Graduate Student Advisory Council
The Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) is comprised of graduate student representatives from each degree program. Under the direction of the Assistant Registrar for Graduate Programs, the GSAC group meets monthly to identify and plan activities for graduate students, as well as to address areas of concern. Members of GSAC also serve on special committees such as University Council, Graduate Honor Council, Readmission Appeal Committees, and Safe and Fair Practices Grievance Committees. GSAC welcomes any suggestions for new program ideas, action items, etc. If you would like to make suggestions, please email gsac@valpo.edu.
Mission Statement:
- Advocate for the graduate student body by facilitating communication between the students, faculty, and administration.
- Strengthen the network of graduate students through social events and interdisciplinary activities. Encourage greater interaction between graduate students and the alumni community through mentoring, networking, and online engagement opportunities.
- To promote graduate programs to current undergraduate and prospective students.
Students should contact their program representative (see “Members” tab for contact information) with any questions or concerns that they have regarding their programs and their graduate experience.
Executive Council
Chair: Carlos Luna
Vice Chair: Ravi Kiran Nimmagadda
- 2022-2023 Minutes
- September 21, 2022
- October 19, 2022
- November 16, 2022
- December 7, 2022
- January 18, 2023
- February 15, 2023
- March 22, 2023
- April 19, 2023
- May 3, 2023
- 2021-2022 Minutes
GSAC members may be nominated directly by their Graduate Program Directors or graduate students can apply online. The application period is currently closed. If you have questions regarding membership, please email Chloe Kiser, Assistant Registrar for Graduate Programs and supervisor of GSAC, at chloe.kiser@valpo.edu.
If your unit on campus can benefit from input from GSAC members, please email gsac@valpo.edu with your request.
- Be Our GSAC Valentine
- Cowboy Boot Friday
- Grad Supports Athletics