The Graduate Student Association (GSA) represents FAU's graduate student population. We advocate for the interests of graduate students University-wide and strive to enrich graduate students' experiences by providing academic support resources, social programming, and networking opportunities. We act as a conduit for the resolution of the needs and concerns unique to FAU graduate students by coordinating our efforts with the Graduate College, Student Government, University administration, faculty from individual colleges, and the external community. We also allocate and manage funding for graduate student events and activities.
The GSA is comprised of three campus based councils with oversight from a new advisory board, the GSAAB. The Boca Raton Graduate Council, Broward Graduate Council and Northern Campus Graduate Council works on campus-based issues for their graduate students and create events and activities.
The GSA Office in located in Room 234, Boca Raton Student Union. It boasts a small graduate resources library such as test preparation guidebooks, interviewing tips, dissertation support, financial advice, and more. Promotional items are in as well! Stop by the GSA office to pick up some great items, free, just for graduate students.
GSA SPONSORED TRAVEL
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. TRAVEL CHECKLIST
2. STUDENT TRAVEL POLICY
3. STUDENT TRAVEL PROCEDURE AGREEMENT
4. STUDENT TRAVEL CODE OF CONDUCT
5. REQUEST TO TRAVEL FORM
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please follow the step-by-step process on the GSA Travel Checklist (item #1 above). Read the Student Travel Policy next as this will assist with any initial questions and clear up any initial assumptions. Then, download the three University required for student travel documents (items #3-5 above) and complete all requested information. Formulate a detailed self-authored cover letter specifically stating how this travel will benefit your academic, personal, and/or professional development. Obtain a letter of support from your department or faculty sponsor. When you have completed your application, save it as the following name: Travel Grant - Department Name - First Date of Travel - Applicant Last Name, First Name.doc. Attach your application into an email and send it to gsa@fau.edu no less than five weeks before your travel date with the same name of the application in the subject of the email.
E-mail gsa@fau.edu or call 561.297.1170 for assistance or contact Heather Bishara, SG Advisor at 561.297.1170 or hbishara@fau.edu.
Graduate Student Leadership
GSAAB Chair: George Morales, College of Engineering & Computer Science, gmorale6@fau.edu, (561) 297-2814
GSAAB Vice Chair, Katy Morris, College of Arts & Letters, kmorri38@fau.edu (561) 297-1170
Boca Raton Graduate Council Director, Katie Burke, College of Arts & letters, kburke19@fau.edu, (561) 297-1170
Boca Raton Graduate Council Director, Janet Yuen, College of Business, jyuen@fau.edu, (561) 297-1169
Broward Graduate Council Director, Vacant
Broward Graduate Council Associate Director, Ashley Hendricks, dhendri7@fau.edu
Northern Campuses Graduate Council Director, Faith Gordon
GSAAB College Representative, Alvaro Gonzalez-Rubio, College of Business, agonza70@fau.edu
GSAAB College Representative, Ashley Pinette, College of Biomedical Science, apinette@fau.edu
GSAAB College Representative, Evana Tamayo, College of Education, etamayo@fau.edu
GSAAB College Representative, Lisa Marie Wands, College of Nursing, lwands@fau.edu
GSAAB College Representative, Latasha Hoskins Lee, College of Science, llee26@fau.edu
GSAAB College Representative, Richard Tommer, College of Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs, rtommer@fau.edu
For great Scholarship Opportunities please check out this site! http://www.fau.edu/graduate/awards/default.php#excellence
2009 Owl Awards
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is hosting its 2nd annual awards ceremony and reception for graduate students on Thursday, November 19, at the Eleanor R. Baldwin House from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All graduate students are invited to attend.
Nominations are being accepted for the following awards. Criteria for each award are listed below each category.
Submission for nominations is being accepted in person or by mail to: Graduate Student Association, 777 Glades Road, Student Union, Bldg. 31, Room 234, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Email submissions are being accepted by gsa@fau.edu. Award category must be included on subject line. Do not forget to include your contact information!
Nominations are due no later than Wednesday, October 21.
Graduate Student Organization of the Year
• Cover letter with reason for nomination based on accomplishments, accolades, and service of the organization. Preference is given to the organization that has proven outstanding service to FAU and/or the community.
• References/letters of support are optional but can greatly support your application.
Graduate Student Leadership Award
• Cover letter with reason for nomination (self or other) based on outstanding leadership to FAU, and its students, faculty and staff.
• References/letters of support are optional but can greatly support your application.
Graduate Student Mentor
• Cover letter with reason for nomination of a faculty or staff of FAU for outstanding support of graduate students.
President’s Award
• Cover letter with reason for nomination (self or other) based on academic achievement and exceptional leadership and service to FAU and/or the community.
• References/letters of support are optional but can greatly support your application.
Questions? Please call Katie Burke, GSA Director at 561-297-1170 or Janet Yuen, GSA Associate Director at 561-297-1169.
Calendar of Events!
November 18, UGC SU113 1:30-3:30pm
November 19, 2009 Owl Awards at the Eleanor R. Baldwin House from 6-8pm
December 2, UGC SU113 1:30-3:30pm
December 2, GSAAB meeting in the Silver Palm Room at 4:30pm
Key
GSAAB: Graduate Student Association Advisory Board
CDC: Career Development Center, www.fau.edu/cdc
UGC: University Graduate Council
GSAAB Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2008
October 16, 2008
November 6, 2008
November 20, 2008
January 16, 2009
February 12, 2009
March 13, 2009
April 17, 2009
June 12, 2009
Email us at gsa@fau.edu or join our Florida Atlantic University Graduate Student Association group on Facebook
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