Legislative Committees
Executive Committees
The Graduate and Professional Student Government relies on the efforts of the Legislative Committees to help oversee the different and important roles that take place in the Government. The specific details of each Committee are given below. Each of the committees is based on one of the Pillars of the Government, directed by various members of the executive board. Take a look through the descriptions provided and the application below.
In the area of scholarship, this committee shall address concerns of Awards and Professional Development and Research and Grants.
- The Chair for Awards and Professional Development shall:
- Oversee the Government's Travel, Book, and Government Awards programs, with the exception of Student Research Week awards; and
- Work with the Vice President of Finance to ensure funds are available for the Awards programs.
- Collect and curate submissions for graduate and professional student features on the Government Research Spotlight and in formal publications.
- Research and develop a website dedicated to professional research and human subject recruitment for researchers at the University.
- Address issues relevant to graduate and professional student research; and
- Serve as a resource for the Student Research Week Program Director and Committee.
In the area of advocacy, these committees shall address concerns of Legislative Affairs, Public Health, Respect.
- The Chair for Public Health shall:
- Address issues concerning education, research, and awareness surrounding access and promoting other initiatives to improve public health for graduate and professional students.
- The Co-Chairs for Legislative Affairs shall:
- Address legislation that affects graduate and professional students at the local, state, and national levels;
- Examine legislative issues, especially during years that the Legislature of the State of Texas is not in session, so that the Government is prepared to address issues effectively within the Legislature's limited timetable; and
- Maintain a knowledge of Faculty Senate, University Staff Council, and undergraduate Student Government Association resolutions and proceedings, including sending liaisons to the meetings of those bodies.
- The Chair for Respect shall:
- Address rising concerns around culture and inclusivity along with promoting initiatives that support graduate and professional students.
In the area of community, this committee shall address concerns of Outreach, Traditions, Programming, Service, and Recruitment.
- The Co-Chair for Traditions:
- Address issues unique to the graduate and professional student body and work with the university to establish the foundation for traditions suitable for this population
- Coordinate events that connect incoming and current students with A&M traditions
- Ensure that the Government is continually engaged in charitable and service-oriented works;
- Serve as a liaison between the Government and underrepresented departments, programs, and organizations.
- The Co-Chair for Outreach shall:
- Plan events to foster community and fellowship among the graduate and professional student body, including all social, professional functions;
- Coordinate all events of the Graduate and Professional Student Government related to charitable causes and service to the community;
- Recruit graduate and professional students to attend events and become involved in the Government;
- Plan, implement and reach out to satellite campuses and other populations to increase outreach and support for those students
The Executive Committees of the Graduate and Professional Student Government works on organizing two of the premier GPSG events: Grad Camp and Student Research Week. Apart from the directors of the Grad Camp and Student Research Week, the Executive Committee also consists of the Marketing Director of GPSG, who promotes the GPSG events across various platforms and aids in branding.
Grad Camp is an extended orientation for graduate and professional students new to Texas A&M University. It is hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Government and occurs each August. Texas A&M University is a unique American institution, unlike anywhere else in the world, and Grad Camp helps you make the most of your time at this great university by helping you connect with people and resources and by introducing you to our culture. Grad Camp brings new graduate and professional students together for a once in a lifetime learning and networking experience in Aggieland.
For more details, please visit: https://gradcamp.tamu.edu/
Student Research Week (SRW) is the largest student run research symposium in the nation. This four day competition highlights student research occurring on the Texas A&M campus. Students who participate are provided a venue to present their work through either oral presentations or poster sessions. This event allows students, faculty, and the community to see the depth and breadth of research conducted at Texas A&M. For the past 20 years, SRW has been a valuable tool in meeting the university’s mission of academic, research, and service excellence. SRW is a premier program of the Graduate and Professional Student Government and is supported by several academic and nonacademic departments on campus.
For more details, please visit https://srw.tamu.edu/
The Marketing and Communications Director is a member of the Executive Branch, and shall:
Promote all Government-sponsored events; and
Maintain and update Government logos and branding guides as needed.