From Tara Mancini, CAS GSC president, 2009-2010:

The College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Council (CAS GSC) was established to be the unified representative voice of all CAS Graduate Students. In doing so, the CAS GSC seeks to improve the overall academic and social experiences of graduate students, while also facilitating communication among students and administration.

This coming school year I hope to increase the CAS GSC's presence on campus and also graduate student involvement in CAS GSC events. Currently, the CAS GSC is looking to recruit great team members who can contribute towards these goals and much more!

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CAS GSC Presidential Elections

The College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Council will hold its presidential election from April 5-7, 2010. Polling will take place on-line through my.american.edu, and results will be announced on Friday, April 9th.  

Please read the biographical information for each of our great candidates below.

Presidential Candidates (In Alphabetical Order)

Nicole Condon
Completing my first year in the Environmental Science M.S. program at American University has been exciting and genuinely satisfying. I worked for two years after I graduated from Eckerd College in Florida, and I couldn't wait to go back to school.  I enjoy taking classes in the interdisciplinary field of environmental science and look forward to a career in a field that I feel great passion for. 

I have fallen in love with D.C. and all it has to offer, spending much of my free time exploring the museums, galleries, performing arts venues, and recreational areas. I am happiest when I am outside, and I am looking forward to experiencing D.C. in the warmer months ahead. My favorite outdoor activities are hiking, biking, and rock climbing. I consider myself an honest, goal-oriented organizer who understands the value of having a sense of humor.     

I want to be involved with the Graduate Leadership Council because I strongly believe in the importance of the service it provides to the graduate student population. We are a busy, hard-working community of students who deserves to have numerous opportunities to experience the city we live in, interact with each other, enrich our academic experience, and enjoy the multidisciplinary environment that is the College of Arts and Sciences.  I sincerely hope that I will have the opportunity to represent and work with the diverse CAS student body as we enter the 2010-2011 school year.    

Hannah Oliver
Cheers! My name is Hannah Oliver and I am about to complete my first year at AU as a candidate for the Masters in the Literature and serving on CAS GSC as a rep. Before coming to AU I served on my undergraduate's Student Government as parliamentarian, public relations chair, and secretary as well as competing on our national championship speech and debate team and serving as the student representative to my college's administration. I graduated with a degree in Theatre, Literature, Women's Studies and Social Entrepreneurship.  This past year I worked with the Graduate Speakers Series, designed the T Shirt for CAS students and worked with the rest of GSC to plan socials, outings in DC, and bring speakers to AU that are aimed at graduate students. We've made a lot of changes this year and used the funds entrusted to us by our fellow students and the college to better our AU community and our DC community, but there is always room for improvement! My plan for next year to is to continue to serve on the GSC to bring opportunities to the campus and build the relationships between the departments and I feel I could best do this as your College of Arts and Sciences President. 

Relay for Life

April 17, 2010, Bender Arena, 8:00 p.m.
Fighting cancer is a team effort. The impact we can make together is much greater than what any of us could do alone. At the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, our team will camp out overnight and take turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer. By joining or donating to our team, you will be a part of a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.

Please join our team, or visit Relay for Life for more information or to donate.

Shuttle Concerns

On October 8, 2009, the CAS GSC president attended a shuttle town hall meeting sponsored by student government. The vehicle maintenance staff is committed to providing the best possible service for all students and therefore welcomes your feedback in order to make improvements. If you have comments or concerns, please contact shuttle@american.edu and CC glc@american.edu so that the Graduate Leadership Council may also track and respond to graduate concerns. 
 

Apply for GSC Council

Now is your chance to get involved, make a difference, and meet and exchange ideas with students outside of your department.

Download application—please send with a copy of your resume to:
casgsc@american.edu.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

The following positions are now available for 2009-2010:

Below you will find descriptions of each of the positions. If you have trouble accessing the application, you may request that a copy be e-mailed to you.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact casgsc@american.edu..

Eligibility

• All candidates must be registered graduate students with the American University College of Arts and Sciences.
• All candidates must be in good academic (above a 2.5 GPA) and disciplinary standing with American University, as determined by the student activities office advisor.
• Candidates must be able to serve the entire term of the 2009-2010 school year.

Requirements

In addition to the position requirements:

• All executive members must attend all regularly scheduled meetings, or designate a proxy. Meetings will be scheduled every three weeks, with definitive dates scheduled towards the fall semester, around the executive board and senate’s availability.
• An executive board member or committee chair may not miss more than two consecutive meetings. If an executive board member or committee chair does miss more than two consecutive meetings, it may be considered grounds for removal from office.
• As with all members of the council, each member must also serve as the official CAS GSCrepresentative for a college or university committee. Committee assignments will be chosen toward the beginning of the semester.

Comptroller

The comptroller shall act as in accordance with the directives of the President and the senate.

• The comptroller shall act as the chief financial officer of the Executive Board and CAS GSC, whilst the comptroller shall keep record of all income and expenditures of the CAS GSC in accordance with the comptroller of American University and the Graduate Leadership Council.
• The comptroller shall be responsible for preparing the executive board’s budget, which will be presented to the CAS GSC for review and approval.
• The comptroller will serve as the chair of the CAS GSC Finance Advisory Committee.
• The Comptroller shall vote at Finance Advisory Committee meetings in the case of a stalemate.
• The comptroller shall possess one vote by virtue of the office on the executive board.

Marketing Committee Chair

The Marketing Committee Chair will consist of at least one additional, and not more than three other CAS-GSC council members.

The Marketing Committee Chair shall be responsible for coordinating the work of the committee in planning strategic marketing efforts to increase the visibility of the organization and its sponsored events. This will be done by:

• Making oneself aware of the various advertising opportunities available to organizations on campus.
• Communicating with the CAS-GSC President, committees, and/or senate to learn about the different advertising needs of the organization and events.
• Designing, producing, and helping to distribute all promotional materials.
• The committee chair shall work closely with the Administrator to ensure that information on the website is consistent with other CAS-GSC promotional material.

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