2023-2024 Governance
Chair
Henar Mike O. Canilang
sfu-ieee-chair[at]sfu.ca
The Chair is responsible for leading the organization. The Chair shall preside over all meetings, and provide the executive with direction and guidance. The Chair holds signing authority. The Chair also holds the following responsibilities:
Prepare an annual report outlining goals to be accomplished over the academic year
Appoint members to any vacancies as required
Act as liaison between SFU, its Departments, and IEEE Vancouver Section
Ensure the completion of goals outlined in the Annual Report
Co-sign all cheques drawn on IEEE SFU accounts
Liaise with the Treasurer in order to achieve fundraising targets
Preside as the Presiding Officer at all meetings of the branch
Hold regular branch executive meetings
vice-chair
Sayma Supti
(Awaiting ratification)
sfu-ieee-vicechair[at]sfu.ca
The Vice chair is responsible to help the chair when necessary. Duties shall include:
1. Chair the Program and Membership Committees
2. Organize field trips or special events beyond regular program efforts
3. Arrange for refreshments at Branch meetings
4. Assist the Chair in following up on assigned committee responsibilities
5. Perform all functions of the Chair in the latter's absence or upon request
Treasurer
Danielle Agron
sfu-ieee-treasurer[at]sfu.ca
The Treasurer shall be responsible for all financial affairs as authorised by the Chair. Duties shall include:
Weekly report of accounts presented to the Chair
Monthly report of accounts presented to the Executive
Annual report outlining balance of accounts presented to all members
Collection of all receipts pertaining to all transactions conducted by the branch
Be the co-signer of all cheques drafted on SFU IEEE accounts
In conjunction with the Vice-Chair, maintain inventory on all property.
Collect money as required by the club.
Organise all fundraising activities with the assistance of the Vice Chair.
Secretary
Vacant
sfu-ieee-secretary[at]sfu.ca
The Secretary shall keep a record of all activities of the Executive and report their findings to the IEEE headquarters. Duties shall include:
Be responsible for all branch correspondence.
Post a calendar of events.
The taking of detailed minutes during every executive meeting
Submit the Newly Elected Officer form to IEEE HQ for each elected Executive
Maintain the calendar of events
Maintain the SFU IEEE website
Maintain all SFU IEEE social media outlets
Acquire printed stationery and material as required
Assist the Chair when required
Monitor all interactions between SFU IEEE and outside organisations, including but not limited to, SFSS, BCIT IEEE, UBC IEEE and other external organisations.
Counselor
Craig Scratchley
Ensure directives from IEEE headquarters are transmitted to the student officers.
Attend Executive Committee meetings and assist Branch Committees.
Participate in the Regional Activities Committee meetings.
Consult with the section SAC Chair, regional SAC Chair or Region Director about branch activities or problems.
Promote online student application and renewal.
Foster good relations with the local section and encourage students to establish regular liaison with the section SAC Chair.
Promote student awareness of awards, contests and benefits of membership.
Establish industrial contacts for branch programs and activities.
Interest other faculty members in the activities of the Branch.
Mentor
ljiljana trajkovic
Meet with Student Branch members regularly.
Participate in all Section Executive Committee meetings.
Assist the Student Branch in developing effective programs.
Provide a dependable bridge between the Student Branch and local Section.
Work closely with the Student Branch Counselor and the Section SAC Chair.
Student Representatives
graduate representative
Soroush Naeji
(Awaiting ratification)
Undegraduate representative
Azzam Haq
external relations
Vacant
Events Coordinator
Vacant
Media Coordinator
Vacant
Past-Chair
Vahideh Shirmohammadli (2022)
Zhida Li (2021)
Daina V. Baker (2020)
Dean Fernandes (2019)
Neijer Shokri (2018)
Ryan Serkouh (2016)
Michael Fujiwara (2015)
Alireza Alidousti (2014)
Committees
Responsibilities:
Must attend all executive meetings
Must be responsible for promoting student branch to their student members
Must report to student branch officers
The core members of each committee must be IEEE members
Must adhere to IEEE SFU Student Branch Constitution
All transactions must be carried out via the centralized IEEE SFU Student Branch bank account
Must keep a detailed record of activities and transactions for submission to the SFU IEEE Treasurer
Our Committees so far:
Game Development
Embedded Systems
Vex Robotics (Gordon Ho)
Team Development
Scholarships & Awards Committee
Industrial Relation Committee
Public Relations Committee
Finance Committee
Representatives
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with other SFU entities
Report to Student Branch Officers
Attend executive meetings
Must adhere to IEEE SFU Student Branch Constitution
Must be responsible for promoting student branch to their student members
Our Reps so far:
CSSS Rep
ESSS Rep
WEG
Graduate Students Rep - Ana L. Gonzalez Rios
Undergraduate Student Rep - Hardeep Takhar
Surrey Campus Rep - Daina V. Baker
Advisors
Responsibilities:
Report to Student Branch Officers
Attend executive meetings
Must adhere to IEEE SFU Student Branch Constitution
provide professional guidance to student branch executives
Our Advisors so far:
Financial Advisor(s)
Technical Advisor(s)
Academic & constitutional Advisor(s)
Industrial Relation Advisor(s)
Member At Large
Responsibilities:
Report to Student Branch Officers
Attend executive meetings
Must adhere to IEEE SFU Student Branch Constitution
Our MALs so far: