McGill aCADemy
McGill aCADemy strives to benefit engineering students at McGill University; this is accomplished through its instruction of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and the development of “CAD fluency.” Furthermore, the program’s executives and tutors understand the value of refining this skill, as it becomes a very relevant asset in the career of engineers in all fields and is essential in the creation and formulation of any project. As a result, McGill aCADemy aspires to instill a sense of confidence in new engineering students and EUS members, providing them with the skills necessary to attract employment and enable them to obtain opportunities that are dependent on this skill.
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| McGill aCADemy | |
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| Links | Facebook, Website, Discord |
| mcgillacademy@mcgilleus.ca | |
History
McGill aCADemy was founded in the summer of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the pandemic's implications, all initial promotions, helpdesks, and CAD workshops were carried out through online platforms.
Current Executive Team
| Role | Person | |
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| President | Nima Hemati | mcgillacademy@mcgilleus.ca |
| VP Internal | Mees Franssen | mees.franssen@mail.mcgill.ca |
| VP External | (Vacant) | |
| VP Communications | Annabel Jones | annabel.jones@mail.mcgill.ca |
| VP Finance | Ali Alame | ali.alame@mail.mcgill.ca |
| VP Events | Jackson Mundie | jackson.mundie@mail.mcgill.ca |
| Workshop Coordinator | (Vacant) |
Applications
Tutors
Tutors are to be recruited by executives and vetted prior to becoming part of McGill aCADemy’s roster. After being approved by the president or the VP Internal, the tutor must be trained to administer McGill aCADemy’s curriculum. Those who have completed MECH 290/289 or are part of a design team are preferred in this selection process. For those who are interested to join the club's roster, they should fill out this Google Form. Applications are reviewed by the executive team regularly throughout the year.
Executive
In order for an executive position to be made vacant, there are two methods in place which can achieve this:
- A vote of no confidence proposed by any executive, which is then passed through a Google Form; a valid reason for this vote must be proposed (e.g misconduct/failure to achieve one’s duties).
- Voluntary resignation by an executive at the end of their term, which is done in good faith.
All executives must fill out an exit report prior to their departure, providing a summary of how their position was managed over the course of their power.
Events
Workshops
McGill aCADemy hosts weekly workshops during the course of the academic year, with the exception of exam months. These workshops demonstrate interesting ways of modelling complex geometry, whilst keeping it lighthearted for those who are looking wind down.
Help desks
McGill aCADemy tutors host weekly help desks where students can drop in and ask any service-related questions on the Discord server.
Q&As
McGill aCADemy hosts Q&As to address the concerns of the student body; feedback will be taken to improve the quality of services, as well as additional features that may be desired.