University of Toronto Graduate Nurses Student Society Overview and Programs 2017
Representing graduate nursing students at the University of Toronto, the Graduate Nurses Student Society (GNSS) offers leadership, social involvement, and mentorship activities. Learn about their council structure, executive team, and upcoming events in 2017.
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Graduate Nurses Student Society (GNSS) Orientation 2017 September 6th, 2017
Welcome! The University of Toronto Graduate Nurses Student Society represents all graduate students registered in the following programs: MN Clinical MN HSLA MN NP Post-Masters NP PhD (ECHO, HSR, Critical Approaches)
Who we are The University of Toronto Graduate Nurses Student Society represents, supports and advocates for graduate nursing students. The society provides leadership, and facilitates social involvement and mentorship activities in addition to promoting student-faculty engagement.
Council Structure Jr. GSU Sr. GSU Representative Representatives (3 positions) Social Director MN Representatives (1x Clinical, HSLA, NP) President + Vice President Communications Director PhD Representatives (1x ECHO, HSR, Crit Approaches) Sr. Finance Director Jr. Finance Director
Current Executive Team President: Caitlin Kroll (MN Clinical 2ndYear Vice President*: Tieghan Killackey (PhD 2nd year) Communications Director: Sarabeth Silver (HSLA 2nd year) Social Director: Lisa Marie Rebello (MN Clinical 2nd year) Financial Director: Gill McRae (NP 2ndyear) Senior GSU Representative: Vanessa Chavez Prieto (MN Clinical 2ndyear) Faculty Liaison: Samantha Mayo *Position open in Fall Elections
What we do Orientation September 6th, 2017 MN Mentorship Program Stream-specific events scheduled for Residency Weeks PhD Mentorship Program (Nicole Ilavsky) Tailored events targeting the unique needs of first year PhD students First event will be a Meet & Greet Lunch' (September) Monthly Lunch and Learn Sessions The 3rd Tues or Thurs of each month from 12-1pm in the Student Lounge (Room 322) Other Social events Annual General Meeting - March 2017 End of Year Event after Poster Symposium June 2018
Fall 2017 Elections Positions open for fall election include: Executive Team (2 meetings/month): Vice-President Leadership Team (1 meeting/month): MN Clinical Representative MN HSLA Representative MN NP Representative PhD ECHO Representative PhD HSR Representative PhD Critical Approaches Representative GSU Jr. representatives (x3 positions) Junior Finance
Get involved! Nominations open from September 6th to September 20th- forms available today Students who wish to run can find nomination forms at the GNSS office (room 308 Student Lounge) or on the GNSS Blackboard site Elections (online voting) to be held via Blackboard September 21st until September 28th Winners will be announced on September 29th first Leadership council meeting: Oct 3/5, 2017?
Keep in the Loop! GNSS Blackboard Group GNSS announcements, Social and Mentorship Events, Faculty communications, Job postings, Conference information, discussion board and more! GNSS Website: gnss.sa.utoronto.ca Contact GNSS via email: gnss@utoronto.ca Weekly Office Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12 and 1pm (Rm 308)
Tuition Fee FAQ Why do I have to pay incidental fees? What can I opt out of and how? For more information: http://www.viceprovoststudents.utoronto.ca/publicationsandpolicies/guidelines/incidental- fees/general-questions.htm http://www.viceprovoststudents.utoronto.ca/publicationsandpolicies/guidelines/incidental- fees/general-questions.htm
Additional Resources: Health Sciences Writing Centre (www.hswriting.ca) Hart House and The Athletic Centre (www.harthouse.caor www.physical.utoronto.ca) English Language and Writing Centre (www.sgs.utoronto.ca) Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (www.teaching.utoronto.ca) Accessibility Services (http://www.accessibility.utoronto.ca) UTGSU Health & Dental Plan - reminder that the Opt Out Period runs from Sept 1st to 30th
QUESTIONS? Contact us at: GNSS@utoronto.ca
