
The GSS has taken a stance that we fully condemn racism on campus, in our city and within our academic community. The University of Windsor has created the Anti-Black Racism Task Force to directly advise the President of the University.
Responsibilities
- This position’s primary role will be to serve as the GSS representative on the Task Force for the duration of the mandate as outlined in their governing documents.
- The term length for the GSS representative will be 1 year starting in September and ending in August as per the GSS By-Laws.
- Due to the creation of this new position, the GSS is holding a By-Election. The GSS Diversity and Inclusion Liaison term for the 2021 winter and summer will conclude at the end of August.
- Attend all related meetings for the Anti-Black Racism Task Force.
- Provide a report to Council for each Anti-Black Racism Task Force meeting.
- The term length for the GSS representative will be 1 year starting in September and ending in August as per the GSS By-Laws.
- Represent the GSS on the Graduate Studies Council.
- Attend all related meetings.
- Provide a report to the Council for each meeting attended.
- Connect and develop new relationships with other related committees and groups on campus as a way to foster stronger connections with the GSS.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this position:
- The student must be a full paid member of the GSS as per the GSS Constitution Bylaw 1 – Membership*
- Student should self-identify as a member of the Black Diaspora community.
- Must be able to attend all related meetings for the term of the position.
- This position will be offered within the Council General Election cycle in the 2021 Fall semester.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the GSS Council and/or GSS President.
*Member:
- The member(s) of the GSS shall be limited to all individuals registered in a full-time or part-time graduate program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Windsor who have paid membership fees to the GSS, assessed and payable on a per term basis.