Graduate and Professional Student Senate

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1970, the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is the elected representative body of graduate and professional students at ISU. We give graduate and professional students a voice on campus issues and serve as a liaison with university leadership and Iowa Board of Regents.

GPSS helped me feel connected and supported during my first semester at ISU

WHY YOU SHOULD GET INVOLVED

Make your voice heard

Meet students across departments

Build leadership and service experience

Shape the graduate and professional student experience at ISU

WHAT WE DO

Advocate for graduate and professional student needs
Fund student travel grants and conference awards
Recognize excellence through teaching, research, and leadership awards
Host social and professional development events
Allocate graduate student activity fees to support graduate student organizations and events across campus

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED TODAY

Become a senator
Attend monthly GPSS meetings
Share your ideas and projects

Office Hours

Come speak with an Executive Council member during office hours, held Monday-Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm. The GPSS office is located at 1580C Memorial Union, Ames, IA 5001.

Days at 4:30-6:00 pm	Weeks 1 & 3 of the Month	Weeks 2 & 4 of the Month
Monday	Mayyda, GPSS Vice President	Philip, Wellness Officer
Tuesday	Azhan, GPSS President	Liujing, Senate Information Officer (SIO)
Wednesday	Hanif, GPSS Finance Officer	Tahereh, Conference Chair
Thursday	Zarina, GPSS IDEA Officer	Sourav, Senate Engagement Officer (SEO)