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Delegate Assembly Meeting. Thursday October 4, 2007 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Eshleman Hall. Welcome!. This is the Second Delegate Assembly meeting of 2007-08. We will be getting down to business so please remember those whistles. After party at the Bear’s Liar. Welcome!.
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Delegate Assembly Meeting Thursday October 4, 2007 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Eshleman Hall
Welcome! • This is the Second Delegate Assembly meeting of 2007-08. • We will be getting down to business so please remember those whistles. • After party at the Bear’s Liar.
Welcome! • New report format. If you have time, please review the reports in your packet. There will be time for questions later. • PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN IN FEEDBACK FORMS – IT’S FOR ATTENDANCE
Announcements • Zeli Rivas, New Women of Color Initiative Project Coordinator. • Self-Defense Class, • Thurs, Oct 11, 7p-8p, Tilden Room, MLK, • gwp@ga.berkeley.edu • Union Update on Tentative GSI Contract
The Graduate Social Club proudly presents Oktoberfest!!! Beer & Brats*! *(Veggie Dogs, too) Tuesday, October 23rd from 7PM to 10PM Alumni House, Toll Room + Patio (Behind Zellerbach along the creek) ONLY $4 for all the beer you can drink, Top Dog delicacies, snacks, sodas and LIVE MUSIC! What to bring: Cal grad ID and proof of age and up to 3 friends Catering by Trumer Pils & Top Dog Hot Dogs
Approval of Minutes/Agenda • September Minutes are available at • http://ga.berkeley.edu/delegates/minutes/index.php
Guest Speakers • Claudia Covello, Executive Director, University Health Services • Bene Gatzert, Management Analyst, University Health Services
University Health Services—Tang Center • Claudia Covello, Executive Director • Bene Gatzert, Management Analyst
Overview of Services • Medical Care • Primary and Urgent Care clinics • Lab, Radiology and Pharmacy • Specialty Clinic, Allergy/Travel Clinic, Physical Therapy • Advice nurse (643.7197) • Mental Health • Individual/group counseling and crisis services • Workshops and outreach activities • Online assessment and help for assisting students in crisis
Overview of Services • Health Promotion • Academic classes, peer education, educational outreach, environmental strategies • Student Health Insurance • SHIP benefits counseling and administration • Assist with other needs: dependents, post-graduation • After Hours Assistance(643.7197; uhs.berkeley.edu) • Saturday Hours • Urgent Care, Pharmacy, Lab and Radiology
Connecting Graduate Students to Health Services • New for 2007-08 • New communications manager • PR campaign in development • Help keep us fresh • What are the best ways to reach graduate students? • Getting organized for strategic planning: GA’s help in involving graduate students • Also open to partnering with you!
Dialogue between Tang and Graduate Students • Highlights from last year • Mental health • Pre- and post-travel care • Dependent health insurance • Many ways this can happen! • Advisory committees • “Suggestion box” • GA delegates meetings • Smaller working meetings • Forums
Questions?Feedback?www.uhs.berkeley.eduTo reach Bene:bgatzert@uhs.berkeley.edu / 642.3629
Coming soon! Mental Health Awareness Week October 15-19, 2007 www.uhs.berkeley.edu/MHAW/
Reports • You have the reports in your packets from GA personnel (but not from ASUC, Dean Poullard, etc.) • A few people want to highlight a few things in their report.
Reports • ASUC • Jonathan Poullard • Funding • Project Coordinator Liaison
Reports • The floor is now open for questions.
Resolution Referrals • Directed Action to Administer a Poll Regarding the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons • Referred to the Campus Affairs Committee and the External Affairs Committee for analysis.
Resolution Referrals • Directed Action to Sign a Letter to AVC Coley Requesting that the UC Berkeley Administration Temporarily Reduce the Class Pass Fee by $1.50 per semester • Referred to the Campus Affairs Committee or for immediate consideration.
Resolutions for Consideration • Resolution to Approve the Funding Committee Rules and Procedures
Resolutions for Consideration • Directed Action Regarding the Academic Calendar of the University of California, Berkeley: Significant Dates of Recognition for Oppressed Populations
Closing Remarks • Thank you for coming. • Turn in feedback form.
Closing Remarks • Need Volunteers to help with next meeting. • Next Meeting: Thursday, November 1 @ 5:30p-7:30p (5:00p food).
Closing Remarks Adjourn!!! • Any questions please email me at president@ga.berkeley.edu. • GA Officers and Chairs will stick around to answers any additional questions. • Have fun at the Bear’s Lair.