UWSA sets up appeal fund with WUFA strike donations By Clarissa Guyton
Lance Writer November 26, 2008 Students who’ve got a beef with their profs won’t have to dish out the green to have their grade’s appealed this semester, thanks to their profs. The University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) has decided to use the over $10,000 donated by the Windsor University Faculty Association (WUFA) during the labour strike, to pay for students’ grade appeals.
A motion forwarded by Clayton Smith in February 2008 on behalf of the Fee Advisory Working Group recommended that Bylaw 51, which previously stated the appeal fee to be $20, now be increased to $35.
The bylaw went on to be approved by the Budget Committee in April 2008, a process done wrongfully as the Fee Advisory Working Group does not have any student representation within the body.
As stated in the blog of UWSA President, Tiffany Gooch, “A proposal was going forward to change the wording of bylaw 51 which originally read that appeals would cost $20, and would change to ‘applicable fee.’ It was argued that such a change was necessary because the senate should not be setting fees and it was inappropriate to have a monetary amount in a bylaw.” >> | Dr. Todd Sands takes home 2008 Orion Leadership Award By Sheena Brennan
Lance Writer November 26, 2008 Dr. Todd Sands, executive director for the Centre for Smart Community Innovation (CSCI) at the University of Windsor, received a signed certificate from Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty when he was awarded the 2008 Orion Leadership Award for his research accomplishments in supporting advanced computer networking within the region.
 The certificate from the premiere read: “You have truly earned this honour. The Research and Education community has been instrumental in putting Ontario on the map of global innovation.”
“I am proud to celebrate the R&E community’s stellar achievements. Your accomplishments in advanced networks and collaborative technologies have made a significant and lasting impact on the research and education.”
“A leadership award like this requires a team of people,” said Sands. This project required working with a team of individuals in the Center for Smart Community Innovation, and others at the provincial and national level.” >>  | | Campus Kiss | | New co-curricular transcripts a prospect for UWindsor By Jasmine Ball Lance Writer November 26, 2008 Are you a cheery member of S.O.S.? An elected member of the student senate? Perhaps you head a student club or society like Hip Hop Love or French Connection?  Documenting your extra-curricular experience is an important part of preparing a resume or curriculum vitae (C.V.) to use after you’ve completed your undergraduate degree. That key component may soon be made easier.
The University of Windsor is taking steps to offer students an optional co-curricular transcript to supplement their academic transcripts.
This record would allow students to update their extra-curricular involvement and the skills garnered from their participation on campus. The skills detailed include time management, leadership, and other soft skills that employers or graduate acceptance committees might find valuable.
Brooke White, Director of Student Development and Support at UWindsor, said “[The University of Windsor] has been implementing this for quite a while.” She stated that this record would be a more formal credential of students’ involvement on-campus and noted, “Students aren’t always able to articulate as well as they could what they’ve learned or gained [from their volunteer experience].” >> |
