UCSD Graduate Student Association

I have attached Dean Barrett's written modifications to the new housing policy. Dean Barrett has asked for Council to vote on her proposal. Should it fail, she would like formal suggestions as to what would be acceptable. I know Brendan Carter of SIO is drafting a resolution with several possible active clauses for Council's consideration.

At GSA Council meeting on 11/17, Dean Barrett said she had heard from students and was willing to modify the transitional housing policies as described below. GSA Council will vote up or down these changes at the next meeting on 12/2.

Discussion Forum: http://gsa.ucsd.edu/forums/housing-policy

On Tuesday, October 21, Associated Residential Community Housing distributed change of contract notices to residents that include notice of a maximum one-year term limits for new students in One Miramar housing complex and Warren Single Graduate Apartments as well as the elimination of primary status for secondary residents after December 1st, 2008. The included FAQ from housing also states that new secondary residents with waitlist dates after October 1st or that are not on the waitlist will also receive only one-year, non-renewable leases in the Mesa and One Miramar housing complexes.

The following are some of the committees that need reps. Any graduate student can be a rep, they don't have to GSA departmental reps.

Student Regulations Revisions Committee - reviews and amends campus student policies regarding alcohol, misconduct, etc - 2 reps

Campus/Community Planning Committee - advises Chancellor with respect to physical development of La Jolla campus, Elliot Field station and the surrounding community - 1 rep

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