MEETING OF THE
GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Hahn School of Nursing, 106
4:30-5:30 PM
Minutes
Board Members Present: ​Amy Bowers, Geralyn Williams, & Daniel Savory
GSC Advisors: ​Mariann Sanchez & Ariela Canizal
Others Present: ​ ​Kaitlyn Dugan, Sabrina Faramarzi, Carolyn West, Gina Hernandez, Diane Ward, Kristofer
Thompson, William Scott, Brooke Hollyfield, Tanisha Martin, Timothy Mullen, Chelsea Walkerow,
Abdulrhman Alkhuziem, Jesse Alvarez, Jennifer Syed, David Jimenez Burgos, Janet Wiebach, Alexander
Chuang, Camille Ramirez, Dianne Pereira, Conor Dale
GSC Candidates:​ Rama Sabano, Tanisha Martin, Alex Chuang, Jesse Alvarez, & Sierra Palmer (By Video)
1. Introductions
All present members introduced themselves and the organization they represent.
2. Approval of Minutes – February December 8, 2017
Minutes approved from February 8th
3. Ole Points and CCLOs for Graduate Students
A. Dan Morgan
Ariela introduced CCLO’s and how they can apply to graduate students even though they were orginally created
for undergrads. Dan Morgan shared more about the Ole program- platform that sits ontop of learning outcomes
for students. What incentives would grads look for with this Ole program? Business school has a passport
program already; however, could this be something that is open to all graduates.
This could be something that the new cabinet could move forward on next year. Include contact information to
allow students to send in their thoughts.
4. Board of Trustees Check-ins - ​See email from Amy
5. GSC Statement - ​See email from Amy
6. Committee/point person for writing a statement - ​See email from Amy
7.
​MAIR Budget Proposal
Geralyn - Masters of Arts International Relations GSA came before the council to propose their event funding
request. When requests are over $500 they must be voted upon by the council.
Each of the school organizations has one vote when determining funding approvals or denials. You can approve
in full, partially fund, or deny requests. Although the event is to help MAIR fund raise for their organization, all
potential funding received from the GSC will be to directly impact the planning and execution of this
community event open to all graduate and law students.
Please look at the request form attached below thoroughly to make the most informed decision.
“​Date/Time of Event:​ March 31, 2017 / 3PM. ​Event Title: ​
Murder N’ Mayhem Mystery Fundraising Event
Description:
Expected Graduate and Law Student Attendance: 120
Murder N’ Mayhem Mystery is an entertaining approach to engage graduate and law students at the University
of San Diego to build and maintain a stronger USD graduate student community, and to promote Graduate
Students Associations around the University. The funds raised are going to be used to improve the MAIR
Graduate Students Association causes, and will also be used to meet with students’ needs at the university and
in the program in the future.
Amount requested from GSC: $ 1,500
The fund will be used to pay $150 for the organizer who will be handling the logistics the day of the event, i.e.
distributing the characters, explaining the dynamic of the game, and everything directly related to the structure
of it. $500 will be used in offering food, snacks, and beverages for 120 members of USD community. $200 will
cover the expenses for decorations, props, and other auxiliaries that will help the event draw more attention
and be more successful. $418.25 will be the cost for 35 main characters ($11.95 per person), and $425 for 85
supplemental characters ($5 per person).”
8. Elections - Rama Sabano and Jesse Alvarez were elected by voting member of GSC
9. GSC Padres Game - ​See email from Amy
A. Check-in with Committee
A. Community Jurors for Mock Trials through the law school – check your emails
B. University Diversity Week (March 13​th​-17​th​ Check Facebook pages for details)
C. Brown Bag, March 15​th​ (any ideas for topics??)
D. Yoga on the Rooftop, March 16th
E. Theology on Tap, March 21​st
F. Tickets for Padres on Sale (Approximately March 21​st​)
G. Bagel Breakfast, March 22​nd