GSA Monthly Meeting Agenda October 1st, 12-1pm, DRC1 1005

Dr. David Carver, Counseling and Student Development Center

Dr. Carver offered help to graduate students for counselling

He promised the help will be undocumented and fully confidential

He gave a few examples of help he has offered in past: issues with faculty/ staff, domestic disturbances and mentoring to get through the program/courses, etc.

2. GSA Officer Activities Updates & Discussion

A. Issues (Shalis)

1. Grievance Policy Updates

a. Proposed Amendments

Shalis read out the constitution and the amendments they are proposing for the New Year.

b. New Students on Grievance Committee

Asked for volunteers to participate and be a member on the grievance committee. Shalis requested the interested students to email her directly or at gsapres@unmc.edu

B. Social Events (Margaret and Cheng)

1. Halloween Havoc Planning-

Margaret gave out information on the upcoming events

2. Other Upcoming Events

Cheng asked for suggestions for any event students would like GSA to organize

C. International Student Affairs (Simar and Zou)

1. Breaking Barriers Forum

Simar introduced the idea to the students.

Diane and Heather elaborated further more.

2. International Student Association

Diane, Rahelah and Heather read out the constitution of ISA

D. Alumni/Outreach/Interprofessional (Tim, Kristin, Keenan)

1. Alumni Network Progress-

Introduced the idea and that he has been talking to Dr. Gold and Dr. Davies.

2. Leadership Certificate Program

Kristin introduced the idea of the program and their plan of action to introduce the program.

3. Volunteer Opportunities

Such as blood drives, Ronald McDonald house

4. Career Fair Update

At high schools, career fair with Creighton, UNO and UNL.

E. GSA PSA (Rajvi)

YouTube channel which is a funny take (parody of Under the Microscope) on situations that graduate students face.