It’s that time of term: days are getting shorter, policies still aren’t writing themselves, and it’s hard to find energy to keep pushing projects forward. But the work continues, and you can check out the details in my November 17th Council Report. Also, don’t forget to vote for the SSMU Fall Referenda and General Assembly Ratification, ballots for which can be found at www.ssmu.simplyvoting.com!
Recent UA highlights:
- The final draft of the McGill Policy Against Sexual Violence, including many of our recommended changes, will be presented for approval at the November 23rd Senate meeting
- We met with Student Services & the Dean of Students to voice our concerns with new medical note policies (documentation will only be provided to students already followed by a clinician or who qualify for restrictive “safety appointments”)
- The VP University Affairs participated in a 3-day cyclical review of Enrolment Services (Service Point, Exams Office, Registrar, Admissions, & more), during which they provided detailed input based on student consultation
- Senators submitted Senate questions regarding campus accessibility during construction & university regulation of unpaid internships
- We continue to update the Student Rights website & develop Faculty association partnerships in preparation for the January “Know Your Rights” campaign (volunteer recruitment launching soon)
- Mid-term performance evaluations are in-progress for portfolio student staff
Fall goals completed to-date (italics = since last report):
- Provided student feedback for Enrolment Services cyclical review
- Filled all seats on university committees
- Held goal setting meetings with each senator
- Identified “Equity Advocacy Network” groups
- Hosted Consent Week panel on power dynamics
- Accountability Policy & Committee revisions approved
- Launched new University Affairs listserv
- Re-launched Student Rights website
- Organized Add-Drop “Know Your Rights” campaign
- 500 like count on SSMU Equity Facebook page
- Hosted 2nd annual Student Academic Summit
- Launched new University Affairs website
- Provided union feedback for HR cyclical review