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•PGSS and YOUTina GiordanoPGSS Internal Affairs Officer
• September 11, 2020
McGill
PGSS
PGSA
Members
What is the PGSS?• PGSS is the Post-Graduate Students’
Society of McGill University.
• We represent the voices of graduate students and (most) Postdocs on various committees, policies, issues, etc. across campus to the Administration of the University.
• We also provide several services to our members (which we will discuss later).
PGSS the CorporationThe Corporation is responsible for the business side of Thomson House:
This includes –• Restaurant• Catering services• External event hosting
3650 McTavish St.
PGSS the Society• The Society is responsible for provide services and events organized by PGSS.
• The Society is the part of PGSS that provides graduate students representation and advocacy.
• Committees (both internal to PGSS and external within the University) are administered by PGSS.
Committees of PGSSMcGill Committees
SenateBoard of Governors
Working GroupsAdvisory CommitteesCyclical Review Units
Library Advisory CommitteesFaculty Councils
PGSS CommitteesAcademic Affairs CommitteeCommittee for Member SupportCommittee on Monetary AffairsCouncil Steering CommitteeElections CommitteeEnvironment CommitteeEquity and Diversity CommitteeExternal Affairs CommitteeFamily Care CaucusGovernance CommitteeHealth and Wellness CommitteeInternal Affairs CommitteeInternational Students CaucusMember Services CommitteePolicy and Structure Advisory Committee
PGSS Governing BodiesAppointments BoardBoard of Directors
CouncilExecutive Committee
General MeetingJudicial Board
https://pgss.mcgill.ca/en/get-involved
PGSAsPost-Graduate Student Associations (PGSAs) are the departmental organizations of PGSS.
There are currently 60 PGSAs (that are largely based on departmental graduate programs).
You can find the contact for your local PGSA here: https://pgss.mcgill.ca/document/view/2983/PGSA%20contacts.pdf
Who represents you at PGSS?Executives
Vacant
Secretary-General Connie ShenFinancial Affairs Officer
Tina GiordanoInternal Affairs Officer
Yanik MüllerExternal Affairs Officer
Dakota RogersMember Services Officer
Eric WilkinsonAcademic Affairs Officer
Who represents you at PGSS?Commissioners
Jennifer ChenHealth Commissioner
Sophie OsieckiEnvironment Commissioner
Mike FanEquity and Diversity Commissioner
Lili LiStudent Support Commissioner
Zhenwei MaInnovation Commissioner
Kristi KouchakjiUniversity Affairs Commissioner
Macdonald CampusCommissioner
Almost filledShe’s shy
Services
Domestic students: https://pgss.mcgill.ca/en/health-and-dental-planInternational students: https://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/health
Keep.meSafe
It is a 24/7/365 remote mentalhealth counselling service thatspecializes in student mentalhealth support.
WHAT IS IT?
24/7/365 immediate and unlimited supportthrough call and text (available when travelingabroad as well)Fully licensed professional clinicians every timeMental health care in over 60 languagesShort wait timesProvides access to in-person counselling as wellDiversity amongst its cliniciansConfidental
KEY FEATURES
Download the mySSP appavailable in the app storeSet up your profile under the"Profile" tab (needed to accessthe entirety of Keep.meSafeservicesBrowse services available.
HOW TO ACCESS:
Services
ServicesLeisure Courses
PGSS offers several leisure courses throughout the year including:
• French (5 different difficulty levels)• Spanish (3 different difficulty levels)• First-aid• Self-defense• Yoga• Meditation and Mindfulness
More info about each course and how to register here: https://pgss.mcgill.ca/en/courses
Services
ServicesSSMU Clubs
• While PGSS does not have organized clubs, all PGSS members are able to join any SSMU club.
• Clubs include athletics, charities, community outreach, fine arts, health and wellness, language, hobbies, leadership/networking, political/social activism, and religion and culture clubs.
• More info and club directory can be found here: https://ssmu.ca/student-life/clubs-services-isg/
ServicesPGSS Grants Program
• All PGSS members have access to the Grants program.
• This program aims to provide financial support up to $1200 to projects of a non-profit nature initiated by and for regular PGSS members (or PGSAs). PGSS members can apply more than once for new events!
• A recent extension of the Grants Program was the creation of the PGSS Travel Awards for conferences and academic study (up to $1000, currently not being awarded due to travel restrictions).
• https://pgss.mcgill.ca/en/pgss-grants and https://pgss.mcgill.ca/en/pgss-travel-grants
ServicesSSMU Daycare and Nursery• The PGSS and SSMU provides an affordable daycare for McGill students (undergrad,
grad, or postdoc) with depedents.
• More information can be found here: https://daycare.ssmu.ca
Study Sundays• 1-2 times/month PGSS holds Study Sunday events where PGSS Members with
dependents can bring their children to Thomson House for an afternoon to study while their children are cared for by qualified babysitters.
• Note: the frequency of this service has not been determined yet due to the ongoing pandemic.
Why should you get involved?
Why should students be involved at
PGSS?
Networking Opportunities
Develop strong
leadership skills
Social life outside of the
officeA bridge between university and the
employment market
Positive impact on McGill and Community
Acquire policy
making and governance
skills
For more information:
Tina GiordanoInternal Affairs Officer
Dakota RogersMember Services Officer
Or for general inquiries:[email protected]
