August 30th, 2012
Today’s Agenda
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Dr. Chris Rios
Recap
Upcoming Year - Planning
Elections
Intramurals
Committees
Dr. Chris Rios
• Assistant Dean for Graduate Life
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Overseeing Baylor’s graduate student housing communities
Organizing annual Graduate Student Orientation
Coordinating graduate student benefits
Managing additional programs related to Graduate Life
• [email protected]
Chris Bissex – GSA VP
• Previous Years’ Highlights
– Health Insurance
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No deductible at BU Health Center
Wellness visits
No limit on prescriptions
More mental health coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Network
Dental plan option
Chris Bissex – GSA VP
• Previous Years’ Highlights
– Childbirth/Adoption Accommodation Policy
– 2nd Annual Graduate Mixer
• With Law School, Truett Seminary, and School of Social
Work
– GPD Picnic during Graduate Student Appreciation
Week
Kaitlyn Rothaus– Liason
• Orientation
– New schedule from previous years
– Big thank you to all who helped out!
Victoria Romberg– GSA Pres.
• Upcoming year - Planning
– 3nd Annual Graduate Student Mixer
– Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GPD Picnic)
– Committee to promote/foster excellence in
graduate research
Committees
• Social
– The Social Committee is comprised of sub-committees that plan the GSA
mixer tailgate, GPD picnic, and any other events the committee deems
appropriate.
• Academic
– The academic committee is comprised of two sub-committees, the ISF
sub-committee and the Grant Writing Workshop sub-committee.
• Policy Taskforce
– The policy taskforce is concerned with advocacy for graduate students at
Baylor with building the GSA’s profile and reputation in the university. The
Policy Task Force will serve as a forum for discussing the work of GSA
representatives on several university-wide standing committees. The
Policy Task Force will also take up ad hoc issues raised by members of the
GSA.
Elections
• Secretary/Historian
– Enforce the constitution
– Co-manage planning, preparation, and delivery of GSA
events.
– Be an official spokesman and representative of the Baylor
graduate student body as requested by the president
– Meet with GSA advisors and officers each week.
– Responsible for social networking.
– Record minutes of GSA meetings for distribution through
the GSA website.
– Deliver and receive emails and other communications to
and from GSA representatives as appropriate.
– Maintain all GSA files and records.
Elections
• Treasurer
– Enforce this constitution.
– Co-manage planning, preparation, and delivery of GSA
events, particularly the financial aspects of events.
– Be an official spokesman and representative of the
Baylor graduate student body as requested by the
president
– Meet with GSA officers and advisors each week.
– Manage and report on GSA budget in accordance with
Baylor accounting policies.
• Campus Committees
– Libraries/ITS Advisory Committee
– Academy for Leader Development Advisory Board
• Provides curricular and co-curricular activities
leadership opportunities
• Want students to make a difference in global society
Intramurals – Caleb Stein
• ONE time Jersey purchase ($10)
Fall
Spring
Dodge Ball
5 on 5 Basketball
Indoor Volleyball
Co-Rec Wallyball
Co-Rec Ultimate Frisbee
Racquetball
Co-Rec Kickball
Soccer
Co-Rec Doubles Tennis
Golf Tournament
Wallyball
Co-Rec Sand Volleyball
Flag Football
Softball
Table Tennis
Tennis
• Contact [email protected]
Car Decals
• $2
Committees
• Social
– The Social Committee is comprised of sub-committees that plan the GSA
mixer tailgate, GPD picnic, and any other events the committee deems
appropriate.
• Academic
– The academic committee is comprised of two sub-committees, the ISF
sub-committee and the Grant Writing Workshop sub-committee.
• Policy Taskforce
– The policy taskforce is concerned with advocacy for graduate students at
Baylor with building the GSA’s profile and reputation in the university. The
Policy Task Force will serve as a forum for discussing the work of GSA
representatives on several university-wide standing committees. The
Policy Task Force will also take up ad hoc issues raised by members of the
GSA.
August 30th, 2012