1. August 30 th, 2012

2. Today’s Agenda Dr. Chris Rios Recap Upcoming Year - Planning Elections Intramurals Committees

3. Dr. Chris Rios Assistant Dean for Graduate Life Responsibilities: – Overseeing Baylor’s graduate student housing communities – Organizing annual Graduate Student Orientation – Coordinating graduate student benefits – Managing additional programs related to Graduate Life Chris_Rios@baylor.edu

4. Chris Bissex – GSA VP Previous Years’ Highlights – Health Insurance No deductible at BU Health Center Wellness visits No limit on prescriptions More mental health coverage Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Network Dental plan option

5. Chris Bissex – GSA VP Previous Years’ Highlights – Childbirth/Adoption Accommodation Policy – 2 nd Annual Graduate Mixer With Law School, Truett Seminary, and School of Social Work – GPD Picnic during Graduate Student Appreciation Week

6. Kaitlyn Rothaus– Liason Orientation – New schedule from previous years – Big thank you to all who helped out!

7. Victoria Romberg– GSA Pres. Upcoming year - Planning – 3 nd Annual Graduate Student Mixer – Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GPD Picnic) – Committee to promote/foster excellence in graduate research

8. Committees Social – The Social Committee is comprised of sub-committees that plan the GSA mixer tailgate, GPD picnic, and any other events the committee deems appropriate. Academic – The academic committee is comprised of two sub-committees, the ISF sub-committee and the Grant Writing Workshop sub-committee. Policy Taskforce – The policy taskforce is concerned with advocacy for graduate students at Baylor with building the GSA’s profile and reputation in the university. The Policy Task Force will serve as a forum for discussing the work of GSA representatives on several university-wide standing committees. The Policy Task Force will also take up ad hoc issues raised by members of the GSA.

9. Elections Secretary/Historian – Enforce the constitution – Co-manage planning, preparation, and delivery of GSA events. – Be an official spokesman and representative of the Baylor graduate student body as requested by the president – Meet with GSA advisors and officers each week. – Responsible for social networking. – Record minutes of GSA meetings for distribution through the GSA website. – Deliver and receive emails and other communications to and from GSA representatives as appropriate. – Maintain all GSA files and records.

10. Elections Treasurer – Enforce this constitution. – Co-manage planning, preparation, and delivery of GSA events, particularly the financial aspects of events. – Be an official spokesman and representative of the Baylor graduate student body as requested by the president – Meet with GSA officers and advisors each week. – Manage and report on GSA budget in accordance with Baylor accounting policies.

11. Campus Committees – Libraries/ITS Advisory Committee – Academy for Leader Development Advisory Board Provides curricular and co-curricular activities leadership opportunities Want students to make a difference in global society

12. Intramurals – Caleb Stein ONE time Jersey purchase ($10) Contact Caleb_Stein@baylor.edu FallSpring Dodge Ball5 on 5 Basketball Indoor VolleyballCo-Rec Wallyball Co-Rec Ultimate FrisbeeRacquetball Co-Rec KickballSoccer Co-Rec Doubles TennisGolf Tournament WallyballCo-Rec Sand Volleyball Flag FootballSoftball Table TennisTennis

13. Car Decals $2

14. Committees Social – The Social Committee is comprised of sub-committees that plan the GSA mixer tailgate, GPD picnic, and any other events the committee deems appropriate. Academic – The academic committee is comprised of two sub-committees, the ISF sub-committee and the Grant Writing Workshop sub-committee. Policy Taskforce – The policy taskforce is concerned with advocacy for graduate students at Baylor with building the GSA’s profile and reputation in the university. The Policy Task Force will serve as a forum for discussing the work of GSA representatives on several university-wide standing committees. The Policy Task Force will also take up ad hoc issues raised by members of the GSA.

15. August 30 th, 2012