The purpose of Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is to cultivate a graduate student presence and culture on campus. This includes representing graduate students on relevant and appropriate University advisory boards and panels as well as being a sounding board for the graduate student population’s concerns and issues.
GSO Executive Board
A general board representative of diverse communities of graduate students (i.e., majors & demographics) rather than a group of elected officers will serve and will vote on GSO business. No one board member will hold office rather each board member will have equal representation with equal vote. Executive Board members will serve for one academic term and will either self-nominate or be nominated by faculty program directors.
2012-2013 Executive Board Members
- Sherry Cook
- Brittany Crump
- Brittiny Ingram
- Richard Joe
- Stedman Jones
- Shannon Macminn
- Kellie Medley
- Amanda Morrison
- Deondra Newell
- Jackie Peindl
- Katherine Williams
Research Funding and Travel
GSO members will have the opportunity to request funds for events, research, and travel. Requests will be voted on twice a year: October 1st and February 1st. The GSO board will meet during these two months to vote on the distribution of funds based on need, available funding, and equitable distribution across the programs. GSO funding will be distributed to the student on behalf of the university in advance. Funding may be granted for the following: statistical software, travel expenses, printing, statistical consulting, and registration fees for conferences/events.
If you have a question about the Graduate Student Organization, please contact gso@my.lr.edu
