STANDING COMMITTEES

Advocacy

The Advocacy Committee works to resolve issues facing the graduate and professional student population by serving as a liaison between the student population and the administration, faculty, and various officers at Yale.

Community Engagement

The Senate has a vibrant tradition and commitment to service and charity. If you're interested in getting involved, check the calendar or email the chair directly.

External Affairs

The External Affairs Committee is dedicated to facilitating and fortifying local, state, and national-level advocacy initiatives tailored to the unique needs and concerns of our graduate and professional students.

Funding

The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is a major source of funding for graduate and professional student organizations. The amount of direct monetary support is dependent on the current GPSS budget. In general, GPSS supports events, activities, and student groups that are inclusive of all graduate and professional students.

Professional Development

The Professional Development Committee (PDC) is designed to identify and address the unmet needs of the student body as they relate to preparing for their careers and life after Yale. 

The PDC aims to encourage interdisciplinary career exploration among all graduate and professional students through various networking events and programming. Featured events include speed networking, flash mentoring, and skill sharing sessions. For many of these events, and beyond, the PDC works along side the Yale Alumni Association to provide opportunities to connect with alumni that can provide not only career advice, but also life skills.

Public Relations

The Public Relations Committee coordinates and disseminates information about Senate and The Gryphon to external parties, including the offices of the University administration, the schools and departments, student organizations, and the Yale Alumni Association. The PR Committee also strives to improve communication between students and Senate to ensure that all voices are heard.

Social

One of the truly defining characteristics of Yale University is the vibrant, passionate, and diverse community of students. The Senate Social Committee strives to foster interactions and bring people together from across the Graduate and Professional schools and strengthen that sense of community. The Senate organizes numerous social events throughout the academic year. The Social Committee helps with the planning, organization, and execution of these events, often in close association with Gryphon's Pub.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, & Belonging

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee serves as the central liaison between G&P students and the university administration on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (broadly defined). Its mandate is to solicit input from the G&P community and advocate for specific policies, programs and initiatives that would enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.

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