August 2023 Meeting Minutes

The meeting minutes from the BISC caucus August 2023 meeting can be found here.

Key Updates

Chair: 

- New BISC grad caucus chair needed ASAP.

- Miranda Dennis is currently running unopposed.

GSS:

- PHD students (specifically if you’ve rolled up) in the program for less than 4 years look out for an email, if you did not receive an email please reach out to Mike Hart

TSSU:

- The tssu submitted RA union cards to the labour board and on august 17th were waiting for the final decision on whether Ras are going to unionize. Look out for emails to stay informed.

Events:

- Fall Welcome BBQ, Faculty and Grad students invited!

- The BBQ will be hosted 4 to 10pm on Thursday, September 6

- Currently looking for volunteers to help setup and cleanup after the event. Please reach out (ramis.rafay@sfu.ca) if you would be interested in helping out.

July 2023 Meeting Minutes

 

Link to the full meeting minutes can be found here

Key Updates

Chair:

- Looking for an individual that would be eager to take over the chair position! Brett is resigning at the end of the semester. Email Brett with any questions about the position.

DGSC:

- Eligible students Masters (within the first two years) and PHDs (within their first four years) should keep an eye out a random TARA in the fall, as this is the BISC bump up. More information on if you will actually need to accept the TARA is coming.

GSS:

- PHD students within the first four years and a CGPA of 3.5 and higher will be eligible for an award of 5400$ for the year (split between the semesters). More announcements will follow closer to September.

- Senate graduate studies have proposed changes on leaves of work to no longer require doctors’ notes and remove the 3 term leave limit

TSSU:

- TSSU is trying to get RAs recognized as part of the union, so if you haven’t already, they are asking for you to sign the RA card. Come to our next meeting to learn more!

Events:

- Further planning on Fall Welcome BBQ will happen over Slack, will be held the first week of September. Don’t hesitate to join the slack if you have a passion for event planning or join the next meeting!