Graduate Student Association
What is the GSA?
- The Graduate Student Association (GSA) promotes the well-being of graduate students through educational, professional and social events.
- GSA is the student government of the Graduate Program at WCU
- GSA represents graduate students by sitting on various University Committees including:
- Academic Recognition Committee
- Space Allocation Committee
- Academic Calendar Committee
- Executive Board of the Council of Graduate Coordinators
What does the GSA do for you?
Educational opportunitites:
* Event notification within the GSA and in WCU as a whole via by e-mail (Are you on the list?)
* Periodic speakers and workshops on issues relevant to graduate students
*Fall orientation for graduate students
Professional opportunties:
* Professional Advancement Grants (up to $500) for defraying expenses when presenting at a conference.
* Networking and valuable experiences to help build your resume
Social Opportunities
* Free tickets to WCU-sponsored shows
* Special fun gatherings and community events
* Commencement receptions in December and May
* Tell us what you want!!
GSA Office
Sykes Student Union, rm 216
610-436-6987
GSA lounge
Francis Harvey Green Library, 6th floor
Any graduate student can use the lounge during the hours that the library is open. Ask the circulation desk staff for the door combination.
GSA Officers
- President: Chibu Anyanwu
- Vice Presidents - Kendell Jones and Dominique Williams
- Secretary - Stephanie Smith
- Treasurer - Richard Miller
- gsa@wcupa.edu
- Faculty Advisory - Dr. Jeff Osgood- Public Administration
- Graduate students who have registered benefit from advance notice of all kinds of events and opportunities
THE GSA ALWAYS NEEDS HELP!
Volunteer at events or serve on the GSA Executive Board. Ask HOW!
Office Hours
Fall 2011 Semester
Wednesdays 12-2 or by appointment.
To schedule an appointment: gsa@wcupa.edu
Note: Hours subject to change to accommodate schedule changes
The GSA is YOUR organization, if you are a graduate student.
* Register so you remain informed. *
* Get involved! *
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