Name: Chris Palmer

Faculty: Haskayne School of Business

Email: haskayne2@su.ucalgary.ca | palmercm@ucalgary.ca

October 2010 Monthly Report

1. Student Legislative Council Meetings

SLC 68/15 October 5, 2010

• In my report to council I detailed various activities I had been involved in
for the civic election, and outlined the outcomes of Haskayne Faculty
Council the previous Friday.
• We discussed the Elected Official code of conduct and suggested a
number of changes to the way items were worded. This will be redrafted
and return soon for a vote.
• We supported the usage of $5,945.02 in special motion funding for the
upcoming Clubs Leadership summit. This motion passed 17-0-1. I voted in
support as one of the most valuable things that we have is our strong
clubs structure. Clubs give students not only social experience, but often
strong real world leadership and business experiences as well. This event
is vital to strengthening that system.

SLC 68/16 October 12, 2010

• We received a presentation from BOG representative Kay She in which
she outlined the modest increase to tuition (0.35%) that students would be
facing as a result of tuition rates being tied to inflation in Alberta.
• SU President Lauren Webber spoke to the possibility that we re-open the
post office in MacEwan hall. This has been an issue for numerous
students since it was closed (I would point out that MRU still has one). It is
very much an issue of convenience, so it is good to see some discussion
on this topic.
• We discussed an upcoming Campus Improvement Fund proposal for an
extensive Veterinary Medicine Event to be held on campus. I was very
much in support of it at this point as it has a lot of positives.
• We supported an excusal motion for arts representative Lara Schmitz for
all but the first SLC in November. This was for an academic course
requirement (a drama practicum) so I supported it, as did council; it
passed 13-0-1

SLC 68/17 October 19, 2010

• I voted to support a Campus Improvement Fund measure brought forward
at the previous SLC meeting for a large Veterinary Medicine event being
 held on campus. As per the terms of the CIF, this was faculty specific, and
serves to enhance the student experience for the students in that faculty.
This passed by a vote of 16-0-1.
• Council voted on a trifecta of excusal motions. One for a single SLC from
Abe Kohandel, and one each for the upcoming GFC from Pamela
Weatherbee and John Saieed. I voted for all three excusals, as all were
for academic commitments. Council also supported all three motions.

SLC 68/18 October 26, 2010

• I voted in support of a GFC excusal for Vet. Med. Rep Carli Chalmers as
Ms. Chalmers has academic commitments that prevent her from attending
until the end of the fall term. This motion was approved unanimously by
SLC.
• I also supported a motion to approve the Elected Official code of conduct.
This code governs the behavior of those on SLC and ensures that we fulfill
our roles while working together in a fair and equitable manor. This motion
passed unanimously at council

2. Faculty Work (and connecting with constituents)

3. Committee Work

Haskayne Faculty Council (Oct 1st, 2010)

• Discussed enrolment numbers for the Haskayne School of Business for
this year. Out of 1,329 new B.Comm applicants, 617 were offered
admission.
• We voted to dissolve the academic standing committee. This committee’s
function was to approve the graduate and distinction lists. As this process
is now handled and GPAs tracked by a computer system, this committee
was no longer necessary.
• We were briefed as to what the use of the downtown campus will be for
our MBA program. Morning classes are slated to be held downtown, with
evening and daytime classes held on main campus.
• Dr. Waverman gave council an AACSB accreditation update. We were the
second school in Canada to earn this distinction; there are 16 AACSB
accredited business schools in Canada now. We are up for Re-
Accreditation in 2012.
• We elected our faculty representatives to various faculty and university
bodies.
• Council was given a presentation on the soon to be opened Taylor Family
Digital Library and some of the cutting edge features and amenities that
the facility will house.
 o While the book moving process may cause some strain on students
in the short term, I believe this will be a great campus addition for
students in the long term.

Haskayne Student Levy Committee (Oct 29th, 2010)

• Discussed fund allocation for this academic year and decided upon how
much funding each student club led event would receive.
• The committee talked extensively about the future of the HSLC. Possible
changes to the structure, terms of reference and the actual funding were
all discussed. This will be pursued over the course of this year. The aim is
to increase accessibility for the fund itself while increasing accountability
for those who administer the fund.
• This meeting was attended by SU VP Operations and Finance James
Delaney, as well as Arts Representative Laura Golebiowski (SU selected
student-at large) in addition to me and Ms. Bradley and the other
committee members.

AMSO Presidents’ Circle (Oct 14th, 2010)

• Spoke about clubs leadership summit and the Undergraduate Research
Symposium
• Emphasized the importance of clubs presidents knowing that they can
come to either me or Ms. Bradley with whatever problems they have with
either the University or the Students’ Union. We have made extensive
efforts to be accessible.
• We discussed the possibility of a re-introduction of a Haskayne Levy. This
will be an ongoing discussion.

4. Other

Office Hours (SH199E)

• I have been available for student questions or concerns every Wednesday
from 2-3pm in SH199E (aka the aim office). I continue to encourage
students to come seek me out if they have a concern that needs to be
discussed in person. I have had a small handful of clubs members come
and ask questions.

Municipal Election
• I attended the SU Mayoral forum.
• A number of us were on CityTV’s Breakfast Television, where we got a
chance to ask questions of Mr. Nenshi and speak to him afterwards.

5. Goals

Status of Previous Goal (if applicable):

• Due to the scope of the project, my previous goal, concerning renovations
to the Student Clubs Trailer in Haskayne has yet to be finished.
 • The sponsorship package is coming to completion. I completed an
itemized budget for the overall renovations this month, and completed
some other pieces of content.
• We have met some challenges making deadlines. It has become evident
that our initial timeline was too short-term.

My goal for October is:

• Continued progress on the Clubs Trailer renovations

The steps to be taken to achieve this goal are:

• We are at the stage where we need to obtain a letter from Daniela
Montgomery, president of the Commerce Undergraduate Society for the
sponsorship package, and some overall student impact numbers. Once
those are in place, the package will be complete.
• Ashley and I will then use that package, once approved by Rita Egizii , to
approach sponsors.

The Executive Lead for this goal is:

James Delaney – VP Operations & Finance