10.5 Student Representatives
All students are encouraged to speak with faculty and/or the Program Director to discuss any issues related to the Genetic Counseling Program. Student representatives will be selected by each class to meet with the program faculty on a regular basis to discuss class issues and to organize class activities outside of regularly scheduled classes. Student representatives will also serve on the Institute Student Government Association. The student representative positions are outlined below.
10.5.1. SGA GC Class Representative
Each class elects one student representative to the SGA. The purpose of the SGA is to represent and serve the needs and interest of the members of the student body Institute-wide. More information can be obtained through the Office of Student and Alumni Services.
10.5.2. GC Student Class Representatives to the Faculty
Each year the GC student body elects a class representative to the faculty. This individual serves one or two years term and is expected to:
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Fulfill a leadership role by representing the GC student body in a professional manner and contributing ideas to the GC Program
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Provide constructive feedback to the faculty and GC program administration regarding curriculum and fieldwork
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Provide updates to the faculty regarding student run activities
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Meet with the Program Director twice per semester, and communicate items from that meeting back to the student body.