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August 25th, 2011Todays AgendaDr. Chris Rios Recap of Last Years ProgressUpcoming Year - PlanningIntramuralsElectionsCommittees

2Dr. Chris RiosAssistant Dean for Graduate LifeResponsibilities:Overseeing Baylors graduate student housing communitiesOrganizing the annual New Graduate Student OrientationCoordinating graduate student benefitsManaging additional programs related to Graduate Life.Chris_Rios@baylor.edu3Sarah Lake GSA VPLast Years HighlightsHealth InsuranceNo deductible at BU Health CenterWellness visitsNo limit on prescriptionsMore mental health coverageBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO NetworkDental plan option

4Sarah Lake GSA VPLast Years HighlightsChildbirth/Adoption Accommodation PolicyPassed and put into place1st Annual Graduate MixerWith Law School, Truett Seminary, and School of Social WorkCoffee AfternoonFeatured in NAGPS NewsletterGPD Picnic

5Addy Meira GSA Pres.Last Years HighlightsPresence in Social MediaFeatured at theChive.comPresentation at NAGPS Conference

6Addy Meira GSA Pres.Upcoming year - Planning2nd Annual Graduate Student MixerNational Graduate Student Appreciation WeekResearch Symposium Awards ReceptionGPD PicnicMeal Proposal

7Intramurals Jonathan PerryONE time Jersey purchase ($10)

Contact Jonathan_Perry@baylor.edu

FallSpringDodge Ball5 on 5 BasketballIndoor VolleyballWallyballUltimate FrisbeeSoccerKickballSoftballFlag FootballCo-Rec Sand Volleyball8CommitteesSocialThe Social Committee is comprised of sub-committees that plan the GSA barbeques, GSA social events like the ice cream social, and any other evens the committee deems appropriate.AcademicThe academic committee is comprised of two sub-committees, the ISF sub-committee and the Grant Writing Workshop sub-committee.Policy TaskforceThe policy taskforce is concerned with advocacy for graduate students at Baylor with building the GSAs 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.9Gustavo Chavarria - TreasurerCampus CommitteesCampus Diversity CommitteeCareer Services Advisory CommitteeLibraries/ITS Advisory CommitteeDescriptions can be found at: http://www.baylor.edu/facultyhandbook/index.php?id=7074210ElectionsSecretary/HistorianEnforce the constitutionCo-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.11ElectionsTreasurerEnforce 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. 12GSA Shirts $5

13Car Decals$2

14CommitteesSocialThe Social Committee is comprised of sub-committees that plan the GSA barbeques, GSA social events like the ice cream social, and any other evens the committee deems appropriate.AcademicThe academic committee is comprised of two sub-committees, the ISF sub-committee and the Grant Writing Workshop sub-committee.Policy TaskforceThe policy taskforce is concerned with advocacy for graduate students at Baylor with building the GSAs 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.15August 25th, 2011