Become a Member!

PAC Member Requirements

Any person shall be considered for membership to the Council who satisfies the following requirements. Member categories and annual dues are described below:

Professional

  • A graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely-related field, and two years of professional experience in a research, supervisory, educational, or administrative capacity.
  • A professional interest in Pennsylvania archaeology. Interest must be documented by the applicant and should clearly demonstrate how the applicant’s professional activity has contributed, or may contribute, to the advancement of Pennsylvania’s prehistoric or historical archaeology. This documentation may include:
    1. Authorship of professional or archaeological publications.
    2. Authorship of archaeological papers presented at professional or professional/avocational meetings.
    3. Authorship of archaeological contract or grant reports.
    4. Development or implementation of archaeological educational or interpretive programs.
    5. Administration or supervision of archaeological programs or projects.
  • Professional dues are $35/year.

Student

  • Enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in anthropology, archaeology or closely-related field.
  • The applicant should have an interest in Pennsylvania archaeology. The applicant will submit a curriculum vita and proof of enrollment in a degree program. Student members will be voting members.
  • Student dues are $15/year.

Sustaining

  • Any active member may opt to become a sustaining member by paying $50/year in dues.

Please Note: All members of the Pennsylvania Archaeological Council must also be members of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology.

Applicants shall be admitted to membership upon the positive recommendation of the Membership and Ethics Committee and a positive vote of a majority of the Executive Board. The Membership and Ethics Committee shall establish a schedule for the membership application process such that candidates are admitted in a timely manner after their applications are received.

How to Apply

To apply for membership, please send a completed membership form and a CV or resume documenting that you meet PAC’s membership requirements, as outlined in the constitution, to the Vice President:

Jonathan Libbon
Principal Investigator, Archaeology
SWCA Environmental Consultants
80 Emmerson Lane, Suite 1306
Bridgeville, PA 15017
email: jlibbon@swca.com