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The International Students Organization

(ISO)

Bylaws

University of Manitoba Chapter

International Students Organization (ISO)

Est. March 30th, 2018

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Contents

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………...…..2

Founders’ Statements……..………………………………………………………….…...2

Organization Name…………………………………………………………………….…..3

What is the International Students Organization?...….……….……………….…….....3

Founder and Co-founders……………………………………………………………..…..3

SECTION II: STATEMENTS…………………………………………………………………….....3

Mission Statement ……………………………………………………………………..…..3

Vision Statement ………………………………………………………………………...…3

SECTION III: POLICIES……………………………………………………………………...…….3

General Policies………………………………………………………………...…………..3

Executive Policies………………………………………………………………...………...4

Caucus Policies…………………………………………………………………...………...4

SECTION IV: PURPOSE AND GOAL…………………………...……..………………………...5

The long term goal…………………………………………………………………………..5

The short term goal……………………………………...……………………...…………..5

SECTION V: EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AND

RESPONSIBILITIES……………………...……….………………………………………………...6

President……………………………………………………………………………………...6

Treasurer……………………………………………………………………………………...6

Marketing and Communications Director………………………………………………….7

Secretary……………………………………………………………………………...………7

Events Coordinator…………………………………………………………………………..7

SECTION VI: SOCIAL MEDIA………...…………………………………………………………...8

Platforms……………………………………………………………………………………...8

Ethics………………………………………………………………………………………….8

SECTION VII: UNIQUE

PROPOSITION…………..…………………………………………………………………………..8

SECTION VIII: FAQs AND

ANSWERS…………………………………………………………………………………………....9



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SECTION I: INTRODUCTION

Founders’ Statements

1. Based on our experiences as international students, we saw the need for an effective student-

run body that focuses on international students; promoting peer support. With that, our aim is to

establish an effective student-level platform that promotes an active community for international

students.

2. ISO acknowledges that it is founded within the University of Manitoba campuses, located on the

original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland

of the Métis Nation.

3. Founders of the organization will provide mentorship and support for incoming executives.

4. For further information from the founder, please contact the email below.

5. Welcome to the bylaws of the International Students Organization.

-Chris Otisi, Salima Sudi, Tobi Ogunyemi, and Joanne Yang,

International Students Organization.

January 14, 2018.

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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Organization Name-

1. The name of this organization, as decided, shall be the “International Students Organization”

(ISO).

What is the International Students Organization?

1. ISO is a student body that provides peer-based assistance to international students, promoting

and engaging this community.

Founder and Co-founders-

1. ISO is founded by Chris Otisi and co-founded by Salima Sudi, Tobi Ogunyemi, and Joanne

Yang.

SECTION II: STATEMENTS

Mission Statement

1. The mission of ISO is to effectively support international students, through the provision of

information and services.

Vision Statement

1. ISO envisions an enriching experience for all international students- current and future.



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SECTION III: POLICIES

General Policies

1. ISO should not be used for any purpose that does not support the mission of the organization.

2. ISO shall not be used for any commercial or personal gain without approval of the organization.

3. All International students enrolled at the University of Manitoba and International College of

Manitoba (ICM), regardless of their race, religion, gender, nationality, or age are qualified

members of the organization.

4. The organization agrees to abide to all University of Manitoba and University of Manitoba

Student Union (UMSU) guidelines.

5. ISO and its members must act with Integrity and Respect.

6. External parties (organizations or individuals) must work with ISO in accordance to the rules and

regulations of the organization.

7. ISO Bylaws must be reviewed each caucus.

8. ISO will work the University of Manitoba International Centre to ensure

Executive Policies

1. ISO executives are selected by nomination through winter caucus.

2. ISO executives will serve for a one-year term as their elected position. (May-May)

3. ISO Executives are responsible for maintaining and improving the standard of ISO and its

bylaws.

4. Executives must vote to approve or disapprove amendments to the bylaws.

5. UMSU International Students’ Representative shall hold the executive position of President.

6. Executive meetings must be held once a month during the fall and winter terms.

7. Executives must hold at least one meeting during the Spring/Summer term for strategic planning,

organization development, and effective event planning.

Caucus Policies

1. ISO will hold a caucus (meeting) twice every Fall and Winter terms and once in the

Spring/Summer term.



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2. The International Students Caucus:

a. Shall be recognized as a support caucus for international students at the University of

Manitoba.

b. Shall serve as the legislative body for ISO.

c. Shall see UMSU work in accordance to the Bylaws of the International Students Caucus.

3. Caucus is open to all ISO members.

4. Caucus must be held within a safe and respectful environment.

5. Confidential information (any information shared in caucus) should not be shared without the

approval of the caucus.

6. Regarding Caucus:

a. A proxy must be appointed if an executive cannot attend any meeting.

b. Constant absence with no regrets may lead to termination of the executive position.

7. Caucus should be attended by the following:

a. UMSU International Students’ Representative.

b. Faculty International Students’ Representative.

c. ISO Executives

d. The International Transitions Coordinator, International Centre.

SECTION IV: PURPOSE AND GOAL

1. The long term goal for ISO shall be to promote the understanding and positive relationships

among international students at the University of Manitoba.

2. The short term goal for ISO shall be to continuously and consistently develop its platforms and

services in order to achieve the organization's long term goal.



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a. To promote cultural diversity and awareness of the international community through

events and activities.

b. Facilitate the medium of interaction among international students from all faculties.

c. To represent and advocate needs for international students in matters of social well-being

and concerns.

SECTION V: EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.President

Chris Otisi

Responsibilities:

● Maintains the operations of the organization and ensures movements towards the goals of the

organization.

● Works with executive members on detail plans for the organization and ensures smooth and

transparent communication among the executive body; the caucus; the members of ISO.

● Presents the plans and solutions to UMSU council.

● Serves as the chair of the Caucus.

● Shall attend Canadian Federation of Students’ (CFS) Annual General Meetings, promoting ISO.

● Serves as the sole spokesperson for ISO.

2.Treasurer

Joanne Yang

Responsibilities:

● Documents all receipts consisting of cash, checks, money orders, credit cards and made

deposits in system.

● Analyzes cost controls and providing timely financial information to support organizational goals.

● Provides constructive resolutions in terms of budget control.

● Performs duties with reasonable discretion as requested by the President.



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3. Marketing & Communications Director

Abubakar Ibrahim

Responsibilities:

● Maintains close communication and relationship with international representatives from each

faculty.

● Overseeing social media expansion and effectiveness; promotes all social media platforms to

gain recognition.

● Coordinates each event and oversees emerging issues.

● Shall liaison with external colleges in promotion of the organization.


4.Secretary

Salima Sudi

Responsibilities:

● Serves as the assistant to the president.

● Serves as the legalities solutionist for the organization.

● Keeps records of meetings and attendance.

● Sets meeting reports effectively prior to every caucus.


5. Events Coordinator

Tobi Ogunyemi

Responsibilities:

● Increasing traffic to the organization through various strategic methods.

● Create events and seminars that promote the objective of ISO.

● Ensure a profitable event based on turnout.




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SECTION VI: SOCIAL MEDIA

Platforms

1. Facebook

2. Instagram

3. Twitter

Ethics

Confidentiality - waiver form, provide support to students through linking them up with proper

support system without breaking the personal trust of the student

a. ISO shall protect and conceal all the conversation and information of the social media

users, unless the party states otherwise.

b. ISO will not share any information of students, conversation with students, concerns of

students- without approval.

2. Authenticity

a. All the information that goes through the organization’s social media must be authentic;

clear and precise.

3. Transparency

a. ISO shall make public all caucus unless they are closed caucus.

b. ISO shall make public the current version of all its governing documents.

SECTION VII: UNIQUE PROPOSITION

1. What makes ISO a unique organization is, its effectiveness through its nature of a social media

organization. The idea of utilizing social media to its fullest potential ensures the consistent

approach to the organization model. It has never been seen before, a social media peer-based

organization that seeks to better the process of education for international students. We believe

that with social media, international students remain connected.



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SECTION VIII: FAQs AND ANSWERS

1. I am an international student trying to apply to University of Manitoba. I am wondering if

ISO could help with the application?

Thank you for contacting ISO, visit the links below to get more information

regarding applications.

http://umanitoba.ca/student/admission/international/ for undergraduate

http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/ for graduate

2. I am an international student that is hoping to resume at the University of

Manitoba/International College of Manitoba this fall. I am wondering ISO could help me

out in finding accommodation.


regarding housing and accommodations

http://umanitoba.ca/housing/ for on-campus accommodations

https://och.cc.umanitoba.ca/ for off-campus accommodations

3. I am an international student that is resuming to the University of Manitoba. I am trying to

figure how to pay my tuition.

Thank you for contacting ISO, visit the link below to get more information

regarding financial services

https://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/payment.html

4. I am looking to find a place to stay once I arrive in Canada, do you have any suggestion?


regarding housing and accommodations

http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/international/

http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/

http://umanitoba.ca/housing/

https://och.cc.umanitoba.ca/

https://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/payment.html



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http://umanitoba.ca/housing/ for on-campus accommodations

https://och.cc.umanitoba.ca/ for off-campus accommodations

5. What is the tuition for graduate international students?


regarding tuition

http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.html

6. What is the average tuition for international students at the faculty of arts?


regarding tuition

https://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/finances/tuition-fees.html

7. What is the average tuition for international students at the faculty of science?


regarding tuition


8. How many hours per week am I allowed to work as an international student?


regarding work in Canada

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-

canada/work.html

9. I was informed that there are some scholarships/bursaries open to international students

and I am wondering where I could find them?

http://umanitoba.ca/housing/

https://och.cc.umanitoba.ca/

http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.html



https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work.html



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regarding scholarships and bursaries

http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/intl_students/index.html

10. I am wondering what exactly ICM stands for

Thank you for contacting ISO, ICM stands for International College of Manitoba.

Visit the link below to learn more about ICM

https://www.icmanitoba.ca/about

11. I am an international student that is resuming to the International College of Manitoba. I

am trying to figure how to pay my tuition.


regarding tuition for ICM

https://www.icmanitoba.ca/how-to-accept-your-offer/#step2

12. I am trying to figure out how to register for my class.


regarding course registration

http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/steps/index.html for University of

Manitoba

http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/intl_students/index.html

https://www.icmanitoba.ca/about

https://www.icmanitoba.ca/how-to-accept-your-offer/#step2

http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/steps/index.html

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