Council Meeting Monday, March 20, 2006

Minutes

Executives:

Ashley Steier, President Craig Hall, VP Finances & Administration Jennifer Leaman, VP of Student Affairs Grace Budiono, VP Campus Life Todd Embley, Business Chair Michael Louie, Manufacturing, Electronics and Industrial Process Chair Tara Perret, Transportation, Construction & the Environment Chair

Councillors: Lee-Ann Banfield Megan Chambers Jeff Piper Jolene Versteeg Monica Pearson Tim Erickson Julie Ho

Fred Haiderzada Phil Stringer Greg Hodson Adam King Marlina Kinnersley Christina Bell Darren Vonic

Excused: Andrea Charlton, VP Public Relations & Marketing Tunde Gal, Computing & Academic Studies Chair Vanessa Ouellette Robert Yuen Heather Thompson

Matthew Chong Brenda Corbett Bre Ogawa Armit Dhaliwal Giancarlos Escalante Ly Pham

Staff: Caroline Gagnon, Director Geoff Gauthier, Link Editor

Guests: Michael Garson Krista Nordstrong

14.1. Meeting Called to Order

The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Ashley Steier, at 5:50 pm. (18 voting members).

14.2. Acceptance of the Agenda

It was moved that the agenda be accepted as distributed. Carried

14.3. Acceptance of the Minutes from February 20, 2006

It was moved by Todd Embley and seconded by Grace Budiono that the minutes of February 20, 2006 be accepted as distributed. 15/0/3 Carried

14.4. Guest Speakers – Edco Student Rep Jennifer Leaman informs Council that she had brought forward three (3) issues during the last Education Committee meeting: Web space to promote Edco, CST program in China, and Policy 5002.

The Web space issue was well receive and should be available soon. Jennifer states that she had some concerns about BCIT expending their BCIT

diploma, CST specialization, to China. This expansion is not meeting the BCIT mission which is to be the Premier Polytechnic in Canada. Edco responded by disagreeing with her statement and that these programs were bringing additional funding for BCIT. After the meeting, other members agreed with her but did not want to openly express their opinion.

As for the 5002 policy, Jennifer has some concerns about the lack of accountability that instructors are required vis-à-vis their students. Policy 5002 explains well what students should be doing however nothing is written about what is expected from Instructors. After talking with instructors and union representatives, it was decided that better communication is required to eliminate any misunderstanding between students and instructors.

Edco is presently looking at two more programs going to China, and also at grandfathering policies 5002 and 5003. Nomination for Edco student representatives are now available and can be picked up at the SA office. BOG and Edco elections will be on line. This is a great way for students to affect change on campus. If you have any questions go to the web.

14.5 General Reports Executives See attached.

14.6 Progress Report See attached. 14.7. Questions Period (5 min.)

Monica would like some clarification about the mentorship program. Ashley informs that the first intake of students is scheduled for April. Youth will be coming on campus for their first visit, and if they are still interested, will be match to a BCIT student shortly after for a day of shadowing.

Monica has also issues with the price of tea doubling. Ashley will get back to her. 14.8. Unfinished Business

No unfinished business

14.9 New Business 14.9.1 Club Funding Request Jen informs Council that she has received two proposals for funding. She informs that $7950 was spent in the fall, and that $1050 was kept behind in case of new clubs being sanctioned. Since no new clubs have come forward, it was decided to distribute the left over money as follow.

Motion: Be it resolved that the $1050 be released from Club funding as follows:

$800 AIM, ACE & AMA for an industry mingler $250 CIPS for profs and pizza

Moved by: Jennifer Leaman Seconded by: Todd Embley 16/1/3 Carried Discussion: Christina would like to know if IEEE had applied for funding. Jennifer informs that IEEE

receives funding from their own School. Councillors would like to know if all the other clubs knew about the available funding.

Jennifer confirms that she had contacted all the clubs. In addition, Ashley states that all clubs are made aware about the funding and are notified in the September. The information is also part of our constitution.

Is the $800 necessary for the industry mingler project given that these clubs got the venue for free and are charging $5 for non members? Jennifer confirms that the money will go toward the cost of food, beverage, and set up.

Jennifer informs that CIPS had requested more funding, but it was not felt necessary. Some would like to know why could we not roll the money forward for next year. Ashley

informs Council that money is part of a budget and that this budget is set up for this fiscal year only.

Councillors would like to know if the money is spent because it was part of the budget, or the money was truly needed. Jennifer reminds Council that in the fall, it was decided that $1050 would be left for new clubs. Given that no new clubs came forward, she felt that they money should be distributed to the clubs.

14.9.2 Health & Dental proposals Ashley informs Council about how the Health and Dental fees and its service structure. Last year, it was decided to reduce the fee from $203 to $160 following the rate usage by students. After reviewing this year usage, it was noticed that the invoicing is still lower to the usage. So as a result, there are 3 possibilities: 1) let the surplus grow 2) decrease the rate 3) add services to the plan (i.e: vision care & tuition insurance) Discussion: Jennifer would like to know about the coverage for certain medicine not being covered

under the existing plan; and what would vision care cover. Ashley will investigate these two issues.

What about possible over usage of tuition insurance. Ashley confirms that claims are handled by Insurance companies, so well regulated.

Monica agrees that added services, such as vision care, would be a good idea. Vision care might be used by more students.

After a show of hands, students demonstrated an overwhelming support for additional services. Ashley will look into this, and will get back to Council.

14.9.3 Proposal to purchase existing photocopier Craig informs Council that the lease for the photocopier in the front office is ending in March. So it is proposed to purchase the equipment for $2195.49. The monthly payments are $283.00. Motion: Be it resolved that the BCITSA purchases the existing photocopier in the front office for $2195.49. Moved by: Craig Hall Seconded by: Jennifer Leaman 20/0/0 Carried Discussion: Councillors would like to know if it would be possible to use the Image Centre. Caroline states that some information (i.e. HR) is confidential and it would not be proper to do so.

14.10. Next Meeting

Next meeting is scheduled on Monday, April 3, 2006 Council Chamber at 5:45pm. 14.11. Meeting Adjourned

It was moved Grace Budiono and seconded by Michael Louie that the meeting be adjourned. (6:53 pm) Carried

COUNCIL MEETING Monday March 20, 2006

AGENDA 14.1. Meeting called to order 14.2. Acceptance of the Agenda 14.3. Acceptance of the Minutes from February 20, 2006 14.4 Guest Speakers

14.4.1 Edco Student Rep

14.5. General Reports: Executive 14.6. Progress Reports 14.7. Question Period (5 min.) 14.8. Unfinished Business

14.8.1. 14.8.2. 14.8.3. 14.9. New Business 14.9.1. Club Funding Request 14.9.2. Health & Dental proposals 14.9.3. Proposal to purchase existing photocopier 14.10. Next Meeting – Monday April 3, 2006 14.11. Meeting adjourned

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SA EXECUTIVE GENERAL REPORTS FOR March 20, 2006

Jenn Leaman - JHR will be having a presenter in on April 3 – Scared Sacred. More details to follow. IEEE is looking to have a X-Box tournament sometime in April, once again more details to follow. AIM, MA and ACE are looking to have a mingler –details to follow.

Craig Hall - Elections mingler was a success. Deadline for nominations is this Wednesday at 1:00pm. There are still a couple of positions that nobody is running for, so any help getting people to run would be greatly appreciated. I am looking for volunteers to run the polling stations in the week of April 3.

SA EXECUTIVE PROGRESS REPORTS FOR March 20, 2006

Executive Date of Introduction Action or Outstanding Issue Status

Mike October 3rd, 2005 Forums Trying to co-ordinate meeting times with Scott Blythe.

Mike March 2006 Cut for the Cure Presentations in front of class.

Mike March 2006 Bridging Mentorship Opportunity Presentations, trying to get people to sign up.

Mike March 2006 SA Elections Presentations, meetings with people, SA Mingler.

Tara November, 2005 Poster Contest Awarded all 3 winners with a $300 cheque. Also gave

all other contestants a $10 Student Association gift certificate as an appreciation for their efforts.

Tara March, 2006 Smoking Cessation project

Began working on a report for future chairs to continue this event and continue to bring awareness to quite smoking...... Also will meet with the committee that began this project in early April

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Andrea Jan.30, 2006 Cut for the Cure Scheduled date: Wednesday, March 22 at 11:30 in

the Great Hall. To make donations to the BC Cancer Foundation, contact vppr@bcitsa.ca

Andrea January 5, 2006 Amazing Race T-Shirts Done. Sold around 100 t-shirts.

Andrea December 6, 2006 Marketing Committee Next meeting to be scheduled soon.

Grace January 4, 2006 Orientation Planning Gone through governing document and report. Process of upgrading volunteer training package.

Grace October 21st, 2005 Business Committee Looking forward to the next meeting.

Grace September 10tth, 2005 International Student Handbook In Progress – Waiting for next meeting and volunteers.

Craig February Business Operations Working with Caroline on restructuring the SA

business operations to ensure that quality of service improves and that they are sustainable on their own.

Craig February SA Elections Had the Elections Mingler. Talking to possible candidates. Have a booth in the Great Hall.

Todd Jan 30 Credit Fraud Scott and I will be meeting to discuss dates and times.

Todd Jan 9/05 Healthy Snack Options Discussing distribution responsibilities and costs

Todd Jan 26 Marketing Committee No change

Todd March 20 Wine Tasting Information Session

Talking with Laurie Grant, instructor in the International Trade program about collaborating her

efforts to bring an industry knowledge and wine tasting tips session to BCIT with the SA

Jenn September 12, 2005 Clubs Reviewing a submission for a Christian Club. Also

reviewing proposals from some clubs in regards to get additional funding.

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Jenn September 12, 2005 Alcohol Awareness Week Report finished. Made some recommendations for the next VP Student Affairs.

Jenn September 12, 2005 Student Concerns Ongoing, have been in frequent contact and in meetings with various students.

Jenn October 24, 2005 Prayer Space on Campus Meeting with admin and I’m hoping to have a focus group to talk about what the space should look like.

Jenn March 14, 2006 Millennium Scholarships

Talked to Noel Baldwin about how the access bursaries are going. If anybody knows of someone

who was awarded one of these bursaries but has had troubles picking them up, please let me know.

vpsa@bcitsa.ca

Jenn March 14, 2006 Scheduling of classes during Wednesday break

Have been in talks with faculty from School of Business in regards to the two missed Fridays during Term B. They have asked to have make-up classes during that Wednesday break. Ashley and I talked

this over and have agreed but with some stipulations.

Ashley January 10, 2006 Reviewing BCITSA/BCIT contracts Meeting scheduled for late March to review contracts

Ashley February 16, 2006 Health & Dental Will discuss in new Business

Ashley February 1, 2006 Student Initiative Fund Processing 61 applications and preparing cheques.

Ashley January 30, 2006 BCIT Open House Finalizing the role of the BCITSA and the Executives, for the event

Ashley March 13. 2006 ATC Elections Working with ATC Executives to revamp elections process, scheduled for late April.

Ashley March 5, 2006 BCITSA Elections Fulfilling role as Deputy CRO and recruiting candidates.

Ashley March 8, 2006 Mentorship Program Working on a plan to fill ‘Mentor Gaps’