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Graduate and Professional Student Senate at Iowa State University
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is the elected, independent representative body of graduate and professional students at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States. GPSS advocates for graduate and professional student interests, allocates student activity fees, facilitates professional development events, and serves as a liaison between students, university administration, and the Iowa Board of Regents.
History and Purpose
Founded in 1970, the Graduate and Professional Student Senate is charged with representing the perspectives of graduate and professional students on campus-wide policies and initiatives. It provides a platform for student input in institutional decision-making and fosters communication between the student body, university administration, and the Iowa Board of Regents.
Structure and Membership
GPSS consists of:
- Senators elected from each academic department and professional program
- An Executive Council that includes the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Senate Information Officer, Senate Engagement Officer, and other appointed officers
The 2025–2026 Executive Council includes:
- Muhammad Azhan – President
- Mayyda Mukhtar – Vice President
- Hanif Lashari – Treasurer
- Rakesh Salian – Senate Information Officer
- Sourav Das – Senate Engagement Officer
- Zarina Wafula – IDEA Officer
- Tahereh Torabi – Conference Officer
- Philip Rockson – Wellness Officer
GPSS senators represent their departments, propose legislation, and serve on GPSS and university committees.
Committees and Governance
GPSS oversees several standing committees, including:
- Awards Committee
- Rules Committee
- Finance Committee
- Social Committee
- Election and Operations Committee
- Conference Committee
- University Relations and Legislative Affairs Committee
- Marketing and Public Relations Committee
- Wellness Committee
- IDEA Committee
These committees manage internal governance, event planning, outreach, student support, and policy engagement.
Initiatives and Events
GPSS organizes various programs and events such as:
- The Graduate and Professional Student Research Conference, an annual research symposium
- Workshops and seminars on teaching, research, and professional skills
- The Professional Advancement Grant (PAG), which supports student conference travel
- Participation in university governance and national advocacy through groups like the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS)
GPSS has also engaged in university discussions on graduate student unionization, cost of living, and housing.
Media and Advocacy
GPSS has been featured in regional and university media for its involvement in major institutional processes and student advocacy efforts.
In 2025, GPSS President Muhammad Azhan was appointed to the search committee for the next president of Iowa State University. The appointment was covered in university press releases and external media, including KIMT News,[1] Inside Iowa State,[2] and the Iowa Capital Dispatch.[3] The committee’s official roster was published by the university.[4]
GPSS representatives have also been active in discussions around proposed tuition increases at Iowa’s public universities. In coverage by The Gazette, students voiced opposition to rising costs and emphasized the financial burdens faced by graduate students.[5]
Awards and Recognition
GPSS administers a number of annual awards for graduate and professional students:
- GPSS Teaching Award – for contributions in instructional roles
- GPSS Research Award – for scholarly achievement
- GPSS Leadership Award – for student leadership and service
- Dissertation Study Support Award – for students completing dissertation research
- Wakonse Conference Award – supporting participation in a national teaching conference
- Margaret Ellen White Award – a joint award with the Graduate College and Provost’s Office, honoring mentorship by graduate faculty. Recipients are selected by a GPSS committee and recognized at the university awards ceremony.
Affiliations
GPSS collaborates with:
- The Graduate College at Iowa State University
- The Iowa State Student Government
- The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS)
GPSS officers serve on university committees such as the Graduate Council, CELT Advisory Board, Faculty Senate Student Affairs Committee, and the Memorial Union Advisory Board.
See Also
References
- ^ "Board of Regents announces search committee for next ISU president", KIMT News, 2025.
- ^ "Search committee begins work", Inside Iowa State, June 12, 2025.
- ^ "Board of Regents talks ISU president search with chosen search firm", Iowa Capital Dispatch, June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Presidential Search Committee", Iowa State University Office of the President.
- ^ "Students speak out against Iowa university tuition increases", The Gazette, 2025.
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