GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

We engage in strategic planning, review the governance structure of the Society, and oversee the performance of all other committees and of the Financial Officer.

Meetings: Bimonthly

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HOUSE FINANCE

We direct and manage the financial wellbeing and performance of the Society, as well as overseeing the use of our facilities at the Graduate Student Centre located at Thea Koerner House.

Meetings: Biweekly

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HUMAN RESOURCES

We work to ensure the Society is staffed with a strong team of people to carry out the work and goals of the GSS. We monitor staffing needs, oversee staff recruitment and performance evaluations.

Meetings: Bimonthly

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EXECUTIVE OVERSIGHT

We support the GSS Executives by conducting regular performance reviews and help resolve any concerns or issues with how the Executive leads the Society and serves our graduate student community.

Meetings: Bimonthly

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ELECTIONS AND ENGAGEMENT

We manage the Society’s referendums and annual elections, and get graduate students politically engaged and voting.

We also plan and organize social events, programs, workshops, and classes, as well as providing networking opportunities.

Meetings: Biweekly coupled with activities during elections season (Jan-Apr); monthly meetings during the remainder of the year.

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CODE & POLICY

We review the core documents that define how the Society operates – the GSS Constitution, Bylaws, and Policy Manual – to ensure they are effective and up to date to support the efficient running of the Society.

Meetings: Monthly

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AMS CAUCUS

We support the GSS as an offical channel of communication between the AMS and GSS.

Meetings: Monthly

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ACADEMIC AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

We help the Society lobby effectively important academic and personal issues to the University and externally to improve the graduate student experience, and work to better understand and represent our grad community through research, such as the annual GSS Student Satisfaction Survey.

Meetings: Bi-monthly