1. Relax, sit down, enjoy yourself
WELCOME !
Relax, sit down, enjoy yourself

2. Purpose You must be wondering… Why are we here? Sense of Identity
Shaping a new program “pruning”
Chance to voice concerns, frustrations, criticisms
Meet new people with common interests
BUT, I don’t have all the answers

3. Forming the Club
Formalized a students’ association so late in the year for preparation for next year
No events planned for Winter term
Easier to get things done if a ratified club with UWSA

4. Survey Results 42 people sent an email about it 20 people responded
30% 1st year
30% 2nd year
30% 3rd year
10% 4th year

5. What are your long-term plans?
Question 1
What are your long-term plans?
Graduate school 45%
Medicine %
Grad school OR medicine 25%
Other %
Question 2
If it is grad school, what area?
Top choices were
Neuropharmacology
Neuropsychology*
Neuroscience

6. Interest in research experience?
Question 3
Interest in research experience?
Very 90%
Somewhat 10%
None ---
Question 4
Which prof(s) have you worked with?
Dr. Cohen 5 Dr. Pandey 1
Dr. Zielinski 3
Dr. Higgs 2
Dr. Cotter 1
Dr. Fackrell 1
Dr. Mutus 1

7. If you had to choose, Bio or Psych? 18 responses
Question 5
If you had to choose, Bio or Psych?
18 responses
Biology 11
Psychology 7

8. Your concerns about the BCN program
Of more interest…
Your concerns about the BCN program
Scheduling courses
Not a real degree program
Not enough focus on neuroscience, too much on behavioural
More 3rd and 4th year neuroscience courses
BCN colloquia go over my head
Research experience in area I’m interested in?
How do I get involved with research?
Grade average for entering program
Better guidance for post-grad studies
More electives
Course requirements too rigid

9. Status of BCN program Combined Honours in Biology and Psychology
You must do a 4th year Project
*Required* to go to colloquia
Not yet recognized by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
Not sure what stage it’s at right now
Looking for a Coordinator
Unified student action can get things moving

10. Advice / Tips Dalhousie University
University of Toronto – Scarborough Campus
University of Toronto – St. George Campus
Washington State University
University of Illinois – Chicago

11. Executive Executive in place for next year
President
Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister of Finance & Fundraising
Don’t want rigid hierarchical structure

12. Position Available Vice-President ROLE Open to any BCN student
To be elected at next meeting; need a nominator
Please consider the commitment
ROLE
1. Assume duties of President in his/her absence
2. Ensure communication between Executive and members
3. Coordinate social, academic or educational activities throughout the school year
4. Publicize any events and promote awareness about the BCNSA
Other positions available based on initiative

13. Open discussion Feedback from everyone Ideas for next year?
Orientation
Fundraising
Other activities
Courses conflicting
Colloquia attendance
-field trip (usually to zoo): 1. educational and 2. purely fun

14. Website (under construction)

15. Things for later Good meeting time for everyone else?
Probably one more meeting before Winter term is over
Update website
Bulletin Board by Secretaries’ Office
Good faculty liaison
Nobel Laureate Dr. Hubel on March 18th
BCN Banquet on April 1st

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