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Join us for the second Delegate Assembly meeting of the 2007-08 academic year on Thursday, October 4th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Eshleman Hall. We will focus on important business matters, including updates from various committees and guest speakers from University Health Services. Don't forget your feedback forms for attendance! After the meeting, enjoy an Oktoberfest party at Bear's Lair with beer, snacks, and live music. Bring your Cal grad ID and proof of age. Mark your calendars for our next meeting on November 1st!
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Delegate Assembly Meeting Thursday October 4, 2007 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Eshleman Hall
Welcome! • This is the Second Delegate Assembly meeting of 2007-08. • We will be getting down to business so please remember those whistles. • After party at the Bear’s Liar.
Welcome! • New report format. If you have time, please review the reports in your packet. There will be time for questions later. • PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN IN FEEDBACK FORMS – IT’S FOR ATTENDANCE
Announcements • Zeli Rivas, New Women of Color Initiative Project Coordinator. • Self-Defense Class, • Thurs, Oct 11, 7p-8p, Tilden Room, MLK, • gwp@ga.berkeley.edu • Union Update on Tentative GSI Contract
The Graduate Social Club proudly presents Oktoberfest!!! Beer & Brats*! *(Veggie Dogs, too) Tuesday, October 23rd from 7PM to 10PM Alumni House, Toll Room + Patio (Behind Zellerbach along the creek) ONLY $4 for all the beer you can drink, Top Dog delicacies, snacks, sodas and LIVE MUSIC! What to bring: Cal grad ID and proof of age and up to 3 friends Catering by Trumer Pils & Top Dog Hot Dogs
Approval of Minutes/Agenda • September Minutes are available at • http://ga.berkeley.edu/delegates/minutes/index.php
Guest Speakers • Claudia Covello, Executive Director, University Health Services • Bene Gatzert, Management Analyst, University Health Services
University Health Services—Tang Center • Claudia Covello, Executive Director • Bene Gatzert, Management Analyst
Overview of Services • Medical Care • Primary and Urgent Care clinics • Lab, Radiology and Pharmacy • Specialty Clinic, Allergy/Travel Clinic, Physical Therapy • Advice nurse (643.7197) • Mental Health • Individual/group counseling and crisis services • Workshops and outreach activities • Online assessment and help for assisting students in crisis
Overview of Services • Health Promotion • Academic classes, peer education, educational outreach, environmental strategies • Student Health Insurance • SHIP benefits counseling and administration • Assist with other needs: dependents, post-graduation • After Hours Assistance(643.7197; uhs.berkeley.edu) • Saturday Hours • Urgent Care, Pharmacy, Lab and Radiology
Connecting Graduate Students to Health Services • New for 2007-08 • New communications manager • PR campaign in development • Help keep us fresh • What are the best ways to reach graduate students? • Getting organized for strategic planning: GA’s help in involving graduate students • Also open to partnering with you!
Dialogue between Tang and Graduate Students • Highlights from last year • Mental health • Pre- and post-travel care • Dependent health insurance • Many ways this can happen! • Advisory committees • “Suggestion box” • GA delegates meetings • Smaller working meetings • Forums
Questions?Feedback?www.uhs.berkeley.eduTo reach Bene:bgatzert@uhs.berkeley.edu / 642.3629
Coming soon! Mental Health Awareness Week October 15-19, 2007 www.uhs.berkeley.edu/MHAW/
Reports • You have the reports in your packets from GA personnel (but not from ASUC, Dean Poullard, etc.) • A few people want to highlight a few things in their report.
Reports • ASUC • Jonathan Poullard • Funding • Project Coordinator Liaison
Reports • The floor is now open for questions.
Resolution Referrals • Directed Action to Administer a Poll Regarding the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons • Referred to the Campus Affairs Committee and the External Affairs Committee for analysis.
Resolution Referrals • Directed Action to Sign a Letter to AVC Coley Requesting that the UC Berkeley Administration Temporarily Reduce the Class Pass Fee by $1.50 per semester • Referred to the Campus Affairs Committee or for immediate consideration.
Resolutions for Consideration • Resolution to Approve the Funding Committee Rules and Procedures
Resolutions for Consideration • Directed Action Regarding the Academic Calendar of the University of California, Berkeley: Significant Dates of Recognition for Oppressed Populations
Closing Remarks • Thank you for coming. • Turn in feedback form.
Closing Remarks • Need Volunteers to help with next meeting. • Next Meeting: Thursday, November 1 @ 5:30p-7:30p (5:00p food).
Closing Remarks Adjourn!!! • Any questions please email me at president@ga.berkeley.edu. • GA Officers and Chairs will stick around to answers any additional questions. • Have fun at the Bear’s Lair.