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Social Science Students’ Council
What is the Social Science Students’ Council?
60 student representatives from within the Faculty of Social Science
We advocate for the interests of Social Science students to the Dean, the University Students’ Council (USC), and the University Senate.
Programming such as concerts, academic information sessions, speakers, homecoming parade, Social Science Formal and provide assistance to other student groups on campus.
Your Exec Team
Matt – President
Gianluca – VP Student Events
Abdalla – VP Finance
Laurissa – VP Academics
Jess – VP Communications
Upcoming EventsGianluca Mazzanti
Upcoming Events
TRI SCI HOMECOMING FLOAT Premier Life’s ‘Giddy’
will be performing Theme: BEACH PARTY Help Build the Float:
Get Merch Discounts!
Social Science Formal
All Ages – The Wave
$20-$30/ticket
Snack Food, DJ and Dance floor, Professional Photos
Late November 2012
AcademicsLaurissa Wiitala – VP Academics
The Academics Portfolio
Academics portfolio consists (constitutionally) of 24 members: VP Academics – Laurissa Wiitala Academics-at-Large – Steph Brash Department Representatives (22)
2 Representatives for each of the 11 departments within Social Science
American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, First Nations Studies, Geography, History, MOS, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology & Women’s Studies
The Academics Portfolio
Plan & facilitate academic related events and programming such as academic help sessions for various processes, student seminars, prof speakers, inter-department events, and more.
Act as a resource for students seeking peer-to-peer academic help, advice & assistance.
Get Involved in Academics
Run for a VACANT Department Representative position American Studies [2], Anthropology [1], Women’s Studies [1].
Must be taking 2.0 credits in the department and a 2nd year student or higher.
Join us at various SSSC Academic events throughout the year. Prof Speaker Series, Intent To Register Sessions
Volunteer on any of the other various committees to help us promote SSSC initiatives
Department Clubs
Department Clubs Each Department in Social Science has a
corresponding student club that plans event for students in their modules
Check them out this week in the Mustang Lounge for Clubs Week
Some have First Year positions! Learn more at ssscwestern.ca/clubs
Department Clubs
American Studies Association
Anthropology Society
Economics Students’ Association
Geography Students’ Association
History Society
Association of International Relations
SLUGS (Student Linguistics Undergraduate Society)
MOSSA (Management and Organizational Studies Students’ Association)
Political Science Association
Western Psychology Association
Sociology Students’ Association
Urban Development Association
Women’s Studies Students’ Council
Other:
Pre-Business Students’ Network, Pre-Law Society, Debate Society, Transitional Justice Club, Ect.
Communications!Jess Chambers
SSSC Involvement First Year Representatives
Each Residence/Off Campus has a council of students, one of whom is the Social Science Rep. Ask your Residence/ Off Campus Soph for more information.
Each residence performs it’s own election/selection process There is also a First Year Student Caucus rep who sits on the
University Students’ Council and the SSSC. More information ssscwestern.ca to come after Residence/OC
reps has been chosen.
Committees SSSC Street Team (Communications) ‘The Bravery Bunch’ Charity Committee
Department Clubs (Academics)
USC Social Science Councillor
One position has become vacant for one of the twelve social science students that sit on the USC.
This has a heavy time commitment. 5-7 hours a week minimum (including two meetings, office hours, mandatory committees, special events)
Bi-Election will take place in October. If you are interested then join our mailing list. When we find out, you will find out!
SSSC Street Team
Combination of the Promotions/Communications Committee and the Events Committee.
Help promote council events and assist in the preparation of council events. The Street Team will work closely with the Charity Committee in promotion of charity related events.
The Street Team will be an integral part of council, and is welcomed to join in any council socials, hold office hours if they so choose, and are expected to attend Social Science Ball.
Requirements: Must be a Social Science student.
Leadership Positions Street Team Leader
leads the street team and brainstorms new ways to promote key events (Social Sci Formal, Coffee Houses, Bar Nights, Concerts)
May choose to create their own mini executive to ensure success!
The Bravery BunchCharity Committee
Google: Bhupinder Name Meaning
Bhupinder Dulku 4th Year Honors Economics, Political Science, and
Philosophy (EPP) Degree
facebook.com/bhupinder.dulku
Group: The SSSC Bravery Bunch
@BhupinderDulku
@BraveryBunch
“The Bravery Bunch” to be as synonymous with charity and the Social Science Students’ Council as “The Dream Team” is to Health Science Students Council.
“That’s the Motto SSSC YOLO”
What is Needed
More sponsorship
Collaboration – with the clubs
Branding of the Bravery Bunch – only been two years
The Hype of Charity needs to remain in order for members to feel involved and passionate.
Foundational for Success
Goal
Raise $5000 for Charity
2 Officers
Duties:
Assist with planning and executing charity events
Be actively involved in finding new and interesting ways to promote the Bravery Bunch affiliation with CHF
Backbone of the Bravery Bunch
Interested? ----- See me after!
Visit our OfficeSocial Science Centre Room 1124 *near Tim Hortons!
Interested in Getting Involved?www.ssscwestern.ca | www.facebook.com/ssscwestern |
@ssscouncil
