DAGS' Board of Directors is made up of nine Dalhousie graduate students. New Board Members are elected or appointed every winter term, and take office May 1st. For information on individual Board Members, please see their profiles below.
President: Ana Vidovic
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Email: president@dags.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
The President represents DAGS to Dalhousie University administration and serves on the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Council. They work with the Board as a team to implement decisions made by the Council and bring new initiatives to the Council. They chair the Board, Council, and Administration Committee; and serve on the Governance Committee of DAGS.
Email: president@dags.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
The President represents DAGS to Dalhousie University administration and serves on the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Council. They work with the Board as a team to implement decisions made by the Council and bring new initiatives to the Council. They chair the Board, Council, and Administration Committee; and serve on the Governance Committee of DAGS.
Vice-President Academic Affairs: Steve Scannell
Program:
Email: vpacademic@dags.ca
Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 - 12:00 am
The Vice-President Academic Affairs serves on the FGS Council and the FGS Academic Program and Curriculum Committee. They develop and formulate policy on academic matters and ensure that Council is kept informed of and has opportunity to respond to initiatives of the Faculty and Board of Governors that impact graduate students. They serve as deputy chair of the Board and Council and co-chair of the Academic and External Relations Committee.
Email: vpacademic@dags.ca
Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 - 12:00 am
The Vice-President Academic Affairs serves on the FGS Council and the FGS Academic Program and Curriculum Committee. They develop and formulate policy on academic matters and ensure that Council is kept informed of and has opportunity to respond to initiatives of the Faculty and Board of Governors that impact graduate students. They serve as deputy chair of the Board and Council and co-chair of the Academic and External Relations Committee.
Vice-President External Advocacy: Patrick Visintini
Program:
Email: vpexternal@dags.ca
Office Hours: TBA
The Vice-President External Advocacy serves on Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) Council and maintains a collaborative and working relationship with the DSU President and Vice-Presidents. They act as a representative of graduate students to organizations of which DAGS, the DSU, or Dalhousie University is a member and as a delegate at conferences of external organizations of interest to DAGS as directed by Council. They develop and formulate policy on external matters and ensure that Council is kept informed of and has opportunity to respond to initiatives of the DSU and external bodies that impact graduate students. They serve as co-chair of the Academic and External Relations Committee and chair of the Governance Committee.
Email: vpexternal@dags.ca
Office Hours: TBA
The Vice-President External Advocacy serves on Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) Council and maintains a collaborative and working relationship with the DSU President and Vice-Presidents. They act as a representative of graduate students to organizations of which DAGS, the DSU, or Dalhousie University is a member and as a delegate at conferences of external organizations of interest to DAGS as directed by Council. They develop and formulate policy on external matters and ensure that Council is kept informed of and has opportunity to respond to initiatives of the DSU and external bodies that impact graduate students. They serve as co-chair of the Academic and External Relations Committee and chair of the Governance Committee.
Operations Officer: Alicia Gionfriddo
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Email: operations@dags.ca
Office Hours: TBA
The Operations Officer oversees operations of the Grad House in cooperation with the Grad House Manager and act as Chief Returning Officer for DAGS Elections. They work closely with the President to ensure collaboration between DAGS and the Grad House operations, and act as the Vice-Chair of the Administration Committee. They sit on the Student Life Committee and with their assistance, organizes and plans events for graduate students.
Email: operations@dags.ca
Office Hours: TBA
The Operations Officer oversees operations of the Grad House in cooperation with the Grad House Manager and act as Chief Returning Officer for DAGS Elections. They work closely with the President to ensure collaboration between DAGS and the Grad House operations, and act as the Vice-Chair of the Administration Committee. They sit on the Student Life Committee and with their assistance, organizes and plans events for graduate students.
Graduate Student Senator: Brett Taylor
Program: MPA, Public Administration
Email: senator@dags.ca
Office Hours: TBA (starting Fall 2012)
The Graduate Student Senator represents the interests of the graduate student community to the Senate of Dalhousie University. They serve on the University Senate, Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Council, the DSU Council and any required DSU committees, and the Academic and External Relations Committee. They ensure Council is kept informed of and has opportunity to respond to initiatives of the Senate that impact graduate students.
Email: senator@dags.ca
Office Hours: TBA (starting Fall 2012)
The Graduate Student Senator represents the interests of the graduate student community to the Senate of Dalhousie University. They serve on the University Senate, Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Council, the DSU Council and any required DSU committees, and the Academic and External Relations Committee. They ensure Council is kept informed of and has opportunity to respond to initiatives of the Senate that impact graduate students.
Director (Architecture, Planning, Computer Science, Engineering):
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Email: director1@dags.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
The Directors represent the interests of their respective faculties on the Board. They communicate information from societies within their faculties to the DAGS Board and Council and communicate DAGS information to societies within their faculties. They serve on the Student Life Committee and develop and implement methods to encourage DAGS Membership involvement in DAGS activities.
Email: director1@dags.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
The Directors represent the interests of their respective faculties on the Board. They communicate information from societies within their faculties to the DAGS Board and Council and communicate DAGS information to societies within their faculties. They serve on the Student Life Committee and develop and implement methods to encourage DAGS Membership involvement in DAGS activities.
Director (Arts & Social Sciences, Journalism, Law, Management): Jim Boyle
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Email: director2@dags.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
The Directors represent the interests of their respective faculties on the Board. They communicate information from societies within their faculties to the DAGS Board and Council and communicate DAGS information to societies within their faculties. They serve on the Student Life Committee and develop and implement methods to encourage DAGS Membership involvement in DAGS activities.
Email: director2@dags.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
The Directors represent the interests of their respective faculties on the Board. They communicate information from societies within their faculties to the DAGS Board and Council and communicate DAGS information to societies within their faculties. They serve on the Student Life Committee and develop and implement methods to encourage DAGS Membership involvement in DAGS activities.
Director (Health Professions): Logan Lawrence
Program:
Email: director3@dags.ca
Office Hours: TBA (starting Fall 2012)
The Directors represent the interests of their respective faculties on the Board. They communicate information from societies within their faculties to the DAGS Board and Council and communicate DAGS information to societies within their faculties. They serve on the Student Life Committee and develop and implement methods to encourage DAGS Membership involvement in DAGS activities.
Email: director3@dags.ca
Office Hours: TBA (starting Fall 2012)
The Directors represent the interests of their respective faculties on the Board. They communicate information from societies within their faculties to the DAGS Board and Council and communicate DAGS information to societies within their faculties. They serve on the Student Life Committee and develop and implement methods to encourage DAGS Membership involvement in DAGS activities.
Director (Medicine, Science): Corey Smith
Program:
Email: director4@dags.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
The Directors represent the interests of their respective faculties on the Board. They communicate information from societies within their faculties to the DAGS Board and Council and communicate DAGS information to societies within their faculties. They serve on the Student Life Committee and develop and implement methods to encourage DAGS Membership involvement in DAGS activities.
Email: director4@dags.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
The Directors represent the interests of their respective faculties on the Board. They communicate information from societies within their faculties to the DAGS Board and Council and communicate DAGS information to societies within their faculties. They serve on the Student Life Committee and develop and implement methods to encourage DAGS Membership involvement in DAGS activities.
