NAGPS Newsletter
Read the new NAGPS Newsletter online.
Upcoming Events
02/20/2010 - 02/21/2010:
Midwest Regional Conference - NAGPS
02/24/2010 - 02/26/2010:
NAGPS Legislative Action Days (LAD)
The NAGPS Vision
Graduate and professional students deserve recognition and support as a unique population within the university. NAGPS strives to continue as the umbrella organization representing all the graduate and professional students in the country.
The NAGPS Mission
NAGPS has a threefold mission for the graduate and professional student community in the United States of America: (1) develop and sustain a member network to connect graduate and professional students and their associations, (2) provide resources and support to empower members, and (3) advocate at local and national levels on their behalf.
2010 NAGPS National Conference
The 24th NAGPS National Conference will take place at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) on Novermber 11-14, 2010.
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Donate to NAGPS
Make a general contribution in your name or your organization's to support the NAGPS's efforts. There are four levels of giving, and the levels represent cumulative giving:
- Bachelor Level: up to $499
- Masters Level: $500-$999
- Doctoral Level: $1,000-$4,999
- Scholar Level: $5,000+
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
April 12-16, 2010
NAGPS Accepting Applications
The Association is currently accepting applications for positions for the Board of Directors, Standing and Ad Hoc Committees, and Regions. A list of the available positions is provided below. Please apply no later than Feb 22. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Read more or apply here>>
Available Positions
- Board of Directors
- Executive Committee
- Director of Administration (see duties, Article III)
- Director of Communications (see duties, Article III)
- Western Regional Chair (see duties, Article III & VI )
- Social Justice Committee Chair (see duties, Article III & VI )
- Executive Committee
- Standing Committees (see duties, Article VI )
- Benefits Committee (ad hoc)
- Regions
Transitioning to 2010
Within the next year, our NAGPS has a great potential to improve the general welfare of our students and GSAs. However, it is not possible without your support and dedication. After ratifying the new Constitution & By-Laws at the National Conference (see summary), we have eager, diligent persons on the 2010 Board of Directors that are already working hard to establish a strong NAGPS.
2010 Board Appointments
Please join me in congratulating the newest additions to the 2010 NAGPS Team:
- Director of Outreach: Kevin McComber (MIT)
- Employment Concerns Chair: Matthew Engel (Stony Brook)
- International Student Concerns Chair: Tareq Tawaiha (UNL)
- Legislative Concerns Vice Chair: Chad Foerster (UCSD)
- Northeast Regional Chair: Jason Heustis (Tufts)
- Southeast Regional Chair: Fabian Bauwens (JHU)
A summary of the 2010 National Conference & Membership Meeting may be found here.
-Alex Evans
NAGPS President
Legislative Action Days
NAGPS Legislative Action Days are scheduled for February 24-26 in Washington, DC. The majority of the lobbying activities will take place during 9:00 to 16:00 on the 25th and 26th with some training sessions by professional DC lobbyists during the late afternoon on the 24th. See complete event information.
Learn how you can discuss student concerns with your legislators.
Join NAGPS
NAPGS members include students and organizations from across the United States and its territories. Learn more about the benefits of NAGPS membership and join today.