University Committee Seats
GAPSA is responsible for appointing graduate & professional student representatives to the University Council and University committees, where we shall have the power to make recommendations directly to the University administration. Through these platforms, we shall represent the voices of the students and advocate for the best interest of our constituents.
The University Council and Committee appointment process is coordinated by GAPSA President, Vice President of Advocacy, and the Director of Equity & Access. GAPSA Council Chairs (Research Council, Professional Council, and IDEAL Council), the Director of International Student Affairs, and the Director of Student Wellness shall also monitor the process and recommend representatives to the General Assembly. All appointments must be officially nominated by the General Assembly. More details are outlined in GAPSA Constitution’s Article IX.
Most seats are filled during the early Fall through a nomination system. Please contact GAPSA Vice President of Advocacy and Director of Equity & Access for more information about any of these roles. Here is the list to our current University Council & University Committee representatives for the school year 2022-2023.
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University Council (15 reps: GAPSA President; EVP; Research Council Chair*; 12 other reps)
Meetings: Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.
2022: September 14, October 26, November 30
2023: January 25, February 22, March 29, April 19
CURRENT REPRESENTATIVES:
1. Robert Watson (Law), GAPSA President
2. Hoang Anh Phan (SAS), GAPSA Executive Vice President
3. Ludwig Zhao (SEAS), GAPSA Research Council Chair
4. Helen Jin (SEAS), GAPSA Vice President of Operations
5. Jay Ortiz (PSOM), GAPSA IDEAL Council Chair
6. Michael Krone (Law), GAPSA Professional Council Chair
7. Runtian (Rexy) Miao (SAS), GAPSA Vice President of Finance
8. Paul Welfer (SAS/LPS), GAPSA Director of Alumni Relations
9. Shuruthi Senthil Murugan (SAS), GAPSA Director of Financial Reporting
10. Emily Getzen (PSOM), GAPSA Director of Equity & Access
11. Jennifer Reiss (SAS), Member at Large
12. Dai’meer Bryant (Law), Member at Large
13. Vacant Seat
14. Vacant Seat
15. Vacant Seat
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Steering Committee (2 reps: GAPSA President; Research Council Chair*)
Meetings: Wednesday, 3-4 p.m.
2022: August 31, September 28, November 16
2023: January 11, February 8, March 15, April 5, May 3 - optional
1. Robert Watson (Law), GAPSA President
3. Ludwig Zhao (SEAS), GAPSA Research Council Chair
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University Council Committee on Diversity & Equity (2 reps: GAPSA Equity & Access; 1 rep)
1. Emily Getzen (PSOM), GAPSA Director of Equity & Access
2. Jay Ortiz (PSOM), GAPSA IDEAL Council Chair
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University Council Independent Committee on Honorary Degrees (2 reps)
1. Runtian Miao (SAS), GAPSA Vice President of Finance
2. Adeola Fagunloye (PSOM)
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University Council Independent Committee on Open Expression (3 reps)
1. First Representative
2. Runtian Miao (SAS), GAPSA Vice President of Finance
3. Cecilia Bermudez (Dental)
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University Council Committee on Committees (1 rep: GAPSA President)
1. Robert Watson (Law), GAPSA President