GSA Committees

GSA Committees are central to the work of the Graduate Student Association and play an essential role in advancing our initiatives and programs. Graduate students are welcome to serve on any GSA committee without being elected as a Council Representative, offering a meaningful way to get involved, contribute ideas, support the graduate student community, and develop leadership and governance experience. For more information, please contact the Vice President of Internal Affairs gsaivp@unr.edu.

To submit public comment for an upcoming GSA Committee meeting, please email the respective committee directly no later than two (2) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.

GSA committees

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee oversees the recognition of graduate student excellence through programs such as the GSA Fall Poster Symposium, GSA Spring Awards, and the Allison Ferguson Leadership Award. The committee develops award criteria, coordinates judging, manages budgets, and organizes award events to celebrate academic, leadership, service, and advocacy achievements.

Email: gsaawards@unr.edu 

Clubs and Organizations Committee

The Clubs & Organizations Committee reviews recognition, funding, and reimbursement requests from GSA‑recognized graduate student clubs. It establishes policies for club recognition, hosts the annual Graduate Club Fair, and ensures clubs follow GSA funding guidelines while supporting student‑led engagement across campus.

Email:gsaclubs@unr.edu

Events Committee

The Events Committee plans and executes GSA‑wide social and community‑building events that bring graduate students together. Signature initiatives include the Fall and Spring Socials, and Graduate Appreciation Week. The committee coordinates logistics, marketing, and timelines to create inclusive, accessible programming.

Email: gsaevents@unr.edu

Fundraising and Community Relations Committee

The Fundraising and Community Relations Committee invites graduate students to support the Graduate Student Association by helping develop fundraising initiatives and strengthen relationships with alumni, campus partners, and the broader Reno community. Committee members collaborate on planning events, building partnerships, and advancing projects that enhance GSA programs, grants, scholarships, and visibility.

Email: gsafundraising@unr.edu

Judicial, Budget, Election and Finance Committee

The Judicial, Budget, Elections, and Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of GSA governance, financial operations, and electoral processes. The committee reviews and amends GSA governing documents, administers and oversees GSA elections, develops and monitors the annual GSA budget, and manages grievance, censure, and removal procedures. The committee also ensures compliance with GSA Bylaws, Nevada Open Meeting Law, and Robert’s Rules of Order.

Email: gsabudget@unr.edu

Service Committee

The Service Committee promotes civic engagement and service among graduate students and the broader Reno community. It organizes donation drives each semester and coordinates GSA Days of Service, providing meaningful opportunities for graduate students to engage in volunteerism and community partnership.

Email:<gsaservice@unr.edu

Student Advocacy Committee

The Student Advocacy Committee represents graduate student interests and serves as a liaison between students and university administration. The committee organizes town halls, workshops, and resource fairs; conducts the annual Graduate Student Climate Survey, and assists students in navigating university systems to address concerns related to graduate student welfare.

Email:gsasac@unr.edu

University Committees

In addition to serving on internal GSA committees, GSA Representatives may represent the graduate student body by serving on University committees alongside faculty, staff, and other campus stakeholders. University committee assignments are organized into two categories: Diversity & Student Life Committees, which focus on equity, inclusion, and student well-being, and Administration & Advisory Board Committees, which support institutional planning, policy, accessibility, and operational decision-making.

Diversity & Student Life Committees

  • Alianza
  • Black at the Pack
  • Counseling Services Advisory Board
  • Neurodiversity Committee
  • Ponderosa Advisory Committee
  • Committee on the Status of Women
  • University Disability Advocacy Committee

Administration & Advisory Board Committees

  • Academic Standards Committee
  • ADA Plan Review Committee
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
  • Faculty Diversity Committee
  • Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU) Advisory Board
  • Parking and Traffic Board
  • Police Services Advisory Board
  • Silver Paw Award Committee
  • Student Fee Review Committee
  • Sustainability Planning Committee
  • Technology Fee Review Committee
  • UNR Bicycle Working Group
  • University Technology Council