August 30 th , 2012

1. August 30th, 2012

2. Today’s Agenda • Dr. Chris Rios • Recap • Upcoming Year - Planning • Elections • Intramurals • Committees

3. Dr. Chris Rios • Assistant Dean for Graduate Life • Responsibilities: • Overseeing Baylor’s graduate student housing communities • Organizing annual Graduate Student Orientation • Coordinating graduate student benefits • Managing additional programs related to Graduate Life • Chris_Rios@baylor.edu

4. Chris Bissex – GSA VP • Previous Years’ Highlights • Health Insurance • No deductible at BU Health Center • Wellness visits • No limit on prescriptions • More mental health coverage • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Network • Dental plan option

5. Chris Bissex – GSA VP • Previous Years’ Highlights • Childbirth/Adoption Accommodation Policy • 2ndAnnual Graduate Mixer • With Law School, Truett Seminary, and School of Social Work • GPD Picnic during Graduate Student Appreciation Week

6. Kaitlyn Rothaus– Liason • Orientation • New schedule from previous years • Big thank you to all who helped out!

7. Victoria Romberg– GSA Pres. • Upcoming year - Planning • 3ndAnnual Graduate Student Mixer • Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GPD Picnic) • Committee to promote/foster excellence in graduate research

8. Committees • Social • The Social Committee is comprised of sub-committees that plan the GSA mixer tailgate, GPD picnic, and any other events the committee deems appropriate. • Academic • The academic committee is comprised of two sub-committees, the ISF sub-committee and the Grant Writing Workshop sub-committee. • Policy Taskforce • The policy taskforce is concerned with advocacy for graduate students at Baylor with building the GSA’s 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.

9. Elections • Secretary/Historian • Enforce the constitution • Co-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.

10. Elections • Treasurer • Enforce 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.

11. Campus Committees • Libraries/ITS Advisory Committee • Academy for Leader Development Advisory Board • Provides curricular and co-curricular activities leadership opportunities • Want students to make a difference in global society

12. Intramurals – Caleb Stein • ONE time Jersey purchase ($10) • Contact Caleb_Stein@baylor.edu

13. Car Decals • $2

14. Committees • Social • The Social Committee is comprised of sub-committees that plan the GSA mixer tailgate, GPD picnic, and any other events the committee deems appropriate. • Academic • The academic committee is comprised of two sub-committees, the ISF sub-committee and the Grant Writing Workshop sub-committee. • Policy Taskforce • The policy taskforce is concerned with advocacy for graduate students at Baylor with building the GSA’s 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.

15. August 30th, 2012