GPSF Cabinet Charter
2015-2016
Article I – Purpose
The formation of the President’s Cabinet and Charter has been created along the guidelines set forth by the Graduate & Professional Student Federation (GPSF) Constitution. The President’s Cabinet of the GPSF is responsible for serving as the graduate voice on external appointments related to contemporary campus issues. The cabinet positions will be formed as deemed necessary by the President prior to the start of the academic year. The positions will then be filled by the President and the Chief of Staff. During the academic year, the cabinet is immediately governed by the Chief of Staff.
Article II – Meetings & Reports
The Executive Board and Cabinet must meet once a month to discuss external appointments and current projects. The meetings are to be arranged by the Chief of Staff. Each cabinet member must also fill out a monthly report, as outlined by the Chief of Staff, and submit the report to the Chief of Staff at least 24 hours prior to the monthly meeting, regardless of presence or absence at the meeting.
Article III – Cabinet Positions & Responsibilities
Below are the cabinet positions, responsibilities, and external appointments as set forth by the GPSF
President for the 2015-2016 academic year:
Position / Description / External Appointments /Academic Policy Chair / Addresses contemporary issues regarding academic policy implemented by UNC and The Graduate School. Advocates for change to current University doctrine on enrollment, dissertation copyright, etc. to benefit the graduate/professional student population as a whole. / · Committee on Student Conduct (CoSC)
· Educational Policy Committee
· Provost’s Student Grievance Committee
Campus and Personal Safety Advocate / Works on addressing student safety concerns, both on and near campus. The advocate will hold a seat on the Student Safety and Security Committee. / · Campus Personal Safety
· Harassment Advisory Committee
· Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee
· Student Safety and Security Committee
City and Local Relations Chair / Represents the graduate and professional student perspective by attending board meetings of the Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership and actively works to maintain a positive rapport with town officials. Also participates in or plans meetings and events in Chapel Hill and Carrboro that are relevant to the lives of graduate and professional students. / · Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership (attendance only, not a board member)
· Student Legal Services Board of Directors (in future, but not 2015-2016)
Diversity Chair / Addresses issues and needs of diverse student populations. Works closely with the UNC LGBTIQ Center and serves on committees throughout the university in order to anticipate the needs of and provide a voice for graduate students who identify as minorities. Ensures that the University’s efforts to address the Diversity Plan are attentive to the needs of graduate and professional students, and diverse or non-traditional subpopulations. The Diversity Chair is also currently working on the Carolina Conversations project. / · Community and Diversity
· LGBTIQ Center Roundtable
· Provost’s Committee on LGBTIQ Life
Health Policy Chair / Responsible for issues pertaining to health insurance, the student health service, and health policy for graduate and professional students at UNC-CH. Serves as a member of the Campus Health Services Advisory Board and will advocate for Student Mental Health and Wellness resources. / · Campus Health Services Advisory Board
Information Technology Policy Chair / Primarily responsible for leading policy centered on the use of information technology on campus and in the classroom. The chair serves as a member of the ConnectCarolina Student Advisory Group as well as the Student Technology Advisory Board (STAB). Voices student needs and concerns about ConnectCarolina, computing labs, printing, the CCI program, email, online calendars, education content management systems (i.e. Blackboard and Sakai), etc. Technical knowledge of computers or these systems is not required, only a desire to mold them for optimal benefit to the graduate and professional student body. / · Chancellor’s Committee on Copyright (ITS Copyright Committee)
· Student Technology Advisory Board
· University Committee on Copyright
International Student Advocate / Ensures that international students’ voices are heard regarding the challenges and concerns they face in a relatively unfamiliar academic and cultural context. Works closely with the International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) to facilitate the connections among the university administration, graduate student organizations, and internationals student associations. / · Graduate Student Professional Development Advisory Council
· International Affairs Advisory Council
· Visiting Global Students Program Committee
Legislative Affairs Chair / Collects information about current legislation that affects graduate and professional students. Acts as a member of the Association of Student Governments (ASG) and Student Advocates for Graduate Education (SAGE) and has the opportunity to attend the lobbying day in Washington D.C. in the spring. / · Student Advocates for Graduate Education (SAGE) Chief Delegate
Mentoring Chair / Addresses contemporary issues regarding mentoring policies implemented by UNC and The Graduate School. Manages the Graduate and Professional Student Mentorship Award. / · Chancellor’s Awards Committee
· University Teaching Awards Committee
Outreach Coordinator / Solicits opinions from graduate and professional student entities and organizations outside of GPSF and helps GSPF better address the needs our student population. Also responsible for coordinating outreach activities and events with the university and local community. / · Student Library Advisory Board (SLAB)
Professional Development Chair / Works with career services and the center for professional development to provide resources for students preparing for life beyond their education at UNC. / · Career Services Advisory Board
· Global Entrepreneurship Week
· Graduate Student Professional Development Advisory Council
Public Relations Chair / Works to provide appropriate promotion and communication of GPSF events and activities. This can include but is not limited to press releases, promotional items, flyers/posters, internet postings, publicity campaigns, and press coverage. Also serves on committees relating to University media and is responsible for coordinating GPSF introduction presentations at each degree program’s orientation. / · Student Television Board of Directors
· WXYC Board of Directors
Public Service Chair / Provides service opportunities for graduate/professional students by planning service events in the town and surrounding communities. / · Carolina Center for Public Service Advisory Board
· Carolina Engagement Council
Social Chair / Responsible for promoting interaction among UNC’s graduate and professional student population. Often students see only people in their own departments and rarely get a chance to exchange ideas and enjoy the company of students in other fields of graduate study. The goal of the social chair is to make the graduate/professional experience more fun by providing an environment geared towards the social side of a student’s life.
Special Projects Chair / Serves as the liaison between GPSF and the Graduate School for Orientation and is involved in planning the Orientation Grad Games as well as the UNC Academic Research Conference. Is also the point person on other special GPSF projects, such as Second Semester Check-in. / · Carolina Union Board of Directors (2 year appointment)
· University Day Committee
Student Disability Advocate / Advocates for services, awareness, and increased accessibility for students with disabilities. Preference is given to a student with personal knowledge about disability issues, but interest is sufficient
Student Family Advocate / Advocates for events and services for students with children and partners/spouses. Serves on related childcare and women’s health university committees. Preference is given to a student with personal knowledge about childcare issues, but interest is sufficient. / · Chancellor’s Childcare Advisory Committee
· SHARE Women’s Health and Safety
Student Opportunity Advocate / Responsible for our broad message to direct University resources and functions to graduate and professional students. Works on alumni relations, as well as assisting with various projects, including the GPSF Emergency Fund. / · Provost’s Student Grievance Committee
· Scholarships, Awards, and Student Aid (not 2015-2016)
Sustainability Chair / Works on initiating sustainability projects on campus and member of the sustainability task force. The chair will serve on the Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee and the Sustainability Advisory Committee. / · Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee
· Sustainability Advisory Committee
TA/RA Advocate / Responds to the concerns of TAs and RAs at UNC. Works to connect them with appropriate resources and advocates for policies that support this portion of the graduate student body. / · Center for Faculty Excellence
· Web-based Course Evaluation
· Scholarships, Awards, and Student Aid (not 2015-2016)
Transportation Chair / Works on campus transportation and parking issues at UNC. The advocate will hold a seat on the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Transportation (ACT). / · Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Transportation
· Night Safety Advisory Group (2015-2016)
· Traffic and Parking Appeals Committee
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