On February 28th, 2024 the GPSG assembly passed a resolution calling for Diverse and Equitable Representation on the Campus Sustainability Executive Committee. The vote was 12 for the resolution and 1 against the resolution.
Summary:
This resolution aims to address the lack of diverse student representation on the Campus Sustainability Executive Council (CSEC). Students have been leaders and advocates for sustainability at CU Boulder for 50+ years and there is a growing consensus among the student body that sustainability is a top priority to them. This resolution outlines the history of student advocacy for sustainability and discusses the importance of including their unique experiences and perspectives on the CSEC. To avoid an ineffective implementation of the Climate Action Plan (CAP), as seen with the 2009 CAP, it is crucial that the CSEC governance structure be amended to include multiple student and student-representative seats, across various leadership backgrounds. This resolution also discusses the importance of inclusive representation in governance structures, in alignment with STARS, as we pursue a STARS platinum campus rating (Appendix C). With undergraduate and graduate students being directly impacted by the decisions and discussions of the CSEC, it is imperative that their voices have a seat at the table. This resolution advocates for the implementation of six student seats to the Campus Sustainability Executive Council to ensure the future of CU Boulder鈥檚 climate action includes substantial input from the voices of tomorrow鈥檚 leaders. Students have already shown up for campus climate action and have continued to do so through the CAP public comment period.
Given that the CAP aims to improve community awareness, engagement, and understanding, we believe the CSEC should capitalize on the existing base of informed students by adding well-connected student decision-makers to ensure undergraduate and graduate students remain engaged throughout the lifetime of the CAP and beyond.
To our graduate and professional student colleagues, here are this week's announcements and updates:
Happy Birthday Month to our CMCI Senator, Laine Zizka.
Laine is a Communication Ph.D. student in the organization communication emphasis. Her primary research interests are crisis communication, the act and process of organization, how communities weather crises through communication, and the connection between identity and narrative. When not serving as Chair of the Awards and Grants Committee, she can be found jamming out to musicals, mainlining podcasts, or walking with her dog, Zelda.
First Reading of (Prasanth Prahladan)
Discussion around the first reading centered on specific language related to mandating or recommending CU implement the 鈥渂e it resolved鈥� sections of the bill.
Further discussion of subsequent resolutions in the future related to this topic depends on how CU responds.
Ongoing Meetings: These are always open to the public to join and comment on items at their convenience. If a public or organization member would like something added to one of the committees or the legislative assembly for review/support, please give an advance notice to Jason at chiefofstaff.gpsg@Colorado.edu.
starting Thursday, 10/25/23 at 1:30 pm
- Tuesdays at 12 p.m
- Tuesdays at 4:15 pm
- Wednesdays at 5 p.m
- Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m
Equity and Advocacy Committee: this will change this week; an update will be released before the meeting.
Outreach Team: TBD
To our graduate and professional colleagues,
Happy end of summer! Summer has been pretty quiet for us as we prepare to kick off a new year of grad and professional student representation this fall. As Executives, we've put together a list of priorities to work on with campus administration and the GPSG Assembly has also been brainstorming projects for the coming year:
As always, we value your feedback! You can contact us any time by emailing the Executives or your Assembly Senator or using our anonymous .
Looking forward to seeing you this fall!
We hope you have a great rest of your summer,
Barra Peak, and Mckenzie Dice
GPSG Executive Team
To the Graduate and Professional student body,
The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) has opened voting to elect next year鈥檚 leadership team!
GPSG leaders aim to serve the unique and diverse needs of the graduate and professional student body. To do this, we need you to share your voice in selecting your College representatives and Executives. To learn more about the candidates and how to vote, please visit our website: /gpsg/elections#vote-55. And do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions!
Voting closes on April 15 at 5pm.
Best wishes,
President of Engagement
To the Graduate and Professional student body,
The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) has opened voting to elect next year鈥檚 leadership team!
GPSG leaders aim to serve the unique and diverse needs of the graduate and professional student body. To do this, we need you to share your voice in selecting your College representatives and Executives. To learn more about the candidates and how to vote, please visit our website: /gpsg/elections#vote-55. And do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions!
Voting closes on April 15 at 5pm.
Best wishes,
President of Engagement
To our graduate and professional colleagues,
Welcome back to a new semester! Please see below for a weekly update from the Graduate and Professional Student Government, which you should also be receiving from your department representative or college senator.
If any questions arise, you can reach out to your representative or contact us at gpsg@colorado.edu.
We hope you stay safe and have a great week,
Emily Jensen, Barra Peak, and Mckenzie Dice
GPSG Executive Team
To our graduate and professional colleagues,
This is our last edition before the holidays! Please see below for a weekly update from the Graduate and Professional Student Government, which you should also be receiving from your department representative or college senator.
If any questions arise, you can reach out to your representative or contact us at gpsg@colorado.edu.
We hope you stay safe and have a great week,
Emily Jensen, Barra Peak, and Bobby Vondrasek
GPSG Executive Team
GPSG extends a welcome to two new college senators officially confirmed at Tuesday's meeting. Their information will be posted soon on the Assembly Representation page. You can learn about your college senators and find their contact information on this page at any time.
The new senators joining the Assembly are:
We still have open senator positions in CMCI, and Education. If you are interested in serving, please contact Speaker Mader at speaker.gpsg@colorado.edu.
To our graduate and professional colleagues,
Please see below for a weekly update from the Graduate and Professional Student Government, which you should also be receiving from your department representative or college senator.
If any questions arise, you can reach out to your representative or contact us at gpsg@colorado.edu.
We hope you stay safe and have a great week,
Emily Jensen, Barra Peak, and Bobby Vondrasek
GPSG Executive Team
GPSG extends a welcome to four new college senators officially confirmed at Tuesday's meeting. Their information will be posted soon on the Assembly Representation page. You can learn about your college senators and find their contact information on this page at any time.
The new senators joining the Assembly are:
We still have open senator positions in CMCI, Music, and Education. If you are interested in serving, please contact Speaker Mader at speaker.gpsg@colorado.edu.