by Anders | Jan 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Graduate Student Strategic Initiative (GSSI) is a vision and strategic plan meant to identify and address critical issues in graduate student life at Brown University. The GSSI will be a living document, helping to guide the actions of the GSC and the University administration every year. The GSC developed eight focus areas to comprehensively cover a wide range
of issues and concerns for the graduate student community. Each focus area is comprised of broad objectives to be addressed, and specific action items that the University should pursue to improve the graduate student experience at Brown. The focus areas are listed below:
Housing
Mental Health & Well-being
Advising & Career Development
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Master’s Advocacy
Family Services
Community Building & Representation
International Experience
The first draft of this document is now available for review and comment. Each section will be discussed at the first GSC meeting of the Spring 2020 semester on Wednesday, February 5th at 7pm in the Graduate Student Lounge. If you cannot attend please share your feedback with your department representatives!
We work better together, and look forward to continual improvements to the lives of Brown University graduate students.
by Anders | Oct 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Grad Student Council is looking for graduate students to serve on University committees. It’s a great way to get involved and build that “service” section of your CV. Details about openings and links to apply are below.
We’ll review applications on a rolling basis, so if you’re interested get your applications in soon! Email gsc_nominations@brown.edu with any questions.
Diversity & Inclusion Oversight Board (master’s & PhD students)
The Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Board (DIOB) serves to strengthen and streamline oversight of diversity and inclusion initiatives at Brown.The board assesses progress related to goals set forth in the university-wide Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan. This important board includes both Master’s and PhD students.
Graduate Library Advisory Committee (social sciences grad student)
The Graduate Library Advisory Committee facilitates direct dialogue between graduate students and library staff (subject librarians) pertaining to graduate student needs. Meeting times and frequency are set by committee members, looking for a graduate student in the social sciences.
Public Safety Oversight Committee (2 year term)
The Public Safety Oversight Committee reviews the practices, policies and procedures of the Department of Public Safety, and making policy recommendations where appropriate. The committee meets 1-2x/semester, and graduate students serve a two-year term.
Grad Student Grievance Ad Hoc Committee (indicate willingness to serve if needed)
The Graduate Student Grievance Procedures require two graduate students to sit on an ad hoc committee to review a grievance. The GSC is compiling a list of graduate students willing to serve on such an ad hoc committee if required during the 2019-20 academic year (eligible students will be selected at random from those who complete this form).
by Anders | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Grad Student Council is looking for graduate students to serve on University committees for the coming academic year. It’s a great way to get involved and build that “service” section of your CV. Details about openings and links to apply are below.
We’ll review applications on a rolling basis, so if you’re interested get your applications in soon! Email gsc_nominations@brown.edu with any questions.
Brown University Community Council (2 year term)
The Brown University Community Council (BUCC) serves as a university-wide representative forum for discussion, debate, and advisory recommendations on a wide spectrum of issues and concerns. It considers issues of University community policy, the governing of the University, issues related to the overall welfare of the University, and makes recommendations regarding such matters. The term is for 2 academic years (ending Spring 2021) and it meets 3x/semester.
More info and apply here: https://forms.gle/F2xtbdP3qA1TPTe68
College Curriculum Council
The CCC reviews curricular offerings to ensure that academic standards and the goals of the undergraduate curriculum are properly met. Meets 4-5:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month during the semester (first meeting is September 10th).
More info & apply here: https://forms.gle/NeCqza6P2jQSm8Dm6
Graduate Council (physical sciences & humanities grad students)
The Graduate Council sets policy for the Graduate School, including degree requirements and new course and program approvals, and conducts reviews of graduate programs. Meets once a month on a Tuesday from 2-4pm. Looking for graduate students in the physical sciences and humanities with at least 1 year of experience at Brown.
More info & apply here: https://forms.gle/ppJr7KZsoixGNLFA7
Graduate Library Advisory Committee (social sciences grad student)
The Graduate Library Advisory Committee facilitates direct dialogue between graduate students and library staff (subject librarians) pertaining to graduate student needs. Topics include the effectiveness of current library collections, services and spaces and suggestions for improvement. Meeting times and frequency are set by committee members, looking for a graduate student in the social sciences.
More info & apply here: https://forms.gle/fXP75t6oqibs5VSS8
Grad Student Grievance Ad Hoc Committee (indicate willingness to serve if needed)
The Graduate Student Grievance Procedures require two graduate students to sit on an ad hoc committee to review a grievance. The Graduate Student Council is compiling a list of graduate students willing to serve on such an ad hoc committee if required during the 2019-20 academic year (eligible students will be selected at random from those who complete this form).
More info & apply here: https://forms.gle/BXVH5etSbQ84PJLi6
Honorary Degree Committee
The Advisory Committee on Honorary Degrees seeks nominations for honorary degrees from faculty and students and prepares a list of candidates for honorary degrees during the fall semester each year and submits it to the Board of Fellows for consideration. Committee meets weekly from September through mid-October, when work concludes.
More info & apply here: https://forms.gle/AXNftQQHsWJ5Amj1A
Public Safety Oversight Committee (2 year term)
The Public Safety Oversight Committee reviews the practices, policies and procedures of the Department of Public Safety, and making policy recommendations where appropriate. The committee meets 1-2 times per semester, and graduate students serve a two-year term.
More info & apply here: https://forms.gle/ikY1yCcP95ZupVXbA
Student Conduct Board (undergo training, serve on hearing panels as needed)
The Student Conduct Board hears matters involving prohibited conduct that may result in separation from the University and/or a transcript remark. Panels are composed of two administrators or faculty members and one student with the same status (ie grad student) as the respondent.
More info & apply here: https://forms.gle/82Gdb2r6tWRi3yfH6
Title IX Council (undergo training, serve on hearing panels as needed)
The Title IX Council, housed within Brown’s Title IX and Gender Equity office, is a pool of individuals from which hearing panels will be created. The panel’s role is to analyze the investigation report and, if necessary, convene with the investigator and/or parties to determine whether there is sufficient information to support a finding of responsibility for various alleged policy violations. If there is a policy violation, the panel will also determine an appropriate sanction.
More info & apply here: https://forms.gle/5uBNx7ojyktRxXzB8
by Anders | Feb 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Qualifying travel dates: March 1, 2019 – August 31st, 2019
Application deadline: February 28th, 2019
Individuals may receive one funding request per fiscal year up to $250 (application cycles occur in both the spring and the fall). Preference is given to applicants who have exhausted, been denied, or are ineligible for other means of funding. Funding is limited and awards are made at the discretion of the GSC finance committee. You DO NOT have to know that you’ve been accepted to present at the conference in order to apply for funding.
by Anders | Feb 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Recognize a staff member critical to your success by nominating them for the Wilson-DeBlois or Bates-Clapp Award. These awards are conferred to a staff member who has made outstanding contributions to doctoral students (the
Wilson-DeBlois Award) or to master’s students (the
Bates-Clapp Award) and the Graduate School. The awards are presented during the
commencement ceremonies in May. You don’t need to be graduating this spring to nominate someone.
Nominations for the awards should be made through
UFunds, found under the “Graduate Student and Alumni Awards” button
by February 26, 2019.Questions about
commencement speaker applications or the staff award nominations should be sent to Becca Thorsness at
gsc_nominations@brown.edu.
