2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

'316 ACADEIVIIC FACILITIES,STUDENT SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONSS~udei1t Govern'!lent: Th~student RepresentativeAssembly (SHA) M'APS provides the opportunities and methotfs for part-time stuconsistsof '35 elected indiViduals who represent'student needs in ' dents.to communicate their needs and ideas to university offi-,crucial matters and is the governing body of the MSU. It meets bi- ,cials, by ensuring representation on university governing bodies 'weekly to discuss issues varying from the fate of the, campus radio 'and committees, and by the Association's' direct contact with unistationto the amount of study space on campus; ,The President is versity administrators, on matters such as course availability, 'electe,d by the entire student body while the Vice-PresideritsAdmin- evening servic~s, tuition and ancillary fees. " .istration, Education and Finance are elected 'by the SRA.MAPSi~ alsopteased to offer four awards: the Centennial AwardThe MSU also offers a' Filst Year' CouncH made up of first year for degree students,' the Centennial, Award for certificate/diplomastudents which deals with issues specific to firsfyear students. students" the, Martin W.Johns Award and a Gold Medal: MAPS, Student Centre:, The MSU is the major stakeholder in the new has also established bursaries to assiststudents who have dem-McMaster University Student Centre. , Most of th~ mentioned serv- onstrated financial need: 'ices c;lr9 locqted here,including the President and stud~nt repre-, In addition, there isaMAPS Work Study Program available to ;sentatives offices. For further information, visit the MSU Main Of- part-time"students who have demonstrated financial need. Thisfice, Muse Room 201 ,orcall (905) 525-9140, ext,22003. program allows part':time students to work for ~ight to ten hours ayveek forten weeks. Contact Student Financial Aid arid ScholarshipFraternities and Sororitif!s are not recognized by McMasterUniversity and are 'not permitted to associate with theUniversity in any way. The University is not responsible forany acts by these groups~Office,. ext. 24319', for information.,'OMBUDS "OFFICE'~, McMasterUniversity Student'Centre, Room 210, ext. 24151'Web Address, ,~, http://www.mcmaster.ca/ombudsEmail' Addressombuds @ mcmaster.ca 'Ombudspersons.Shelley' LancasterCarolyn BrendonThe, OmbudE; Office provides information and advice to theMcMaster community to assist in th~ resolution' of University relatedcomplaints and concerns. The Ombuds Office handles academicand non-academic matters as well as issuesarising Qutofthe provisiQn ,of services, Students come to the Office with ques-, ti.cns about such issues, as grade appeals,petitions, codes ofconduct and employment on campus. , , "" ' ,',, The Ombuds Office is a,neutrai, confidential service provided bythe McMaster Students Union in conjunction ~ith the Uhiversity.McMASTER"ASS'OCIATION OFPART-TIME STUDENTS (MAPS). .. '~ McMa.ster University Student Centre, Room 234; ext 22021Web Addresshttp://www.mcmaster.ca/m.aps/ 'Email Addressmaps@ mcmaster.ca ,MAPS exists to look. after the special interests of part-time de':gree (taking less than 18 units) and certificate students, who havea different educational' experience than full-time students. 'Universityfees for these students include an assessment to supportthe Association.'When classes are in 'session MAPS office hours are:• Monday to Thursday: ~:30 ?~m. to 8:30 p.m.• Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 'All other time, MAPS office hours are:• Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.• Friday: 9:30 a,.m. to 2:00 p.m. ' "MAPS Executive Director is available to,help students. If you have-, a, question pertaining to university proce9ure or a problem of any, kind the MAPS staff can either supply the answer or put you in touch'with someone who can. A handbook is published annually to help'guide you through the University system and will be mailed to you.The part-time student newsletter, The Linkiis published on aregular basis and will be mailed to you. If ,you do not receive acopy, 'call or drop by the office. Essaywriting, exam preparationand research seminars are offered "through Mj\PS.Watch thenewsletter, The Link, for classes and times.There are three computers in the officefor,your use where ,you,can access your student record, surf the Web, use email,, WordPerfect, Word or Excel.'MAPS provides a bridge betvyeen you and the University, help-, ing you to feel a part of McMaster's student body~ We urge you topartiCipate as often as possible in the academic an'd social eventswhich will be available to you,atMcMaster. 'McMASTER UNIVERSlTy'"ALUMNI 'ASSOCIATION.'~ ,President's Residence, ext 23900 'or 1 ::888-217 -6003 (Toll-free)Web Address, http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua ., Email Addressalumni@mcmaster.ca," Follow.ing convocation, Eill graduates Of McMaster University a~- 'tomatically become members of the McMaster Alumni Association, (MAA) and join our over ,100,000 alumni living in over ,125 cbuntries~The Association's mission statement addresses a number ofgoals: support of McMaster University, involvement,of alumni, recognitionof alumni achievements, alumni services and benefits,alumni communication, and involvement of current students.'Our alumrii' branch' program creates connections in geographicareas like Brantford, Vancouver, Ottawa J Toro~to and Hong Kong,.,Branches also connect alumni, to their faculty or departmentthrough ,groups like the Michael G. DeGroote School of BusinessAlumni Association, Still other branches create connectionsamong Mac grads who share 'a common interest or affinity, 'likethe MSUAlumni Branch or Athletics Alumni Association. ' .The MM also offers programs in the greater Hamilton comrilu-'nity. The McM?ster Alumni Connection (MAC) Luncheon Seriesbrings high, profile speakers to downtown Hamilton to talk with ,McMaster alumni and friends, and the Albert Lager Event Seriesexpands your educational relafionshipwith Mac into 'a lifelongaffair by providing fun and unique opportunities to enjoy lectures,trips and semina'rs. Alumni Weekend bccurs every year in June, and is the largest single alumni event. ltincorporates class reun., ,ions and other events like the Alumni Gallery Induction Ceremonydesigned to attract alumni to the McMaster campus. , ', The ASSOCiation also gives its, members the chance to obtainunique or discounted products or services through' its Services .and Benefits portfolio. Alumni can experience fantastic trips, or-' •derCDsand. DVDs' on-line, obtain unique McMaster ,merchandise,use their McMaster MasterCard to help benefit the Associatio~,rec~ive high~qu'ality home and auto insurance at group rates,'or investigate the other services offered through ,the MAA.The McMaster Alumn'i Association also acts as your advocate,with representatives on the University Senate and Board of Gov-'ernors. These representatives, along with other, elected alumni,compose the MAA Board of Directors, and along with hundreds! \of other alumni volunteers, provide alumni programming in con:-,junction with the Office of Alumni Advancement. Both the Office'and the Association ,can be ,contacted in, the President's Resi~dence; or by phorie' at (905) 525-9140 ext 23900, 1-888-217'-6003 (Toll free), by email at alumni@mcmaster.ca or by fax at(905) ,524.. 1733.: " . " ,' ' -,