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The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) represents graduate and professional students at the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. We support initiatives that empower graduate and professional students to pursue their goals and promote actions that benefit their academic, professional, and socioeconomic well-being. As graduate students, we strive to establish and uphold the principles of shared governance, where graduate and professional students can participate in all discussions regarding their conditions as students, researchers, instructors, and employees.

The Assembly includes representatives from each college/school on campus, including professional programs. They meet regularly to discuss improving the graduate student experience at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.

Officers do more behind-the-scenes work. Specifically, officers meet regularly with the Graduate School and other administrators to promote academic, professional, and socio-economic well-being. We also select members to represent graduate students on campus boards and committees.

Here are some of our recent big wins!

• Paid parental leave
• Dental Insurance
• Partial fee coverage for students on appointment
• Stipend increases across the university
• Increase graduate student representation on essential committees
  • Dean of Students Search Committee
  • Graduate School Strategic Planning Committee
  • Center for Teaching and Learning Search Committees
• Improved institutional support of GPSG from the administration
  • Changed how our budget is managed
  • Obtained official emails
• Provided feedback on the upcoming Climate and Workplace Culture (CWC) and SERU surveys
• Suggestions led to changes in the CWC, which will improve the actionability of results.

• Reducing the burden of student fees.
  • We have been advocating for decreased CUSG fees through our CUSG Senator and arguing against fee increases on the Fee Advisory Board.
• Regaining Rec Center access.
• ADA accommodations for our roles as students and employees.
• Advocacy for graduate students at both the state and federal levels.
  • For example, supporting OPT programs and H1B visas.
• Advocating for policies and resources to help graduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Student-initiated committees, which members of the Assembly will staff.

• Represent your department in the Assembly! Our meetings are open to everyone. Check out our calendar for upcoming meetings.
• Engage in the community. We hold regular events for graduate and professional students and their families. If you have an idea for an event, contact our Director of Social Events.
• Start a project. GPSG offers funding for students wanting to make a difference in the CU community. Check out our available awards and grants.
• Join a committee on campus and represent your peers. Available openings will be posted soon. 

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• Check out our website for organizational information and official documents.
• Reach out to your school/college Senator to learn about what current issues we are working on.

Below is a list of our officers and a short description of what they do. You can reach out to them directly, or if you are not sure who is best to contact, reach out to us at gpsg@colorado.edu 

• Chief of Staff (chiefofstaff.gpsg@colorado.edu) -  Works with the executive team to manage logistics internal to GPSG.
• President of Outreach (outreach.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Manages officers on the Outreach team. Connects with advocacy groups and CU administration with the executive team.
  • CU Student Government Senators (senator.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Represent GPSG at CU Student Government Legislative Council. Represents graduate student interests on other boards or commissions.
  • Director of Legislative Affairs (legislative.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Advocates for legislative initiatives at the state and national level that benefit graduate and professional students. Interacts with legislative efforts through the National Association for Graduate and Professional Students.
• President of Administration (administration.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Manages officers on the Administration team. Connects with CU administration with the executive team.
  • Director of Data Analysis (data.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Collects and analyzes student data, such as financial and housing. Generates reports to share with administration and stakeholders.
  • Director of Finance (finance.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Manages the annual budget. Oversees grant nominations and grading.
• President of Engagement (engagement.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Manages officers on the Engagement team. Develops GPSG branding and communications and connects with CU administration and the executive team.
  • Director of Content (content.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Manages social media and creates other marketing content.
  • Director of Social Events (social.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Organizes social events for the graduate student community and their families. Assists with advertising events and resources around campus.
  • Director of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives (diversity.gpsg@colorado.edu) - Organizes events such as listening sessions and social events that are inclusive for all students. Connects with diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus.