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Adopted December 21, 2018 

ENGAGE: Connect, Foster Communication, Network

  • Establish communication strategies between all PT and PTA students. 
  • Promote effective coordination with APTA components.
  • Engage with external stakeholders.
  • Foster a strong Core Ambassador network.
  • Develop new networking opportunities.

INSPIRE: Inform, Demonstrate Value, Motivate

  • Inform students on the architecture of the APTA and its components.
  • Demonstrate the value of APTA membership.
  • Motivate students to increase involvement.
  • Establish networking opportunities with the APTA Student Assembly.
  • Support students as the transition into early career professionals.
  • Model diversity, equality, and inclusion within the APTA Student Assembly.

EMPOWER: Advocate, Cultivate Leadership, Serve

  • Engage in advocacy for the profession.
  • Promote inter-professional collaborative opportunities.
  • Foster student involvement in service.
  • Increase student participation in policy making for the APTA House of Delegates.
  • Grow student involvement within APTA components.

Want to learn more about the APTA Student Assembly Strategic Plan? Email your APTASA Student Board at Student-Assembly@apta.org


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