UCR GSA Officer Report
President
Lewis Luartz
October - November, 2015
1. Drafted Letter for School of Medicine on Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition
a. October 6, 2015.
i. Drafted Letter for School of Medicine on Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition, which supports the increase for next academic year while also stressing reluctance in any increases due to issues of affordability.
2. Collected and disseminated Insurance Information
a. By email and online.
i. Information included how to obtain Insurance ID cards. Sent out to Listserv and posted on the GSA Website.
3. Disseminated Conference Travel Grant Committee Information
a. By email and online
i. Posted CTG Committee information online through the GSA website and through the ListServ
4. Interview: Biomedical Sciences AAO
a. October 13, 2015, 3-4 PM
i. Interviewed a candidate for the Biomedical Sciences AAO.
5. Meeting with ASUCR President Ashley Harano
a. October 13, 2015, 4-5 PM
i. Met with ASUCR President Ashley Harano to discuss restructuring issues between ASUCR, VCSA, and the Chancellor’s Office.
6. Meeting with Chancellor Wilcox, Provost D’Anieri, and Graduate Division Dean Childers
a. October 14, 2015, 4:15 – 5:15 PM
i. Discussed issues surrounding Graduate Students, including housing and stipends.
ii. Discussed funding issues at GSA and
iii. Discussed ASUCR/GSA restructuring details.
7. Graduate Student Honors Reception
a. October 14, 2015, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
i. Attended the Graduate Student Honors Reception at the Chancellor’s Residence.
8. Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit 2015
a. October 16, 2015, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
i. Attended the Legislative Summit 2015 at the Civic Center in Riverside.
ii. Heard Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye of the California Supreme Court as the keynote speaker.
9. Meeting: Drew Story
a. October 20, 2015
i. Discussed Sustainability Liaison position possibilities as a collaboration with the Office of Sustainability at UCR.
ii. Discussed Grad Bash ideas, fundraising, and event logistics.
10. ASUCR Senate Meeting - Closed Session
a. October 21, 2015, 6 PM
i. Testified to the ASUCR Senate on issues regarding the ASUCR restructuring process involving VCSA and the Chancellor’s Office.
11. ASUCR Diversity Council Committee
a. October 23, 2015, 2-3 PM
i. Participated in the first Diversity Council Committee meeting.
ii. Elected Alana Anguren as the chair of the committee, and Nicholas Carrillo as co-chair of the committee.
12. Meeting: Tiffany Viggiano
a. October 27, 2015, 10:15 – 10:45 AM
i. Discussed the budget report and current state of the budget.
13. UCR Foundation Board of Trustees: Lunch with the Chancellor
a. October 28, 2015, 12-1 PM
i. Met the incoming Foundation Trustees at the Chancellor’s home.
14. UCR Foundation Board of Trustees: New Trustee Orientation
a. October 28, 2015, 1-4 PM
i. Participated in the New Trustee Orientation.
ii. Discussed the bylaws and responsibilities of being a Trustee.
iii. Discussed fundraising with Vice Chancellor Peter Hayashida.
15. UCR Foundation Board of Trustees: Trustee Board Meeting
a. October 28, 2015, 4-6 PM
i. First Trustee Board Meeting.
ii. Discussed foundation finances and investment decisions.
16. UCR Foundation Board of Trustees: Trustee Meeting Reception
a. October 28, 2015, 6-7 PM
i. Reception included speeches by the Dean of GSOE and Dean of CHASS.
17. Monthly GSA Executive Council Meeting
a. October 28, 2015, 7-8 PM
i. Approved General Council Meeting Agenda
ii. Discussed office etiquette and responsibilities
iii. Discussed CTG cap changes
iv. Discussed Restructuring of student government
18. UCR Alumni Association: Advocacy Committee Meeting
a. October 29, 2015, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
i. Sent in report summarizing GSA’s current status
19. Meeting: Graduate Division Dean Childers
a. November 3, 2015, 3-4 PM
i. Met to discuss CTG cap changes
ii. Discussed PDST tuition changes across campus
iii. Discussed funding models for graduate students and demographics
iv. Discussed options for Masters Students moving onto PhD programs
20. Meeting: Laurie Gustafson AGSM regarding their Professional Degree Proposal
a. November 4, 2015, 1:30-2:30 PM
i. Discussed the proposed 5% increase in PDST for AGSM for next academic year.
ii. Discussed funding options available to AGSM students and changes going on to the college.
iii. Discussed self-supporting program logistics.
21. Upcoming: Meeting with UCOP Provost Dorr
a. November 5, 2015
- Will be discussing PDST Task Force Revitalization
- Will be discussing President’s Graduate Student Pipeline Initiative
- Will be discussing Faculty-Mentor relationships with Graduate Students
22. Upcoming: Meeting with the Office of Sustainability
a. November 9, 2015
- Will be discussing the creation of a Sustainability Liaison position at GSA
23. Upcoming: UCR Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
a. November 19, 2015
- Will be in attendance and reporting on the state of GSA.
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