Have you ever wanted to see how McGill works behind the scenes? Are you passionate about campus issues like student services, academic programs, or equity? Do you have a great idea to improve student life? Then apply to sit as a student representative on a university committee! This is your opportunity to get involved on campus and work with the McGill administration and SSMU. Apply by Monday, April 17th at 5:00pm.
This week also marks the final Report of the VP University Affairs to the Legislative Council. However, the current executive term runs until May 31st, so stay tuned for a year-end report! In the meantime, check out some recent UA portfolio highlights:
- Student working group released open letter regarding issues with campus mental health services
- McGill’s Provost is holding drop-in hour at Gert’s this Thursday, April 6th from 4-5pm
- Student senators are submitting April Senate questions on campus Islamophobia & student diversity
- Library Improvement Fund Committee made final allocations & is reporting to Council
- Nominations for AVEQ executive elections are open now until Friday, April 7th
- Open forum on Tuesday, April 11th regarding improved reporting for complaints of sexual violence
- We are preparing to train the incoming executive team in May!
Winter goals completed to-date (italics = since last report):
- Launched 2017-18 university committee recruitment
- Equity Policy revisions approved
- Made final Library Improvement Fund allocations
- Sent monthly UA listservs
- Submitted charter case on academic accommodations
- Launched sexual violence policy committees & campus study
- Formed working group on academic accommodation policies
- Prepared May executive training schedule
- Released first generation students research report
- Create Indigenous course content advocacy plan
- Developed long-term student staffing plan
- Organized Student Senator Info Session
- Hosted Add-Drop “Know Your Student Rights” campaign
- Released foster care students research report
- Launched University Affairs staff hiring
- Policy against Unpaid Internships approved
- Indigenous Solidarity Policy revisions approved
- Internal Regulations for Board of Directors approved
