Executive - Staff - Front Desk - Appointees of Council - Organizational Chart
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Matthew Scribner |
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Welcome! As SGPS President, I am a representative of graduate and professional students in the University Senate, Board of Trustees, and other University bodies. As such, I am always seeking input from students on their interests and concerns on such issues as tuition fees, student funding, TA/TF issues, training, office and lab space, research support, grad student housing, and University services. Your department and faculty SGPS reps are also available to provide information and bring your concerns to the SGPS Executive team and monthly Council meetings. Through the various SGPS committees, we initiate projects and organize events on everything from social issues and professional development to social activities for our members. If you have interests you'd like to work on or would simply like to meet more graduate and professional students from across the university, check out our Web site for information on activities and committees.
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Matthew Shultz |
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Hi, I'm your Vice President Campaigns and Community Affairs. Generally, I am the external representative of the SGPS, representing and communicating the interests of the members of the SGPS to external student associations. I also promote the interests of SGPS members by advocating on their behalf to people and organizations external to the University. If you would like to become involved or have any concerns, I encourage you to contact me or to join the Campaigns and Community Affairs Standing Committee.
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Jillian Burford-Grinnell |
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As the Vice President Finance and Services, I manage the finances of the SGPS. Health and dental plan, dental bursary and various grants are some ways in which we at the SGPS endeavour to meet the financial needs of our fellow students. If you have any concerns or questions on your financial right as students, feel free to email me or drop by at the office!
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Becky Pero |
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Hi! As VP Graduate I represent the academic and non-academic interests of graduate domestic and international student at Queen's. I serve as the bridge between the interests of graduate student members and those of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), and oversee the Student Advisor Program (a joint SGPS and SGS initiative). I chair the Academic Affairs Standing Committee, sit on the Graduate Student Life Working Group as well as on Senate Subcommittees responsible for research and academic issues related to SGPS members. I am currently working on my PhD in the Department of Geography and earned my Master's degree at Queen's as well. Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to get involved in any SGPS initiatives or would like to talk about issues related to your graduate experiences at Queen's.
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Annie Clifford |
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Hello! I am your VP Professional. I represent the interests of Professional Students at SGPS Executive and handle the organization's Human Resources.
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Sean Richards |
Do you have a question about the SGPS? Ask me!! I am one of 2 full-time staff people
at the SGPS. It is my responsibility to ensure the overall well-being of the SGPS
and to act as an information resource for SGPS Executive, staff, and SGPS members.
Please contact me at any time with questions or concerns about your experience as a
graduate or professional student or with regard to any aspect of the SGPS.
I also supervise the SGPS website and the SGPS communications strategy. I promote the SGPS,
SGPS member events, and any other information that pertains to SGPS
Society members. I am also responsible for the creation and distribution
of E-Newsletters, the Orientation Guide and the Graduate and Professional Student Handbook. Any problems or
concerns with the guides, website, or communications should be directed to me.
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Pam Asselstine |
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As Assistant Executive Director I assist the Executive Director with the day-to-day operations of the SGPS to ensure excellence and efficiency within the office. This includes the administration of the health and dental plan, finances, and general office administration.
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Cassandra Kuyvenhoven |
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Hello, I am very excited to be your social commissioner this year! The social team and I will plan and carry out several social and athletic activities in an attempt to bring all of you fantastic graduate and professional students together. These events are planned for you so please don't hesitate to forward any suggestions for our upcoming social activities. In fact I encourage you to send your ideas to social@sgps.ca and we'll do our best to carry out your suggestions with great success!
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Chris Harris |
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Hi everyone! As the new athletics coordinator it is my goal to make sure the athletic needs of the SGPS members are met in fun and social settings. Whether you are looking to pick up a new activity or wanting to continue your favourite sport, I will be more than happy to help you organize a team or find a league to suit your needs. Also, keep an eye out for special tournaments/fun days we will be organizing to get you out of the office and actively interacting with other members. I hope to see many bright, smiling faces at our events this coming year, can't wait to meet you all!!!
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As Logistics Coordinator I assist the Social Commissioner in planning all of the orientation events in the beginning of the year. I also help plan and carry out the social events throughout the year. I look forward to meeting many of the new and returning graduate students at these events.
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Margaux MacDonald |
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Hello! I'm very excited to be you're Planning Coordinator for the upcoming 2012-13 school year. The Social Committee is organizing some great events for orientation week and fun events throughout the year, so get excited! A new year is a great time to get out and meet other grad students from all walks of life. I look forward to getting to know all our new and returning members!
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Robin Westland |
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As the SGPS Equity Commissioner, I am responsible for keeping the activities of the SGPS aligned with equitable principles. In my capacity as the Equity Commissioner Internal, I will be sitting on committees within the University that deal with equity and accessibility and I will be working within the SGPS, with Executive, Staff and Council members, to ensure that the SGPS' and the University's activities are broadly accessible, that hiring is fair and transparent, that training in equity issues and inclusivity are available, and that the rights of the diverse population of graduate and professional students are represented and protected under our (Universities and SGPS) Policies and Bylaws. My most important role, however, is to ensure that every one of our members feels welcomed and comfortable working, living and learning in this environment and as such, I welcome people to contact me with any and all equity related issues.
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Ben Fisher |
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As the SGPS Equity Coordinator, I assist the Equity Commissioner in all
work associated with equity internal to the SGPS membership and within the
broader Queen's University community. The focus of my role is to organize
and liaise with equity-seeking groups on campus and to establish
relationships with community organizations in Kingston. Much of my work
also consists of organizing equity-related events, campaigns, and
anti-oppression training. If you're interested in volunteering for any of
our initiatives or just want to chat about equity at Queen's, feel free to
get in touch with me!
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Holly McIndoe |
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As the SGPS International Student Affairs Commissioner, I work to support
and advocate for international graduate and professional students on
Queen's campus. My goal is to communicate with international students in
an effort to welcome them and facilitate their integration into the
Queen's and Kingston communities. I also look forward to investigating the
current situation of international student affairs at Queen's and making
recommendations to the SGPS Council, the University administration and
other institutional bodies in order to make Queen's a more inclusive space
for international students. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you
would like to volunteer or if you have any insights into international
student affairs at Queen's or beyond.
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International Students Affairs Coordinator ( isc@sgps.ca)
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Kris Singh |
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As the SGPS International Student Affairs Coordinator, I assist the
International Student Affairs Commissioner in her advocacy and support
work. The focus of my role is to be a point of contact and a source of
information for new and current international students and to articulate
their needs to the Commissioner in order to shape an informed and
effective international student affairs agenda. Please do get in touch if
you have any queries or ideas about international student affairs at
Queen's.
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As a Sustainability Coordinator my responsibilities are to encourage, enforce
and implement sustainable practices within and outside of the SGPS, make use of
water, energy and resources more efficient, collaborate with related organizations
and administration, build a commitment to decrease GHG emissions, as well as
represent SGPS on Queen's Sustainability Advisory Committee. We hope to influence
leadership, innovation and advancement of sustainability on and off campus.
Share your passion with us: Together, we can make a difference!
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Carolyn You, Ubaid Midhat |
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Hello to all Graduate, Law, Education and Theology students! The front desk staff
are here to welcome you to the office and field your questions and
concerns. We also provide support to the rest of the SGPS team as they
work on projects on your behalf. Got a question about the health and
dental plan? Insurance claim rejected? Need an ISIC Card? Stop by the
SGPS Office - we're here for you.
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James MacLeod |
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I prepare material for and run Council and Annual General
Meetings. I also chair the Bylaw and Policy Revisions
Standing Committee and am responsible for maintaining and interpreting
the SGPS Bylaws and Policies.
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As Deputy Speaker, I chair general meetings and council meetings in the
absence of the Speaker. In addition, I maintain and organize official lists
of current council members, distribute and familiarize Robert's Rules of
Order to council members and ensure council members from each department
attend meetings.
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Eric Rapos |
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The CRO is responsible for organizing and running elections for the SGPS.
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