Graduate Student Senate
University of Connecticut
External Committees
2007 – 2008
All Committees with Graduate Student Representatives
The following is a list of those university and community committees with graduate student representation.
Capital Projects Planning and Advisory Committee
Distinguished Professor Committee (Board of Trustees)
Faculty Standards (University Senate)
General Education Oversight Committee
Graduate School Strategic Plan
Growth and Development Committee (University Senate)
Honors & Awards Committee (Board of Trustees)
Mansfield Downtown Partnership
ProvostŐs Commission on Childcare
ProvostŐs Commission on the Status of Women
ProvostŐs Library Advisory Committee
Scholastic Standards Committee (University Senate)
Student Activity and Service Fee Advisory Committee
Student Welfare Committee (University Senate)
University Budget Committee (University Senate)
Vice PresidentsŐ Student Leadership Cabinet
Vice-Provost for Research and Graduate Education
Windham Region Transit District (WRTD)
Board of Trustees (Graduate Student Respresentative)
Meeting Places and Times TBA
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Michael J. Nichols, michael.nichols@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Lillian A. Bosques, lillian.bosques@uconn.edu
Description: The following description was taken from BOTŐs own website detailing its history and mission: http://boardoftrustees.uconn.edu/]. The Board of Trustees is comprised of 21 members: 12 appointed by the Governor; two elected by alumni; two elected by students; and five ex-officio, including the Governor and the Commissioners of Agriculture and Education.
Capital Projects Planning and Advisory Committee (aka Master Plan AC aka Strategic Plan AC)
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Jeffrey Carter, jeffrey.carter@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Lauren Douglas, lauren.douglas@uconn.edu
Description: The CPAC deals with the progress of the University Master Plan and focuses on future projects in relation to the overall wide reaching re-development plan of the University.
Distinguished Professor Committee (Board of Trustees)
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Asha Bhandary, asha.bhandary@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Andrea Kelly (andrea.kelly@uconn.edu).
Description: This committee meets to choose five nominees for Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor titles and recommend said nominees to the Board of Trustees.
First Meeting: Sept 28 at 8:3am until 10:30am
Location undetermined. Subsequent meetings TBA.
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Dharma Maddala, dharma.maddala@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Jane Miner, jane.miner@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description is taken from the EH&SŐs own website detailing its mission: http://www.ehs.uconn.edu/miss.html] Vision: To promote and maintain a safe and healthful environment by ensuring the highest level of environmental health and safety services for faculty, staff, students, and visitors at the University of Connecticut. Mission: To provide comprehensive environmental health and safety services for the University community by developing and administering effective policies and procedures that prevent personal injuries and maintain regulatory compliance in the areas of biological, chemical, occupational, and radiation safety, thereby supporting the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service.
Bishop Center, Room 10
Mondays: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10
Graduate Student Senate Representation (1 Seat): Janna Mahfoud, janna.mahfoud@huskymail.uconn.edu.
Contact Person: Tammy Gifford, tammy.gifford@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description is taken from the By-Laws of the University Senate.] This committee shall continuously review University policies and practices relating to tenure, academic freedom, work loads, rank and promotion, remuneration, retirement, and other matters affecting the faculty and shall propose any desirable expression of Senate opinion on these matters, including proposals to the Trustees for modifications in their rules and regulations on these matters. The committee shall include two undergraduate students and one graduate student. It shall make an annual report at the November meeting of the Senate.
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (1 Seat): R. Brooke Morrill Jr., brooke.morrill@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Anabel Perez, anabel.perez@uconn.edu.
Description: GEOC deals with the development and implementation of the new University General Education requirements. This committee in concerned with setting and regulating the ways in which undergraduate courses qualify or fulfill university requirements and well as (some) attention to the requirements of individual schools and colleges. Additionally, GEOC is concerned with whatever measurement is to be done to evaluate the undergraduate student body (such as the SAILS evaluation which seeks to measure undergraduate research aptitude and Ňinformation literacyÓ –the SAILS project began in GEOC.)
First Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 19th, 3:00pm-5:00pm
GSS Representation (2 Seats: Pres. + Other): R. Brooke Morrill Jr., Anastasios Maurudis
anastasios.maurudis@uconn.edu, brooke.morrill@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Danielle Farands, danielle.farrands@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description is taken from the Graduate SchoolŐs website detailing the responsibilities of the Graduate Faculty Council www.grad.uconn.edu/faculty/gfc.html.) The Graduate Faculty Council is the legislative body of the Graduate School. It establishes academic policy for graduate education, except for those areas reserved to the Board of Trustees, to the University Senate, or to the faculties of other colleges and schools. The 60 members, representing specific content areas derived from constituent Fields of Study, are elected to serve three-year terms. The membership includes two voting student members chosen by the Graduate Student Senate. The President, the Provost, the Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, and certain other administrative officers of the Graduate School are nonvoting ex officio members. The Council, representing the Graduate Faculty at large, exercises legislative authority in such areas as admissions criteria, curricular and degree requirements, new course approval, academic program review, and the like.
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (President): R. Brooke Morrill Jr., brooke.morrill@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Lyndsay Nalbandian, lyndsay.nalbandian@uconn.edu
Growth and Development Committee (University Senate)
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Tracey Anderson, tracy.anderson@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Tammy Gifford, tammy.gifford@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description is taken from the By-Laws of the University Senate]. This committee shall keep under review the general changes, actual and prospective, of the University over time and may recommend any desirable expressions of Senate opinion on these matters. The committee may also provide on behalf of the Senate an evaluation and review of specific issues and activities related to institutional advancement. The committee shall include two undergraduates and one graduate student. It shall make an annual report at the December meeting of the Senate.
Honors & Awards Committee (Board of Trustees)
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
Graduate Student Senate Representation (1 Seat): Renee Gilberti, renee.gilberti@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Andrea Kelly, andrea.kelly@uconn.edu
Description: The Honors & Awards Committee meets once a year to choose graduation speakers and honorary degree recipients.
Mansfield Downtown Partnership (1 Seat)
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (1 Seat): John Kennedy, john.p.kennedy@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Kathleen M. Paterson, patersonkm@mansfieldct.org.
Description: [The following description is taken from the MDPŐs website detailing its interests and responsibilities www.mansfieldct.org/town/departments/downtown_partnership/] The Mansfield Downtown Partnership, Inc. has been created as an independent, non-profit organization charged with coordinating the enhancement and revitalization of three of MansfieldŐs commercial areas - Storrs Center, King Hill Road and the Four Corners. As a public-private partnership, the organization is composed of representatives from the community, business, town, and the University of Connecticut.
School of Business Board Room, 321
October 2nd, 2007: 1:30-3:00pm
February 19th, 2008: 2:00-3:30pm
May 20th, 2008: 2:00-3:30pm
Graduate Student Senate Representation (1 Seat): Jeff Carter, jeffrey.carter@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Lauren Douglas, lauren.douglas@uconn.edu
Description: Deals with Issues regarding parking at the University. Answers to the University Senate.
ProvostŐs Commission on Childcare
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Committee is currently inactive
Contact: Unknown.
Description: This committee is involved with assessing the supply and demand of childcare in the Mansfield are as well as recommending a work-life statement for the university. (GSS is currently uncertain of the status of this committee.)
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Rep (1 Seat): Julia E. Thomson Philbrook, julia.thomson.philbrook@gmail.com
Contact: pcsw@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description comes from the commissionŐs website detailing its responsibilities.] The ProvostŐs Commission on the Status of Women was created to improve the quality of life, and increase educational and career opportunities and advancement for all women at the University of Connecticut. The Commission serves as a leadership and advisory group to the Provost regarding the status of women and has the following charge: 1.Discern and report to the University community the status of women and gender equity issues related to both the employee and student population of the University. 2. Promote gender equity by identifying, and advocating for the removal of institutional barriers, policies or practices that limit opportunities and advancement of women.
ProvostŐs Library Advisory Committee
Oct. 29
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Shannon Lane, shannon.lane@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Merlita Murphy, merlita.murphy@uconn.edu
Description: Deals with library issues and policies.
Public Arts Committee (1 Seat)
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Jenn Dierdorf, jenndierdorf@yahoo.com
Contact Person: Unknown
Description: This committee deals with the placement of Art on the University of Connecticut campus (possibly limited to Storrs).
Scholastic Standards Committee (University Senate)
University Senate Conference Room (unconfirmed)
Wednesdays: 9:00 – 10:15am
Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 28
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Dirk Keaton, dirk.keaton@uconn.edu.
Contact Person: Tammy Gifford, tammy.gifford@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description is taken from the By-Laws of the University Senate.] This committee shall prepare legislation within the jurisdiction of the Senate concerning those scholastic matters affecting the University as a whole, and not assigned to the Curricula and Courses Committee, including special academic programs, the marking system, scholarship standards, and the like. It shall make an annual report at the February meeting for the Senate. This committee shall include two undergraduate students and one graduate student.
Student Activity and Service Fee Advisory Committee
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
GSS Representation (1 Seat - Treasurer): Matt Jura, jura@math.uconn.edu
Contact Person: David Clokey, david.clokey@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description is taken from the committeeŐs own website detailing its responsibilities: http://www.studentaffairs.uconn.edu/committees_sfac.html.] The Student Activity and Service Fee Advisory Committee was established during fall of 2002 and is charged with reviewing [student] fees on an annual basis.
Student Union, Room 320
Wednesdays: 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 24, Apr. 23.
Graduate Student Senate Representation (1 Seat): GSS Executive Committee
Contact Person: Joyce Goddard, joyce.goddard@uconn.edu.
Description: A monthly meeting for all student and campus organizations who have offices in the Student Union. I think it might be catered.
Conference Room in the Center for Students with Disabilities, Wilbur Cross Building
Thursdays: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15.
GSS Rep (1 Seat): Julia E. Thomson Philbrook, julia.thomson.philbrook@gmail.com
Contact Person: Tammy Gifford, tammy.gifford@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description is taken from the By-Laws of the University Senate.] This committee shall review the conditions that contribute to the academic success, personal development and well-being of students, including available forms of financial aid. It may seek the opinion of the Senate on such matters and make recommendations. The committee shall include one graduate student and two undergraduate students. It shall make an annual report at the February meeting of the Senate.
University Budget Committee (University Senate)
Senate Conference Room, William H. Hall Building, Room 123
Thursdays: 9:00 – 10:30am
Sep. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15
GSS Representation (1 Seat): Jeff Bernath, jeffrey.bernath@huskymail.uconn.edu
Contact Person: Tammy Gifford, tammy.gifford@uconn.edu.
Description: [The following description is taken from the By-Laws of the University Senate.] This committee shall review the planning, negotiation, and allocation of the University operating, capital, and other budgets, the process of making budgetary and financial decisions and the determination of priorities among academic and other programs having financial implications. This committee may recommend any desirable expressions of Senate opinion on these matters, and it shall make an annual report at the April meeting of the Senate. The committee shall include two undergraduate students and one graduate student.
Bishop Center, Room 10
Mondays: 4pm – 6pm - Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10
GSS Representation (2 Seats): Anastasios Maurudis, R. Brooke Morrill Jr.
anastasios.maurudis@uconn.edu, brooke.morrill@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Tammy Gifford, tammy.gifford@uconn.edu.
Description: The University Senate normally meets once a month from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Mondays. An academic policy making body, the University Senate largely deals with Undergraduate Courses and Requirements, but has covered issues such as new construction projects and the Academic Calendar, which affects nearly all aspects of campus life. Additionally, the SenateŐs focus on undergraduate education is not without impact on the graduate community. For example, in the spring of 2007 the University Senate debated an attendance proposition that would have certainly affect how we teach our courses. Numerous other university committees (on which graduate students serve) ultimately answer to the University Senate.
Vice PresidentŐs Student Leadership Cabinet
Student Union Building, Room 331
Tuesdays: 5pm – 6:30pm – Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Feb, 12, Mar. 35, Apr. 22
GSS Representation (President): R. Brooke Morrill Jr., brooke.morrill@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Catherine Downs, catherine.downs@uconn.edu.
Description: A special ŇcabinetÓ made up of ranking officers and ŇCOOsÓ of numerous student organizations (primarily undergraduate) for a frank talk about studentŐs issues and concerns with the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Dean of Students.
Vice-Provost for Research and Graduate Education
No information yet on meeting/times/places
GSS Representation (President): Jeffrey L. Bernath, Brenna L. Kelleher, Timothy Bragdon, jeffrey.bernath@huskymail.uconn.edu, brenna.l.kelleher@huskymail.uconn.edu, timothy.bragdon@uconn.edu
Contact Person: James Henkel, james.henkel@uconn.edu.
No information yet on meeting days/times/places.
Graduate Student Senate Representation (1 Seat): Ian Smith, ian.e.smith@uconn.edu
Contact Person: Dagmar Knoll, 860 – 456 – 2223.
Description: [The following description was taken from WRTDŐs own website detailing its history and mission: http://www.wrtd.net/about.html#history]. The Windham Region Transit District was formed in accordance with Chapter 103a of the Connecticut General Statutes in 1979 with the towns of Windham, Mansfield, and Coventry voting to join. Subsequently, Ashford, Hampton and Columbia joined the district. Representatives from these six towns meet quarterly, or more frequently, to act on matters necessary in managing the district's affairs. WRTD's service area, however, includes all ten towns of the Windham Region (Ashford, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Hampton, Lebanon, Mansfield, Scotland, Willington and Windham.) Dial-A-Ride began serving the region in the fall of 1976. WRTD became the primary funding source of Dial-A-Ride in July of 1981, providing federal and state funds to subsidize the service. The Storrs-Willimantic Bus fixed route service began operations in October of 1981. The Willimantic City Bus fixed route service began operations in March of 1989. The Route 32 Commuter Bus service between Willimantic, Norwich and Foxwoods Resort Casino began in April of 2000. While all WRTD services are open to the public, the Route 32 Commuter Bus Service is particularly intended to help individuals access employment and employment-related activities. Funds to pay for WRTD's services come from the Federal Transit Administration, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the ten towns of the Windham Region, fares, donations, and advertising revenue.