Executive Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 2010 Minutes Executives:
Jordan Harris, President Rachael Radford, VP Finance & Administration Dan Smith, VP Campus Life Nicola Gardner, VP of Student Affairs Ciara Hamagishi, VP Public Relations & Marketing Robby Basi, Transportation, Construction & the Environment Chair Michal Harrison, Computing & Academic Studies Chair Dillon Zolnierczyk, Business Chair Jim Moore, Health Sciences Chair Andrew Io, Manufacturing, Electronics and Industrial Processes Chair
Staff:
Caroline Gagnon, Director
Absent:
Dom Audette, Chair of ATC
3.1. Meeting Called to Order The Chairperson, Jordan Harris, called the meeting to order at 2:35 pm. (10 voting members). 3.2 Acceptance of the Agenda The Agenda was approved as presented. Moved by: Dan Smith Seconded by: Michal Harrison 8/0/0 Carried 3.3 New Business 3.3.1 Orientation Dan discussed the details of the event and assigned roles for all executives. 3.3.2 Party at the Professor’s Jordan is looking for volunteers to set up for the September 10th party. Those interested should meet around 6:30pm in the pub. Information is going out to all students right now via orientation. 3.4 Old Business 3.4.1 U-pass Update Things are progressing very well. All schools are trying to get what is best for their students. For example, eligibility has been changed to better meet our needs. However, BCIT is still looking at exempting part-time students. There have been talks about opting in students (work coop and international students). Referendum will happen in the fall. Last draft of the contract will be available September 15. The group is looking at 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5G 3H2 | Bus: 604.432.8600 Fax: 604.434.3809 | www.bcitsa.ca
the review committee Governance. Issues around distribution and administration cost are still pending. Questions:  Will the SA be on the contract? Yes, all Student Associations will be on the contract.  When can we expect the program to start? A January launch will be very challenging. Details will follow as soon as we know more. 3.4.2 Name change for Chair of Manufacturing, Electronics, and Industrials Process Although the name has been changed by BCIT, we have to wait for Council and/or the AGM to officially change the name of the Chair of Manufacturing, Electronics, and Industrials Process to the Chair of School of Energy. 3.5 Next Meeting Next Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 20 at 5:45pm in the Council Chamber. 3.6 Meeting Adjourned The meeting is adjourned at 3:05 pm.
Carried
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Executive Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 2010 AGENDA 3.1
Meeting called to order
3.2
Acceptance of the Agenda
3.3
New Business 3.3.1 Orientation
3.4
Old Business 3.4.1 U-pass Update 3.4.2
Name change for Chair of Manufacturing, Electronics, and Industrial Processes
3.5
Next Meeting
3.6
Meeting Adjournment
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