Graduate Student Council

PURPOSE

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) promotes the success of graduate students by taking an active, leadership role in advancing the goals of the graduate student body. Members of the GSC serve as advocates for graduate student concerns and collaborate with various campus partners as they engage in personal and professional development.

2024-2025 Members

Haruna
Umar Chairman College of Education and Professional Studies View Profile >

Joceline
Argueta Vice-Chair College of Education and Professional Studies View Profile >

Lindsay
Lewis Secretary College of Education and Professional Studies View Profile >

Angelina
Das Treasurer STEM View Profile >

Olivia
Johnson Business Administration View Profile >

Vacant
Humanities

Chinonso
Anyanwu PR Liaison STEM View Profile >

Vacant
College of Education and Professional Studies

Michan
Chowritmootoo Staff Advisor Office of Research and Graduate Studies View Profile >

Dr. Pam
Dixon Faculty Advisor Center for Leadership and Learning View Profile >

CONSTITUTION

GSC Membership

This council comprises seventeen (17) graduate students. Each college represented at the graduate level will have allocated seats. Currently there are four (4) for the College of Arts & Humanities, two (2) for the College of Business, four (4) for the College of Education, two (2) for the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and two (2) for the College of Natural & Health Sciences. Representation is based on the number of programs offered through each respective college. Three (3) at-large seats will be reserved for other candidates within the nomination pool.

Member Responsibilities

Members of this council are expected to be a graduate student for the academic year (FA and SP semesters);
Must attend 2 meetings each month (exact time will be determined at first meeting of the year); These meetings will serve as an opporunity to report information gained from other respective meetings on-campus (e.g., Graduate Council, Faculty Senate, etc.), discuss issues concerning graduate students, and to plan/host events and activities for graduate students.
Will be encouraged to attend other special events hosted by the GSC throughout the year.
Within their appointed academic year, the GSC is expected to propose/ and or implement a project, process, or initiative that will improve graduate student visibility, access to resources, or help Tech's overall graduate community.

Requirements and Eligiblity

Minimum 3.0 GPA and good stadning with the university.
Candidates selected should exemplify true leadership qualities.

Application Process

Graduate students interested in serving should submit an application packet (resume and statement of intent expressing why they want to be involved with this organization and what they will bring to the GSC should they be selected) to Graduate Student Council. Application materials can be submitted electronically to gradcollege@atu.edu. Candidates may be asked to complete an interview as part of the selection process.

Please direct any questions or concerns regarding the GSC to Michan Chowritmootoo, advisor, at mchowritmootoo@atu.edu.