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 We are your representatives!
It is with great pleasure that the EGSS welcomes both new and returning
students to the graduate program at McGill University. It is our hope
that the Faculty of Education will provide you with a stimulating and
gratifying environment in which you will flourish both academically and
personally. To this end, the executive branch of the EGSS will
endeavour to facilitate cohesion within our faculty and to create a
positive atmosphere that will enable each student to achieve their
individual goals. The officers on the EGSS Executive Council are:
EGSS President
The President’s
responsibilities are to:
Coordinate and supervise the activities and finances of the EGSS;
Call and chair all Executive meetings and General Assemblies of EGSS
McGill;
Appoint members of the Executive Council to sit on Faculty or EGSS
committees;
Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees of EGSS McGill;
As the Chief Executive Officer, be the designated spokesperson on all
occasions;
As the Chief Executive Officer, represent EGSS on matters involving the
society;
Serve as an ex-officio member on the Conference Committee.
Bio:
Coming soon!
Vice-President Academic
The Vice-President Academic shall:
Voice graduate students’ concerns in Academic Policy Committee
meetings;
Work together with students and faculty members in order to promote an active and supportive learning environment;
Serve as an ex-officio member on the Conference Committee;
Shall be responsible for compiling the EGSS student handbook.
Bio:
Hello! My name is Jessica Toste and I am a PhD student in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology (ECP). I have been involved with the EGSS since I began graduate studies at McGill. I had the privilege of serving as President for two years (2006-2008), as well as a representative on numerous committees at the department, faculty, and university-levels. These experiences have given me the opportunity to get to know many graduate students in Faculty of Education and become familiar with our programs and policies. I am looking forward to taking on the role of VP Academic this year. I believe that my experience with research, academic programs, and professional service will allow me to build on the work the EGSS has already begun – specifically, continuing to support student funding and opportunities that will enhance our academic training (e.g., specialized workshops/seminars, demystifying the job search, publishing). Wishing you a successful year!
Vice-President Finance
The Vice-President Finance shall:
In cooperation with the Executive Committee, prepare the annual budget
of EGSS;
In cooperation with the Executive Committee, manage the funds of EGSS
McGill;
Keep accounts and reports for revenues, expenditures, receipts and
disbursements;
Keep proper financial accounts and records;
Prepare a mid-year financial report by January 15 and a year-end report
by April 15;
Prepare and send a final financial report to PGSS;
Oversee all fund-raising activities;
Serve as an ex-officio member on the Conference Committee.
Bio:
My name is Sophia Kapchinsky and I am a first year PhD student in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. My research examines the effects of exercise-based interventions on chronic diseases. I have been involved with various PGSS committees over the last two years and this is my first year with EGSS. I’m hoping to build on my previous experiences and am looking forward to working with EGSS as VP Finance over the next year. EGSS is a dynamic team of graduate students and I am excited to be a part of it.
Vice-President Student Life
The Vice-President Student Life
shall:
Be responsible for the organization of social, cultural, and other
activities for EGSS;
Propose, organize and implement events that give students a chance to
socialize;
Promote student involvement in activities that allow for networking;
Oversee all committees of EGSS McGill concerned with publicity,
including but not limited to membership, public relations with McGill
Education students and faculty;
In conjunction with the President, represent EGSS to McGill Education
bodies;
Serve as an ex-officio member on the Conference Committee.
Bio:
Hello! My name is Hailey Sobel and I am a PhD student in the Department of Education and Counselling Psychology. This is my first year on the EGSS, serving as your VP of Student Life! I look forward to getting to know and planning great programs for graduate students within the Faculty. I hope we can entice you to peel yourself away from your work to take a few hours to relax and reenergize while getting to know other great people in the Faculty!
Vice-President Diversity and
Equity
The Vice-President Diversity and
Equity shall:
Arrange various events that lead to enhancement of a cordial atmosphere
where different and diverse groups of students can have fun, work and
learn together.
Bring issues faced by international students to the notice of EGSS and
try to solve the problems identified by international and out of town
students;
Raise critical consciousness amongst graduate students through
different activities so that students can question inequalities that
exist around us;
Represent the EGSS on all Faculty committees that target equity issues.
Bio: Thuy
I am a fourth year Ph.D student at the Department of Integration Studies in Education. My interest in participating in EGSS comes from my conviction that students can make a real difference in the institutional life by getting involved to strengthen the spirited tradition of our own community. I wish to work alongside the others to generate new initiatives and contribute to the process of developing diversity and inclusion in our academic institution.
Vice-President Information
& Technology
The Vice-President Information and
Technology’s responsibilities are to:
Update and maintain the EGSS website and faculty-wide listserv;
Deliver messages to EGSS members via the listserv in a timely manner;
Attend and contribute to EGSS meetings throughout the academic year;
Serve as an ex-officio member on the Conference Committee.
Bio:
I am a second year student in the School of Information Studies. When I'm not studying information and thinking dreamily about libraries, I like to participate in student governance and make stew in my second hand crock pot.
Secretary
The Secretary shall:
Keep minutes of all EGSS McGill meetings;
Maintain records of EGSS McGill events;
Be responsible for correspondence;
Be responsible for submitting EGSS McGill information to news
publications;
Be responsible for filing documents from committees that Executive
members attend.
Bio:
Coming soon!
Departmental Representatives
The Departmental Representatives for DISE, ECP, KPE, and
SIS shall:
Attend EGSS Council meetings and provide updates on departmental
activities;
Attend departmental meetings;
Voice students’ concerns at EGSS and departmental meetings;
Work in collaboration with other Council members at other events;
Promote EGSS events in their departments.
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DISE Rep: Sarah DesRoches
E-mail: sarah.desroches@mail.mcgill.ca | Bio:
Greetings to all Faculty of Education grad students and especially to those in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. My job on EGSS is to attend our Department meetings and represent the interests of grad students, and to keep you informed of issues that affect you in the Department. I also will work to make sure that DISE grad students have their voice heard on EGSS and at the Faculty level. However, your input and participation are important too. Communicate with us and come to meetings--your involvement in your student society will be a rewarding part of your grad student experience. |
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ECP Rep : Jason Harley
E-mail: jason.harley@mail.mcgill.ca
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My name is Jason Harley and I’m a Masters student in the Learning Sciences Stream, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. I am also one of SKILLSETS’ Graduate Education Assistants. My area of research is higher education, in particular, effective teaching and learning practices and the multiple-level, tertiary system in which they are situated. Serving as the ECP Departmental representative affords me the chance to develop my personal and academic interests in better understanding university administration, teaching, and learning from both a faculty and student perspective. Accordingly, I look forward to serving this year as a liaison between ECP students, the EGSS, and the ECP faculty and support staff. I positively anticipate sharing an exciting and rewarding year with you all and encourage you to attend ECP events: social and academic. Please also feel free to contact me should you have any concerns, questions, or student initiatives you would like to discuss.
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KPE Rep: Martin Picard
E-mail: martin.picard@mail.mcgill.ca
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I am a doctoral student in the Kinesiology and Physical Education
(KPE). I have an interest in diverse fields of research and a special
interest for transdisciplinary approaches. I believe it is important
to create opportunities for graduate students to engage, integrate and
develop knowledge in other fields than that of their own studies. I
wish to be involved with the EGSS to learn from that experience and to
voice the opinions/concerns of my fellow colleagues from KPE. |
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SIS Rep: Position Vacant
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Conference Committee Coordinator
Conference Presentations Coordinator:
Organize panels and speakers; collect proposals; communicate with
presenters regarding acceptance of proposal and conference details;
coordinate review and selection process; coordinate a/v equipment and
room booking.
Conference Budget Coordinator: Keep track
of expenditures and sources of revenue; solicit grants and donations;
plan and coordinate food; collect and distribute money as needed (with
VP Finance).
Conference Publicity Coordinator: Send out
emails announcing the conference; solicit volunteers; design and send
call for papers; coordinate logo and poster design; arrange for posting
of posters and fliers; coordinate ads; communicate with deans.
Conference Secretary Coordinator: Record
and post minutes; keep all important documents and make binder with
conference records; coordinate scheduling and program design;
coordinate website design and maintenance; solicit and organize
volunteers for the day(s) of the conference.
PGSS Councilors
PGSS Councilors shall:
Bring forth issues from the Faculty of Education to PGSS meetings;
Address student concerns at PGSS level;
Report to EGSS on important PGSS matters;
Promote EGSS events in their departments;
Work in collaboration with other Council members at other events.
Hello Faculty of Education graduate students! I’m a School/Applied Child Psychology doctoral student in Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP). My research and clinical interests are diverse, with a particular emphasis on inquiry-based learning, and teacher education and support for children with attention and reading difficulties. I’m happy to be actively involved in EGSS as a PGSS Councilor for the 2010-2011 school year. Feel free to say hi at any time and communicate any of your concerns to be addressed at EGSS or at the PGSS level.
I’m a second year PhD student in the Culture and International Studies in Education program, Department of Integrated Studies in Education. Thank you for taking the time to visit the EGSS site. It gives me great pleasure to serve as PGSS Councilor so as to bring forth the voice of EGSS and also to keep EGSS well informed of the on-going activities and issues related to McGill students deemed relevant particularly to faculty of education students. Central to my function as PGSS Councilor is to deliver the voice of graduate students from the Faculty of Education to PGSS. Please feel free to contact me if you’d like to weigh in your opinion or have something to share. I look forward to hearing from you.
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