The GSA sends representatives to a number of GSAS and University-wide committees. The committees and current representatives are listed below.
GSAS and University Wide
GSAS Executive Committee
A committee of faculty members and graduate students, chaired by the Dean, advises the Dean on broad matters of policy and procedure and makes recommendations to the faculty of the Graduate School.
# of Elected Reps: 1 per division (4)
Election Frequency: Yearly
GSAS Committee on Regulations and Discipline
A committee of students elected by the GSA, faculty, and a member of the GSAS Dean’s office that meets as needed should a student file a formal complaint against the Graduate School. This committee is tasked with reviewing the complaint and relevant evidence. We will elect one representative from each division (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering). There will be one training session.
# of Elected Reps: 1 per division (4)
Election Frequency: Yearly
University-Wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct (UWC)
The University-Wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct (UWC) is designed to address allegations of sexual misconduct and is available to students, faculty and staff across the University according to the guidelines described in the UWC’s Procedures. The UWC provides an accessible, representative and trained body to answer inquiries and fairly and expeditiously hear formal complaints of sexual misconduct. We will nominate 3 nominees for this pool and GPSS will nominate 2. The administration will choose 2 out of the pool of 5.
# of Elected Reps: 2-3
Election Frequency: Every other year
Office of the President
Review Committee of the GSAS
A committee that meets as needed to review disciplinary decisions from GSAS. Through the office of the president, Michael Hoepp, Reviews and, when appropriate, requests reconsideration of disciplinary decisions made by the Dean after a formal hearing by the Committee on Regulations and Discipline.
# of Elected Reps: 1
Election Frequency: As Needed
Office of the Provost
Grievance Committee
The committee reviews complaints brought by graduate students against a member of the faculty or administration of the Graduate School.
Note: Discontinued
Budget Advisory Group (BAG)
Members of the Budget Advisory Group attend all budget meetings and advise the Provost on decisions related to the budget.
Note: GSA not yet represented
Faculty Standards Review Committee
The Faculty Standards Review Committee plays a very important role in conducting formal reviews of allegations of violations of the Faculty Standards of Conduct, which codify Yale’s shared principles governing faculty members in relation to each other, to their students and trainees, and to the University and its staff members. Committee members are elected by each school. Panels selected from the committee meet only when complaints are forwarded by the Provost for consideration. The procedures of the committee are described in the Faculty Handbook Section III.N.
Note: GSA not yet represented
Review Committee for the Faculty
This committee plays an extremely important role in ensuring the integrity and fairness of our appointments process and other faculty policies. Panels selected from the committee meet only when complaints are forwarded for consideration. Although we have no way to anticipate how often or even if these panels will be meeting this year, we must have the committee standing ready to convene panels and decide these important matters should they arise during the course of the year. The procedures of the committee are described in the Faculty Handbook, Chapters III.L and III.M. You can read this online at http://provost.yale.edu/faculty-handbook.
Note: GSA not yet represented
Title IX
Graduate & Professional Student Advisory Board
Meet periodically with members of the Title IX Staff and provide guidance and student perspectives on related policies, procedures, and programs. Advisory Board members also participate in the development and implementation of initiatives to promote a climate of inclusion and respect at Yale.
# of Elected Reps: 1 per division (4)
Election Frequency: Yearly
The Yale Corporation
Advisory Committee on Investor Relations (ACIR)
We will nominate two representatives for this committee and GPSS will nominate two representatives. Ultimately, the President will choose one new Graduate and Professional student representative. This committee is a two-year term, and whoever is ultimately chosen will be expected to report back to both GSA and GPSS. Here’s a blurb from the outgoing G & P representative (a former GSA rep):
As the graduate student representative on the Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility you will be responsible for researching, and evaluating whether a company’s (or industry’s) behaviors violate Yale’s ethical investment principles. Together, with a small team of 8 (including faculty, alumnus and an undergraduate), you will make recommendations to the Yale Corporation on whether or not to divest based upon your evaluations. This group tends to meet at about once a month (more as the need arises), and in between meetings you will engage with student groups, and conduct independent research. The overall time commitment varies but is typically an hour or two per week. Most importantly, this position allows you to make a real difference in the way that Yale invests its endowment.
# of Elected Reps: 2
Election Frequency: Every other year