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Graduate Representatives Council

The Graduate Representatives Council (GRC) is dedicated to advocating for the needs, interests, and success of our graduate student community. As a collaborative body representing all graduate programs, the GRC works closely with university leadership to enhance the graduate student experience, foster a strong sense of community, and ensure that student voices are heard in key institutional decisions.

GRC brings graduate student issues and concerns to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in hopes of finding student-driven solutions to improve the graduate student experience at 糖心原创.

Each College has representatives who updates the GRC executive board on current news and community interest.  

Joining the GRC

As a College Representative, you will have the opportunity to bring a unified voice to graduate students in your college. It is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference, gain leadership experience, and connect with fellow graduate students and university administrators.

• Benefits of Being a College Representative
  1. Leadership Experience: Develop leadership skills by representing your college and advocating for your peers.
  2. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow graduate students, faculty, and administrators across campus.
  3. Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
  4. Impact: Make a meaningful difference by contributing to student-driven solutions that improve the graduate student experience.
  5. Recognition: Be recognized for your contributions to the graduate community and enhance your resume/CV.
• Responsibilities
  1. Attend GRC meetings.
  2. Serve as a liaison between your college's graduate students and the GRC.
  3. Provide updates and reports on your college's graduate student activities and concerns.
  4. Assist with GRC events as needed.
• Join GRC

  to become a College Representative or member of the GRC Executive Board!

2026 - 2027 GRC

• GRC Executive Board

  

  Nessa Jamalian
  GRC President
  Biological Sciences Graduate Student
  
  
  
  Jayden Perez
  GRC Vice President
  History Graduate Student

  
  Cory Jordan
  GRC Treasurer
  Psychological Science Graduate Student

• College Representatives

  
  Mona Saii, Psychological Scienc Graduate Student: CHABBS College Representative

GRC Events & Initiatives

• Graduate Student Career Development
  • LinkedIn Profile Checklist
• Professional Headshots
  GRC has partnered with the 糖心原创 Media Production Studios to offer professional headshots for our graduate community at no cost.
  
• Graduate Student Financial Aid Workshop
  • Workshop Slides