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GPSA Committees

Explore the committees that drive graduate and professional student advocacy, programming, and community at Cornell.

Advocacy Committee

The Advocacy Committee works to represent graduate and professional student interests across campus, addressing policy concerns and promoting initiatives that improve the student experience.

Appropriations Committee

This committee oversees funding allocations and budget recommendations for graduate student organizations. Chair: William Kreuser

Communications Committee

Responsible for keeping the graduate community informed through newsletters, social media, and the GPSA website. Chair: Dana Westgren

Diversity & International Students Committee

Focused on fostering an inclusive environment and addressing the needs of underrepresented and international graduate students. Chair: Chavez Carter

Faculty Awards Committee

Coordinates the annual faculty awards process, recognizing outstanding faculty who have made significant contributions to graduate education. Chair: Adrian Powell

Finance Commission

Manages the GPSA budget, reviews financial requests, and ensures responsible stewardship of student activity fees. Chairs: Parag Mahanti and Daniel Kuhlmann

Programming Board (GPSPB)

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board plans social and community-building events throughout the year, including mixers, coffee hours, Grad's Night Outs, and the annual Grad Ball.

Want to get involved?

Reach out to committee chairs or the GPSA Executive Committee to learn about open positions and meeting schedules.

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