JMC Student Council: Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2007
BLSB 107
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT:
President
Introduce the first year class representatives: Carol Dao, Aimee Lee, Matthew Ferroni, Rajan Singla, Andrew Matuskowitz
Vice President
Nothing to Report
Secretary
There have been an increasing number of complaints from the class about notes not being posted on time.
Treasurer
Sent out an email to the organizations about their awarded money from the student council
DEAN'S REPORT: Dr. Desimone
Dr. Nasca’s last day will be December 11, 2007. In the meantime, there is a search for an Interim Dean. Dr. Desimone expressed that while this a “huge loss” for Jefferson, we should all be proud of Dr. Nasca’s new position and role in Resident Education. Also, Dr. Desimone feels that the students will not feel a big difference other then miss Dr. Nasca’s presence. An Official Goodbye Ceremony Event with students is currently being planned - more information will be made available later.
As far as the new building, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be October 18, 2007, however, the building will not yet be finished inside. As of today, it is planned to be ready for use at the start of the New Year. So far, a few of the faculty, including Dr. Desimone, took a hard-hat tour of the building earlier in the year – she believes the building is looking promising.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE (Rebecca Chiffer):
Up to date, there have been more applications submitted than last year. There was no printed report yet.
AFFILIATIONS COMMITTEE (Ikumi Suzuki, Kristen Kelly):
Nothing to report
ALUMNI COMMITTEE (Steven Krawitz, Gilbert Kim):
Nothing to report
RESEARCH COMMITTEE (Krystle Wang, Harriet Eldrege, Lauren May, Justin Wei):
Nothing to report
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (Mae West, Doug Corwin):
New information about course reviews is being prepared to be emailed to students. There is a reminder to the student to send all complaints about the Apresso system to class liaisons and NOT to the faculty. Renee also suggested making this announcement in class.
STUDENT AFFAIRS (Jennifer Koterwas, Deana Guzzi)
Last year the JMC learning societies did a great job with reaching out to the Philadelphia communities. The new goal for the learning societies this year is to also spread globally.
Also, there will be three Rwanda students attending Jefferson next month.
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Adnaan Moin):
Nothing to report.
ATIVITIES OFFICE ADVISORY BOARD (Renee Szumski):
Recent activities held were the “Taste of the Neighborhood” and the Activities Fair – both went great. Another activity planned for the night of Sep 19th is Improv Night.
COMMONS BOARD (Justin Brothers)
There is now new equipment available to the student in the gym.
Also, there was a water main break in the basketball court which is now being re-serviced. The basketball court is closed until further notice.
CLASS REPORTS:
Class of 2008:
Currently on block 12; early match application have already been submitted. Class reps are looking to correspond with the class of 2009 for next post exam party.
Class of 2009:
Nearing the end of block 2
Class of 2010:
Currently on block 2 - IID
Class of 2010:
Currently on week 5 of Block 1 - HFD
NEW BUSINESS:
- Myra Hu – Conference Funding Request
Asian Pacific American Students Association National Conference – Bridging Cultures, Taking Action
Awarded $200
- Brian Ostick – Conference Funding Request
Northeast Wilderness Medicine Conference, September 26-29, 2007
Awarded $200
- Eric Schwenk – Conference Funding Request
Poster presentation at American Society of Anesthesiologists
Awarded $200
- Laryssa Hud – Conference Funding Request
Present research at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and National Institutes of Health 35th Annual Convention
Awarded $200
- Jeanine Spielberger – Conference Funding Request
Absent
- Mudit Gilotra – Conference Funding Request
Inside My Heart But Outside the Box Thinking to Change the Health Care Box
Awarded $200
Respectfully submitted,
Deana Mikhalkova
JMC Class of 2010
SCSecretary@jefferson.edu
