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The Graduate Students’ Association of the University of Calgary Graduate Orientation, Fall 2013 www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
The Graduate Students’ Association of the University of Calgary
Graduate Orientation, Fall 2013
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
GSA Executive 2013-2014
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Colin MartinVP Finance and
Services
Tina JohnstonVP Student Life
Liam CummingsVP Academic
Sarah AkiermanPresident
Advocacy• Speaking on behalf of graduate students’
needs at:Major university committeesMunicipal levelProvincial levelNational level
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
GAT Agreement
• The GSA is responsible for negotiating the Graduate Assistantship Teaching/Non-Teaching GA(T/NT) agreement.
• Make sure you’re familiar with the document, whether you’re a TA or not.
http://gsa.ucalgary.ca/services/assistantships.html
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Health and Dental Plan
• Grad student Health and Dental plan is run through the GSA
• Info on the GSA website:http://gsa.ucalgary.ca/services/health.html
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Wellness Centre
• http://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/health
• MSC 370• Services available for students, their spouses
and their children
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Awards and bursaries
• Available awards and bursaries– Professional
Development– Financial need– Teaching excellence
• Application forms available online
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Ombuds
• Grad students and Undergrads• Contact [email protected]• Search “ombuds” on ucalgary.ca
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Problems with your supervisor or the GAT agreement?
Questions about your rights as a student?
GSA Employer Liaison
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
•Employment Relations and Transitions program•Career advice for students in ALL disciplines•Chamber of Commerce Events•Questions? Contact Julie Brown at: [email protected].
Did you know? Approximately 70% of graduate students work in industry rather than academia after completing their degree.
My GradSkills
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
• Run by Faculty of Graduate Studies• Workshops on presentation skills, time
management, scholarship applications…• http://grad.ucalgary.ca/mygradskills
International Students
• International Students’ Committee organizes events and programming
• Contact Ofer Berenstein – International Students’ Chair [email protected]
• Facebook: International Graduate Student, University of Calgary
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Get involved
• Annual General Meeting September 24, 2013
• Graduate Representative Council (GRC)
• Departmental Graduate Associations (DGAs)
• Volunteer opportunities
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Departmental Graduate Associations (DGAs)
• Get involved within your department and foster a sense of community
• Funding and discounts available from the GSA
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
• All U of C community members and alumni are members!
• Food and beverage service, a full bar, and a patio
• Re-opening mid-September after renovations
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
• DGAs and groups of 10 or more get great deals!*
–15% off all food and beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic–*Some restrictions apply, see website www.lastdefencelounge.ca/
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Following GSA news and events
– The weekly newsletter “GSA news and views”– The GSA Twitter Account
GSACalgary– Twitter Account of the GSA President
UCGSA_President
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
Questions or Comments?
• Updated information on the GSA is always available on our website: http://www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
• GSA Offices MLT 214 (across from FGS)• The GSA can’t function without volunteers.
Want to get involved? Contact VPSL at [email protected]
• For general GSA inquires, please contact [email protected]
www.gsa.ucalgary.ca
