At McMaster University I had the opportunity to serve a two-year term as the Undergraduate Student Member of Senate for the Faculty of Social Sciences. I advocated for student concerns and helped regulate matters on university legislation, such as curriculum changes, admission standards, award considerations and academic procedures.
As a Member on the Committee of Academic Integrity at McMaster I collaborated with professors and students on changing the academic procedure process. We enacted a new academic policy that focused on exercising increased caution with respect to plagiarism consequences for first time offenders. Furthermore, I proposed legislation amendments to McMaster’s Academic Integrity Policy that expanded the list of banned electronic devices and consequences in examinations.
Lastly, I served a three-year term as the Student Member on the Board for Student Appeals. I ensured student rights during the appeal process were not infringed and that university adjudicators were impartial in their decision-making process. Through these experiences, I learned the value of integrity and respectful communication, which are essential skills required for servicing members of the University of Windsor community.