Council
The SSA is governed by it's Executive Council. In addition, there is a General Council.
See the General Council here.
SSA Executive
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President
The president of the SSA serves as the chief spokesperson of the organization. In addition to liaising with faculty and university administration, Jayme delegates tasks to the Executive and General Council, coordinates meetings and events, and sees to the overall smooth running of the SSA. She also maintains a close relationship with the SFUO and sits on the Presidents Round Table with the other federated bodies. |
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Vice President of Internal Affairs
The VP Internal takes care of the behind-the-scenes infrastructure required to operate the SSA. He oversees locker rentals, maintains the SSA website, manages the main office, administers the booking of conference rooms, and updates the bulletin boards and posters around Marion.
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Vice President of Finances
The VP Finance manages SSA income, expenditures, transactions, and audits. From simple tasks such as paying bills to drafting budgets for each academic session, she makes sure money doesn’t get lost along the way. She also serves on the SFUO’s Money Round Table to keep track of financial decisions by the SFUO and the other faculties. |
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Vice President of External Affairs Sabrina Slade external@ssa-aes.com
The VP External is another primary link between the SSA, the Faculty, and other Universities. Sabrina is in charge of administering all official clubs within the SSA by processing applications, reviewing funding requests, etc, and is responsible for helping coordinate interuniversity events (such as the Ottawa Science Olympiad). |
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Vice President of Academic Affaires Maxime Charest academic@ssa-aes.com
The VP Academic consults with the student body and the Faculty to ensure students are informed of scholastic initiatives, changes to programs and courses, and academic services available to them. Max manages the awarding of SSA scholarships and Prof award each year, and holds a seat on the Faculty Curriculum Committee. He also sits on the University Affairs Round Table under the SFUO. |
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Vice President of Social Activities
The numerous extra-curricular events held by the SSA each year are the primary responsibility of the VP Social. This includes pub nights, ski trips, science games, and the entirety of the 101 Week schedule. She also sits on the SFUO’s Social Round Table to stay informed of ongoing events in the other faculties.
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Vice President of Francophone Communications
The VP Comm Franco has the same tasks as their Anglophone counterpart but focuses the majority of her attention towards students in the French stream. Gen works in conjunction with Julia in ensuring the SSA’s publications and activities are in both official languages. The VP Comm Anglo and Franco each must be registered in a degree of that language to be eligible for the position, ensuring adequate representation within the Faculty.
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Vice President of Anglophone Communications
The VP Comms help the SSA stay in touch with its students by promoting upcoming events and informing students of the services we offer. Any media publications through posters, our newsletter, and our website fall under their portfolio. They are also responsible for the agenda and minutes of council meetings. As VP Comm Anglo, Julia deals primarily with the English-speaking side of Science. |
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Vice President of Philanthropic Initiatives
Melissa Kohlman
shinerama@ssa-aes.com
The Philanthropic Coordinator’s main job during the summer months is the organization of fundraising efforts for Shinerama, the country-wide university campaign to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. These fundraisers consist of numerous events throughout the summer, culminating in a massive Shinerama day during 101 week. MK helps plan these events in the summer and remains on the General Council for the remainder of the academic year to coordinate other fundraising efforts for other charities.
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Vice President of Philanthropic Initiatives The Philanthropic Coordinator’s main job during the summer months is the organization of fundraising efforts for Shinerama, the country-wide university campaign to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. These fundraisers consist of numerous events throughout the summer, culminating in a massive Shinerama day during 101 week. MK helps plan these events in the summer and remains on the General Council for the remainder of the academic year to coordinate other fundraising efforts for other charities.
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Senior Advisor
The Senior Advisor is an appointed position created to ensure an effective transition between the old and new SSA Executive each year. The duty usually falls to the previous year’s President.
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Senator
As the title implies, Rosy is the student representative for the Faculty of Science at the University’s Senate, and acts as a liaison between upper university administration and science students. The elections for the Senate are separate from the SSA’s Executive elections, but the successful nominee is invited to serve as an Exec on the SSA. |
Summer Executive
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Logistics Coordinator |
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Logistics Coordinator
The SSA’s Logistics Coordinators work closely with the VP Social in organizing the events for 101 week. They make sure goods are delivered, transportation and venues are booked, and aid with the setting-up and taking-down of equipment at each event. Spencer and Deirdre take care of the details so that things run smoothly during the stress and late nights of 101 week.
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Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator’s primary task over the summer months is the selection and organization of 101 Week guides. Cassandra helps schedule volunteers for guide training, assigns their roles as leaders of 101ers, and makes sure 101 Week events are properly staffed.
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