Directors.
Assist the VP Events in facilitating and running OASIS events throughout the year. You will also be helping promote various initiatives, projects and events by volunteering at the events you help plan.

Crossings will be recruiting soon

Join the editorial team as an editor, reviewer or designer in any Arts (or Native Studies) discipline.

If you have any questions, please reach out to oasis.academic@ualberta.ca

Crossings publishes written and media work completed by students in the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences at the University of Alberta. This project is published annually in print and digital editions. Written submissions must be between 1,000 - 5,000 words long and have received a minimum A- grade.