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==Major Milestones for EngSoc in 2015-2016== | ==Major Milestones for EngSoc in 2015-2016== | ||
===UTSU Associate Membership Agreement=== | ===UTSU Associate Membership Agreement=== | ||
[[File:10.jpg|thumbnail|right|Signing of UTSU Agreement, Eng Soc representatived on the left, UTSU representatives on the right]] | |||
For several years, the Engineering Society had been advocating that the undergraduate engineering fees paid to the University of Toronto Students Union should be diverted to the Engineering Society, on the basis of duplication of services as well as concerns with the democratic legitimacy of the UTSU. During the 2015-2016 year, the UTSU executive committed to addressing the issues regarding its democratic legitimacy and transparency, and agreed to enter into an agreement with EngSoc to transfer 50% of the engineering fees to EngSoc, in an effort to better serve these students. The agreement is publicly available [http://skule.ca/governing-documents/ here]. | For several years, the Engineering Society had been advocating that the undergraduate engineering fees paid to the University of Toronto Students Union should be diverted to the Engineering Society, on the basis of duplication of services as well as concerns with the democratic legitimacy of the UTSU. During the 2015-2016 year, the UTSU executive committed to addressing the issues regarding its democratic legitimacy and transparency, and agreed to enter into an agreement with EngSoc to transfer 50% of the engineering fees to EngSoc, in an effort to better serve these students. The agreement is publicly available [http://skule.ca/governing-documents/ here]. | ||
===Skule Endowment Fund Committee=== | ===Skule Endowment Fund Committee=== | ||
Established in the 2010-2011 year, the Skule Endoment Fund had the goal of providing a self-sustaining source of capital for large scale projects in the benefit of engineering students, with the vision of eventually replacing the Temporary Levy Fund. Since its inception, the only use of the fund had been a $1 Million CAD commitment to the University for the new Center for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. During 2015-2016, the Endowment Fund Committee, in charge of managing the fund, was established and the first round of funding was conducted in the winter semester. More information about the Endowment fund, including the constitution where the details of the committee are outlined, can be located | Established in the 2010-2011 year, the Skule Endoment Fund had the goal of providing a self-sustaining source of capital for large scale projects in the benefit of engineering students, with the vision of eventually replacing the Temporary Levy Fund. Since its inception, the only use of the fund had been a $1 Million CAD commitment to the University for the new Center for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. During 2015-2016, the Endowment Fund Committee, in charge of managing the fund, was established and the first round of funding was conducted in the winter semester. More information about the Endowment fund, including the constitution where the details of the committee are outlined, can be located [http://skule.ca/endowment-fund/ here]. | ||
===Academic Advocacy Committee (AAC) Re-structuring=== | |||
The Academic Advocacy Committee, which existed in EngSoc’s bylaws for several years was re-structured in the 2015-2016 year. One representative from each discipline was included in the AAC. This change was made to enhance academic advocacy while tightening Skule's culture of interdisciplinary rivalry. It was done for the AAC to have more involvement with discipline clubs to be more representative of entire society. The change can be found in the [http://skule.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/31st-May-Board-Meeting-Part-2-Minutes.pdf/ Minutes of the May 2015 Board of Directors Meeting - Motion 7]. | |||
===Mid Course Feedback=== | ===Mid Course Feedback=== | ||
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===Godiva Hymn Competition=== | ===Godiva Hymn Competition=== | ||
In partnership with the Faculty, EngSoc organized a competition for students and alumni to write new verses of Godiva’s Hymn that reflected the values and culture of engineering in the 21st century. The competition was generally well received and the winners were announced at Cannonball. The winning verses can be found | In partnership with the Faculty, EngSoc organized a competition for students and alumni to write new verses of Godiva’s Hymn that reflected the values and culture of engineering in the 21st century. The competition was generally well received and the winners were announced at Cannonball. The winning verses can be found [http://skulepedia.ca/wiki/Godiva's_Hymn#New_Verses_from_Godiva_Hymn_Contest_.282015.29/ here]. | ||
===Club Affiliation Process revision === | ===Club Affiliation Process revision === | ||
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===Officer Videos=== | ===Officer Videos=== | ||
During the 2015-2016 year, the officer team put together monthly videos to promote several aspects of EngSoc’s operations to the students, in an effort to increase the society’s engagement and transparency. The videos are available on the SkuleTube, EngSoc’s youtube channel, or can be found | During the 2015-2016 year, the officer team put together monthly videos to promote several aspects of EngSoc’s operations to the students, in an effort to increase the society’s engagement and transparency. The videos are available on the SkuleTube, EngSoc’s youtube channel, or can be found [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHu6eQpy4a0XB0TGsZXMot6wCsS8BXcvM here]. | ||
[[File:98.jpg|thumbnail|right|Eng Soc Officer Team on Halloween 2015]] | |||
{{Engineering Society by 2015 | {{Engineering Society by 2015 | ||
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|mr_bg = David Boroto | |mr_bg = David Boroto | ||
|godivas_crown = Hema Nookala | |godivas_crown = Hema Nookala | ||
|ultimate_frosh = | |ultimate_frosh = Susan Wang | ||
|chariot_race = TBD | |chariot_race = TBD | ||
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{{Engineering Society Navbox}} | {{Engineering Society Navbox}} | ||
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