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Graduate Student Association

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GSA Committees

The GSA has 9 standing committees that serve for various purposes. Below you will find a description of each committee, along with the chair and members. We may also establish ad hoc committees throughout the year as issues arise. If you would like to be the Chair or a Member of any of these committees please contact the Vice Chair of Internal Affairs, Candice Berhman. Email


Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Committee shall identify and advocate on behalf of University graduate students any issues pertaining to the academic quality of life, including, but not limited to, access to facilities and funding for research, the faculty-graduate student mentoring relationship, and academic policies pertaining to graduate education for University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate students.
Chair: Ryan Lowry (Email)
Members: Katie Slauson, Paul Breitkreutz, Bethany Murray


Constitution
The Constitution Committee ensures that actions taken by the GSA are within the rules of the GSA constitution. The committee also oversees any actions to change the constitution.
Chair: Eric Hunt (Email)
Members: Sylvia Jong, Eric Montgomery


Diversity
The Diversity Committee shall encourage and promote participation in the GSA by students from throughout the University community, including but not limited to students from racial and ethnic minorities, international students, women, and the GLBTQ community, and ensure that GSA programming is available and pertinent to the diverse graduate student community.
Chair: Ashley Barnett (Email)
Members: Aleksandra Stein


Elections
The Elections Committee shall assist the Vice-Chair of Legislative Affairs in overseeing the election of the Legislative Assembly and the Executive Officers. The Elections Committee shall inform eligible departments regarding the election of departmental representatives to the Legislative Assembly.
Chair: Eric Hunt (Email)
Members: Aleksandra Stein


Finance
The Finance Committee shall assist the Vice-Chair of Finance in preparing an annual budget and monitor all GSA expenditures. The Finance Committee shall prepare an annual fiscal report for submission to the Legislative Assembly.
Chair: Shannon Cummins (Email)
Members: Bethany Murray, Tim Reily, Carson Stokebrand, Jennifer Kane


Graduate Student Appreciation Week
The Graduate Student Appreciation Week Committee shall plan, coordinate and execute events for the celebration of Graduate Student and Professional Student Appreciation Week as determined annually by the National Association of Graduate–Professional Students.
Chair: Emile Salame (Email)
Members: Katie Wilson, Ines Henriques, Aleksandra Stein, Casey Tallent


Joint ASUN Committee on Committees
Chair: Clarissa Steele (Email)
Members: (Accepting New Members)


Quality of Life
The Quality of Life Committee shall identify and advocate on behalf of University graduate students any issues affecting the quality of graduate student life including, but not limited to, housing, transportation and parking, child care, and health benefits for University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate students.
Chair: Open
Members: Ashley Krause, Luis F Monaels Knight, Mahmoud Masaden


Social Events
The Social Events Committee shall plan, coordinate and execute social events throughout both Fall and Spring semesters for all GSA members.
Chair: Katie Wilson (Email)
Members: Jennifer Kane, Aleksandra Stein