Post-Graduate Students' Society McGill University



University CommitteesSenatorsPGSS Representatives to SenateAcademic Policy CommitteeReview existing programmes and proposals for new coursesAdvisory Council on the Charter of Students' RightsShall investigate any allegation that the application of a University rule is in violation of the CharterAppeal Committee for Student Discipline and GrievancesDeals with student discipline and grievances appealsCommittee on Enrolment and Student AffairsAssess policies as they affect course timetabling, student records, and student affairs in generalCommittee on LibrariesRecommend broad polices concerning libraries in line with strategic plan and prioritiesCommittee on Physical DevelopmentPrepare a master physical development plan for the UniversityCommittee on Student DisciplineConfidential tribunal reviewing casesCommittee on Student GrievancesConfidential tribunal reviewing casesCommittee on Student ServicesCo-ordinate student services; formulate policies and submit recommendations to SenateCommittee on the Rights of SenateInvestigates and reports on complaints of breach of the rights of SenateHonorary Degrees and Convocations CommitteeRecommend to Senate outstanding individuals for the conferral of McGill honorary degreesIntellectual Property Appeals CommitteeShall hear appeals from decisions of the Vice-Principal (Research) or his delegate stemming from the application of McGill’s IP policyJoint Board-Senate Committee on EquityShall recommend University policy regarding under-represented groups, including women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilitiesSenate Nominating CommitteeCharged with recommending to Senate committee membership and committee terms of referenceSenate Steering CommitteeCharged with proposing Senate agenda and routine business mattersAPC Subcommittee on Courses & Teaching Programs Evaluates the quality of proposals for new teaching programsAPC Subcommittee on Teaching and LearningShall recommend initiatives to enhance the quality of teaching and learningAthletics and Recreation Advisory BoardAdvise on the delivery of athletic services to studentsEnrolment and Student Affairs Advisory CommitteeEvaluate policies as they affect course timetabling, student records, and student affairs in generalHumanities & Social Sciences Library Advisory CommitteeAdvise on policy matters relating to collections, services and specific user needsJBSCE Subcommittee on First Peoples EquityShall recommend university policy regarding first people to Senate Committee on EquityJBSCE Equity Subcommittee on Queer PeopleShall recommend university policy regarding LGBT to Senate Committee on EquityJBSCE Subcommittee on Race and Ethnic Relations Shall recommend university policy regarding race and ethnic relations to Senate Committee on EquityJBSCE Subcommittee on Students with DisabilitiesShall recommend university policy regarding people with disabilities to Senate Committee on EquityJBSCE Subcommittee on WomenShall recommend university policy regarding women to Senate Committee on EquityLife Sciences Library Advisory CommitteeAdvise on policy matters relating to collections, services and specific user needsSchulich Library Advisory CommitteeAdvise on policy matters relating to collections, services and specific user needsSTL working group on Distance EducationAd-hoc working group, same member stays onSubcommittee on Academic IntegritySubcommittee on Academic Integrity reviews University policies and procedures regarding the safeguarding of academic integritySubcommittee on Admissions ReviewMandated to ensure that all Admissions Offices have in place appropriate procedures for the review of admissions decisions Review of the Department of Philosophy (Faculty of Arts) To clarify the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the review of academic teaching units Review of the Department of Anthropology (Faculty of Arts) Review of the Faculty of Religious Studies Review of the School of Communication Sciences & Disorders (Faculty of Medicine) Review of the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (Faculty of Education) Review of the Department of Pathology (Faculty of Medicine) Review of the Institute of Parasitology (Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences) Review of the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences (Faculty of Science) Review of the Faculty of DentistryReview of the Department of Chemistry (Faculty of Science) Review of the Department of PsychologyReview of the Department of PhysiologyDepartment of Anaesthesia Review Committee Department of Psychiatry Review CommitteeDepartment of Epidemiology & Biostatistics Review CommitteeSchool of Dietetics & Human Nutrition Review CommitteeDepartment of Surgery Review CommitteeDepartment of Neurology & Neurosurgery Review CommitteeMedical Physics Unit Review CommitteeTeaching and Learning Spaces Working GroupNot yet confirmed The Coordinating Committee for Educational TechnologiesDecision-making body for all the evolution and maintenance activities to be performed by Educational TechnologiesReview on McGill's Policy of Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and DiscriminationReview on McGill's Policy of Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and DiscriminationPrincipal's Prize for Recognition of Service of Support StaffWill review the submitted nominations and present their recommendations to the Principal for consideration and selectionAdvisory Committee on Human Research EthicsCo-ordinating understanding of and compliance with the ethical conduct of research involving human subjectsAthletics RoundtableAdvise on the delivery of athletic services to studentsBeatty Memorial Lectures CommitteeLecture series intended to bring to the University top scholars, scientists, or individuals of international stature to address a wide range of subjectsFee Advisory Committee Advises fees charged to students for a range of purposes: administrative functions; non-tuition course or program expenses; tuition fees for deregulated or self-funded programs; and fines and penaltiesPrincipal's Prize for Excellence in TeachingTo recognize educators who have distinguished themselves both in their teaching abilities and in their ability to motivate their studentsResearch Advisory CouncilNot yet confirmedUniversity Health and Safety Committee Shall advise the Associate Vice-Principal (University Services) and the Vice-Principal (Administration & Finance) on matters concerning the health and safety of the University community, including standards and policiesTeaching and Learning Spaces Working GroupThe working group prioritizes and allocates approximately $2 million annually for the renovation and upgrade of classrooms across campusChaplaincy Advisory BoardAdvice Director of Chaplaincy on policies, procedures and planningMcGill Student Sustainability CommitteeNot yet confirmedScholarship and Student Aid Advisory BoardAllowing stakeholder input into the direction, and providing general accountability for each Service Advisory Committee on Alcohol PolicyAdvise the Dean on policies on the use of alcohol and alcohol educationAdvisory Committee on International StudentsAdvise the Dean on the acceptability and feasibility of initiatives relating to international studentsCareer Planning Service Advisory BoardAdvise Director of CAPS on policies, procedures and planningCounselling Service Advisory BoardShall establish policies for and monitor the operation of the serviceFirst-Year Advisory BoardRaise profile on office in relation to PGSS membersHealth Service Advisory BoardShall establish policies for and monitor the operation of the serviceMcGill Centraide CommitteeAdvise Co-Chairs on policies, procedures and planningMental Health Service Advisory BoardShall establish policies for and monitor the operation of the serviceSustainability Projects Fund Working GroupAdvice the sustainability office on the applications made to the fundMcGill Writing Centre--Program CommitteeGeneration of program proposals, program changes, course changes, etc. to keep MWC programs current and up-to-dateMcGill Writing Centre-Advisory CommitteeNot yet confirmedHealth Service Advisory BoardShall establish policies for and monitor the operation of the serviceStudent Co-Curricular Involvement Advisory GroupAims to enhance student engagement through co-curricular or out-of-classroom learning opportunities that are aligned with the University’s strategic directionFood and Dining Advisory CommitteeProvides input regarding general policies that affect dining across our campusesGraduate Writing Support program A primary objective of this initiative is to enable graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to improve their writing skillsCouncil on Graduate & Postdoctoral StudiesDevelop, revise and approve the regulations, guidelines and policies on graduate and postdoctoral studies?The Carrie Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and SupervisionThe selection committee will assess the nominations for the awardThe David Thomson Award for Graduate Teaching and SupervisionThe selection committee will assess the nominations for the awardAward for Excellence in Service to Graduate and Postdoctoral StudiesTo acknowledge outstanding contributions by members of the administrative and support staff for service to Graduate and Postdoctoral StudiesGraduate Studies Advisory CommitteeGive advice and feedback to the DeanArts Faculty CouncilThe Faculty Council is the principal academic policy-making body within the Faculty of Arts. It has either direct or advisory authority over all matters relating to undergraduate admissions, curriculum, examinations, graduate studies, library and staff Science Faculty CouncilThe Faculty Council is the principal academic policy-making body within the Faculty of Science. It has either direct or advisory authority over all matters relating to undergraduate admissions, curriculum, examinations, graduate studies, library and staff CKUT Board of DirectorsAct as PGSS representative on CKUT’s Board of DirectorsQPIRG Board of DirectorsResponsible for QPIRG management, budgeting, project development, staff, working groups and the development of the group’s political visionSteering Committee (Vision 2020: Creating a Sustainable McGill)Not confirmedCommittee for selection of the PrincipalAdvisory Committee provide recommendation for the appointment of the PrincipalCommittee for selection of the Deputy Provost of Student Life and LearningAdvisory Committee provide recommendation for the selection of Deputy Provost of Student Life and LearningCommittee for the selection of the Dean of Faculty of Continuing EducationAdvisory Committee provide recommendation for the selection of Dean of Faculty of Continuing EducationCommittee for the Selection of a Dean of the Desautels Faculty of ManagementAdvisory Committee provide recommendation for the selection of Dean of Desautels Faculty of ManagementCommittee for the search of Teaching and Learning Services DirectorAdvisory Committee provide recommendation for the selection of Teaching and Learning Services DirectorFrench as a 2nd Language Course for Graduate StudentsUpcoming conference on asbestos and McGillUpcoming conference that will discuss issues related to the use of asbestos, alternatives to asbestos, the presence of asbestos in old buildings and other issues PGSS Language PolicyTo develop a PGSS language policyCitizens CouncilTo establish a McGill-wide a “citizen’s council” - an independent forum for discussion of issues that affect all sectors of the UniversitySustainability Review CommitteeTo assess the ongoing relevance of the SPF’s current mandate and criteria; its place and need in campus community - To assess if and to what extent the SPF has actualized its mandate - To evaluate the efficacy of SPF projects with respect to the application criteria3 Minutes to Change the WorldSign up to help plan a TED-talk style event featuring McGill graduate students giving three-minute presentations about their thesis research initiates and their impact on the communitySustainability Project Fund Audit CommitteeDean’s Working Group on Universal Design Office for Students with Disabilities has been tasked with supporting Faculties and departments in implementing Universal DesignCommunity-engaged and experiential learning and researchUniversity Access Capital Projects Working GroupThe Working Group will solicit, receive, and prioritize eligible proposals for capital projects to improve access to our buildings and facilities for persons with disabilities. Recommendations will be presented to the Provost for final deliberation and decisionWorking group on Progress Tracking Forms RevisionThis group will respond both to feedback about the progress tracking forms expressed in the 2012-13 Supervisory Surveys, and to feedback from the GPS Working Group on Supervision ................
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