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Explore the challenges faced by Graduate Student Government (GSO) and discover the solutions they found to improve their structure, visibility, recruitment, involvement, transitions, and representation. Join the open discussion!
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Growing Pains:Restructuring for Success Graduate Student Government SeonminPark, Jason Kordosky, Susan Lawhead, and Rachel Stevens
Background • GSO since 2007 • 2011-2012: Official representative student government • MOU with ASNAU (undergraduate student government) for student fees • Spring 2012 NAGPS Western Regional Conference • Arizona Students’ Association partner • Representation on six university-wide committees • Socials events for students • Travel awards ($30K a year) • Graduate-professional student surveys
Challenges and Solutions • Unmanageable number of committees • Low visibility on campus • Poor recruitment • Passive involvement • Weak transitions • Representation • Bylaw discrepancies