Purposes of the Society

1. to further professional interest in Geography by affording a common organization for those interested in the field;
2. to strengthen student and professional training by the exploration of subjects other than those of the classroom and laboratory;
3. to advance the professional status of Geography as a cultural and practical subject for study and investigation;
4. to encourage student research of high quality and to provide an outlet for publication;
5. to make funds available to students for graduate study and/or research in the field of Geography