GSG minutes
August 22, 2001


I.  Call to Order
        The meeting was called to order at 6:05.

II.  Officer Reports

A.  Social Chair
        Lauren Hale reported on behalf of Yesim Tozan.  This year's First
Chance Dance equivalent can be in Frist Campus Center on September 14.
Dean Montero suggested postponing the dance to a later date.  Last year,
the dance was held on September 28, which is unavailable this year.  Also,
the D-bar is planning a party for September 21, and September is generally
full of orientation activities.  Lauren motioned to postpone the dance
until December.  Discussion followed and the assembly agreed that it would
be best to postpone the dance until later in the fall. 

B.  Treasurer
        Ori Heffetz reported that $900 will remain in the GSG budget after
the GSG pays its debt to the House Committee, and without including last
year's surplus.  The Assembly voted to provide $50 for ECOP for a speaker
and film showing.  Elliot Ratzman requested funding for the Democratic
Left to provide publicity and transportation to an event in New York.  The
funding will be for a training session for non-violent protests against
globalization.  After much discussion, the Assembly voted to provide $160. 

III.  Business

A.  Committee Reports
        1.  Parking and Transportation
        Cindy Tobery reported that parking spaces have been marked on
Fitz-Randolph.  Members of the Assembly disputed this.  The parking fee
for the GC will remain through the current academic year, but will be
removed the following year.  Matt asked for volunteers to serve on the
Administrative Process Team.  Eric Adelizzi volunteered. 
        2.  Post-enrollment
        Dean Wilson responded to the post-enrollment problem in a letter
to the GSG Exec a few months ago.  Adrian Banner suggested posting the
letter on the web.  Lauren and Matt will ask Dean Wilson for permission.
Lauren suggested making a facebook for post-enrolled students. 
        3.  Departmental Survey
        Lauren reported that there were 500 respondents to the survey. The
next step is data entry.  Lauren and Donnell will meet to continue working
on the survey. 

B.  U-Store Board Appointments
This year, the GSG is nominating members to the U-Store Board of Trustees
for the first time.  In previous years, members were appointed by Dean
Montero.  In following years, graduate student members will be elected by
the graduate student body.  Jason Brownlee, an outgoing U-Store trustee,
described the position and responded to questions.  Donnell voiced his
concern that members might not take the position seriously.  Elliot
suggested sending a global email explaining the position.  Lauren asked
Jason to draft the email message. 

C.  McGraw Center Representative Election
        Cindy explained the position, which includes serving on committees
of the McGraw Center.  The McGraw Center runs English language programs,
AI training, and other programs.  Adrian commented that the McGraw Center
has favored the Humanities, and that everyone on the staff is a woman.
Discussion followed.  A proposal was made to solicit statements and vote
over email. 

D.  Student Activities Fair
        Clubs Night will be held at the GC on September 12 at 8:00 p.m.

IV.  New Business

Elliott reported on his progress with the carrel office in Firestone
Library.  He has spoken with someone from the Access office about concerns
of graduate students regarding carrels and distribution of space. 
        It was suggested that thesis binding and graduation costs total
approximately $500 to $600.  Thesis binding costs $40-$50, and each
student needs several bound copies.  Matt agreed to do some background
research on graduation costs so that the assembly could consider a
proposal to ask the Graduate School to cover these expenses at a later
date. 
        Adrian reported that Steve Miller has resigned from his position
as math department representative.  Adrian proposed that he could be the
acting representative until the fall, when the department can hold an
election. 
        Sinead stated that Masters students are ineligible for the $400
grad student computer discount.  Donnell stated that students are not
eligible for the discount after the first year. 
        Lisa Sherov, the new Residence Life Coordinator at the GC, asked
whether the GSG would be co-sponsoring the barbecue in September.  The GSG
does plan to do so.
        The next meetings will be scheduled for the following dates:

September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12

The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.