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Faculty of Health Sciences Students CouncilAgenda
Meeting 2013/14
Thursday, November 21, 2013
6:00 pm
SH 2317ABSENTKristian Collins Absent. No regrets Joesph Tropiano Absent. No regrets
Brandon Roy Proxy. No regrets Sarah Prescott Valid regrets
Justin Toth regets Trevor DeHaan Absent no regrets
PRESENTLaura Crich Jenna Haji Beth Stanley
Catherine McCann Brian GrantJacqueline DeRubeis
Megan Yang Rachel Caris Safia Mohamed
Gurvir Kalsi Shari D'Souza Alex Dank
Karima Mabtoul Jaime Downey Mike Winstone
Doug Bricknell Nagtha Anil Jessica Bartle
Jessica Reinprecht Michaela Khan Stephanie Vojvodin
Craig Martin Jonah Medina Emma Finley
Jessica Chin Sabrina Trung
Morgan Jennings Brady Johnson
Sumer Akbar Mary Lee
Kristen Crane Connor Smeenk
Jacqueline Spain Asad Zulfiqar
Maha Hassan Emily King
Nicola Paviglianiti Michele Szynkaruk
Mariel Ang Katherine Mahler
Brennan Dedecker Akuah Frempong
Ahmad Khan Fazi Toor
Mannat Sharma Justine Sanders
Andrew Lalka Chris Ferguson
Lisa-Marie Assenza Megan Simpson
Matthew Mancuso Mack Cachia
Skyler Mann
Chelsea Mott
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1. Welcome Everyone
Meeting adjorned at 6:03pm
2. Roll CallAttendance called by Maha
3. Adoption of AgendaMotioned by Maha
4. Presentations to Council VP Communication New Positions Jessica Chin
Introduction of new positions. We are still looking for a videographer. The wholecouncil watched the new FHS Games promotional video.
FHS Games Brennan Dedecker & Kristen CraneThe weekend of the FHS games was explained. Please see the PowerPoint fordetails. The event will be held on January 10
thand 11
th.
5. Presidents AnnouncementsLaura A big thank you to everyone who helped out at Formal. A big thank you forFall Preview Day and the great work. Good luck on exams!
6. Members Announcements VPs: Finance, Student Affairs, Student Events, Communications:
Finance There is an upcoming SOF meeting. Presidents please submit your
school councils applications.Student Affairs- There will be TA training.Student Events There is talk of collaboration for a tri sci event.
School Council Presidents Health Studies The Gaspy event was a huge success raising over 700$ for
dream team at their last event. Council had a dinner for bonding. The Council hasa SOF committee meeting coming soon. Health Studies is having an upcomingMovie Night on December 6
th. The first week of exams an exam de-stressor will be
from December 9th
until 13th
. Health Studies is in talks with the USC for Take a
Seat Make a Friend.
Nursing They are preparing for the Nursing Games. This week is NationalNursing Week to promote community. There was a job fair a few weeks ago that
was a huge success. The Nursing team came together for a fundraiser run. Theyhave an upcoming yoga fundraiser for a womans shelter.
USC Councillors There was an amendment for increased student representationon the council. There are policy papers being made for affairs on a provincialand federal levels. Please bring any concerns for international students to Karima
as she is on this subcommittee. There was a council meeting for peer supportnetwork yesterday to create a vision and mandate for this program.Project LEARN meeting was held last week and Laura gave an update on the
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upcoming plans.
Students-At-Large Members-At-Large Senate Senate is looking at Western Athletics and how students can be more
involved in decisions. Academic counselling is an ongoing concern and there willbe a review and feedback on what is currently being conducted throughout the
faculty. Academic appeals will be made more transparent and consistent. Studentdonation funds are being reviewed. Library hours are looking to be extended forfinals and midterms but transportation is an issue. Bus passes and health planbuy-ins for part time students are being negotiated. The provincial government is
in a deficit and they are looking to make cuts in education. There is anopportunity for faculty strikes. There are a lot of challenges being faced butsenate is doing its best to continue to keep student concerns at heart.
Deans Office Head Soph Commissioners/Coordinators (Website, Social Media and Publications, FHS
Games, Programming, Merchandise)The website has made a contribution page and any student can contribute. ThePulse has been launched. Please promote the FHS games. Council clothing is
being looked at, currently a pull over zip up sweater. Governance Officer Speaker/Deputy Speaker
7. Council Business8. Question Period9. New Business10.Adjournment
