Reading week is only a week away, and with this we’re halfway through the Winter term! The Senators have a lot going on as you can see here in their latest biweekly report! You can also find our previous biweekly reports here, or in the Senators’ blog.

A few highlights:

• Discussed the implications of the proposed Leave of Absence Policy
• Senators presented issue briefs on OERs (Open Educational Resources), Unmatched Medical Graduates, and the Implementation of McGill’s New Smoking Policy
• Received updates from the Board of Governors
• Discussed a potential collaboration with TVM

Minutes of each Senate Caucus meeting is available upon request via email.

If you’re interested in attending a Senate Caucus meeting to learn more about what the Senators do, feel free to email me (the UA Secretary) to get more information. Senate Caucus meetings are held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the SSMU Office.

Roughly halfway through the semester, and the Senators are still advocating for some things, as seen here in their latest biweekly report! You can also find our previous biweekly reports here in the Senators’ blog.

A few highlights:

• Discussed bringing a question regarding Bill 62.
• Discussed creating a Faculty Guidebook –> would consolidate the rules and regulations regarding that govern the different faculties and schools. Would give students a better idea of how other faculties are structured.
• Discussed the Health and Wellness Strategy that will be going to Senate next month. Compared mental health initiatives across the faculties, and discussed what did or did not work well.

Minutes of each Senate Caucus meeting is available upon request via email.

If you’re interested in attending a Senate Caucus meeting to learn more about what the Senators do, feel free to email me (the UA Secretary) to get more information. Senate Caucus meetings are held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the SSMU Office.

Read the full biweekly report here! You can also find our previous biweekly reports here in the Senators’ blog.

A few highlights:

• Discussed setting up a Reddit AMA the week before Senate for students to anonymously ask questions about Senate motions.
• Discussed the possibility of AVEQ affiliation, and what the implications of this would be for the various faculties.
• Muna gave a presentation on the Board of Governors –> she will be including updates in her reports.
• Discussed Bill 62 and it’s implications, specifically regarding the McGill context.

Minutes of each Senate Caucus meeting is available upon request via email.

If you’re interested in attending a Senate Caucus meeting to learn more about what the Senators do, feel free to email me (the UA Secretary) to get more information. Senate Caucus meetings are held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the SSMU Office Boardroom.

As we roll into October the senators have begun to attend their first Senate Committee meetings. Check out the highlights from those meetings here in their latest biweekly report! You can also find our previous biweekly reports here in the Senators’ blog.

A few highlights:

• Discussed the possibility of AVEQ affiliation, and why PGSS chose not to run an affiliation referendum.
• Discussed our first Reddit AMA specifically about Senate.
• Discussed the potential creation of a bike facility in SSMU.

Minutes of each Senate Caucus meeting is available upon request via email.

If you’re interested in attending a Senate Caucus meeting to learn more about what the Senators do, feel free to email me (the UA Secretary) to get more information. Senate Caucus meetings are held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the SSMU Office.