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Thursday, November 20, 2014
The McMaster Students Union
PRESIDENT’S PAGE As the end of the first term draws near, I wanted to reflect on my presidency thus far, along with the goals I had aimed to accomplish when I first set out on this journey with the McMaster Students Union (MSU). With any endeavour, I believe it is important to take a step back and critically reflect on the progress one has made to both appreciate the efforts of oneself and those around them, and also evaluate the steps required to continue pushing forward. My mid-year report is simultaneously a game plan for the rest of my term as MSU President, as well as an opportunity for the student body to hold me accountable to the promises I made in my presidential campaign. Below, I have outlined a brief overview of my completed and ongoing projects. Many of these were the result of my platform in the 2014 presidential campaign, while others are the continuation of efforts established by student leaders before me. Items noted with a check mark denote my specific goals, as per my platform. I welcome and appreciate continual feedback on the direction of the organization. It has been my pleasure to serve the students of McMaster, and I look forward to an even stronger second semester.
= PRESIDENTIAL PLATFORM Teddy Saull
PRESIDENTIAL MID-YEAR REPORT WHAT I’VE DONE
COMMUNITY MATTERS
WHAT I’M DOING
June
After being elected President, I wrote a letter about the MSU about what steps I believe the MSU should take to ensure community is an integral part of the McMaster experience.
MSU CLUBZA
August
Launched a portal on the MSU website so students do not have to pack a bag and trek through the Narnia that is our extensive clubs network to find a club that interests them.
HOMECOMING 2014
September
This year, we took HoCo to the next level with an international artist and a Ferris wheel. And more food trucks. Boom.
LINK CONFERENCE
October
I established a conference wherein autonomous student groups received guidance, training, and swapped best practicies for student leadership.
PERSPECTIVES ON PEACE
November
Working with President Deane, Diversity Services, and various student groups, we have initiated a campaign to empower marginalized voices on campus.
EXAM UPGRADES
December
We have solidified service enhancements to be available to students during the December exam period. Keep an eye out for the official announcement in the coming weeks!
The President’s Page is a space sponsored and used by the McMaster Students Union (MSU) Board of Directors (BoD) to communicate with the student body. It functions to highlight the Board’s projects, goals, and agenda for the year, as well as the general happenings of the MSU.
January
FROST WEEK
Planning is now underway and I am pumped to see how it all plays out. Expect big things.
January
PARTICIPATORY FUNDING
The idea collection phase has ended. I cam currently working with campus partners to determine the logistics. Students will be able to vote on ideas come January.
Ongoing
STUDENT LIFE ENHANCMENT FUND
ANCILLARY FEE
I am working with the University and student groups to prioritize the reallocation of financial resources for new mental health initiatives and professional counsellors.
February
FREEZE THE FEE
To continue saving students money, we plan to freeze the MSU fee for the 2015/2016 school year.
Ongoing
PEER TUTORING
With a website currently in the works, we hope to develop the logistics in the coming months. We envision a fully functional service in Fall 2015 through the Student Success Centre (SSC).
March
PEER to
peer
YEAR END CELEBRATION
I am speaking with as many students as possible to find out what they would like to see (if anything). I'm thinking a carnival, local music, and fireworks... what are you thinking?
TEDDY
SCOTT MALLON
NARRO PÉREZ
RODRIGO
JACOB
President
VP (Finance)
VP (Education)
VP (Administration)
SAULL
BRODKA