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Spring 2024 GSA Officers

President: Victoria Schwarz

The president of the GSA serves as the Chair of all GSA meetings, prepares meeting agendas, conducts all meetings in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, appoints committee chairs for special projects as requires, oversees all GSA activities, and attends all faculty meetings.

Vice President: Aubree Marshall

The vice president of the GSA serves as acting president in the absence of the elected president, serves as the chair of the nominating and election committee, is responsible for GSA elections, monitors committee representatives participation in their respective committee affairs, and attends all faculty meetings that the president cannot attend.

Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Rep: Victoria Schwarz

The COGS representative represents the ANP department for the council. The Council of Graduate Students is the graduate student government at MSU and has multiple responsibilities within the university community. This is a key position for having ANP graduate student opinions voiced at the administrative level. COGS representatives must also serve on one other COGS committee and attend monthly COGS meetings, in addition to attending GSA meetings.

Information Officer: Alexis VanBaarle

The Information Officer’s duties include recording and posting minutes of all meetings, being responsible for mailings, meeting notices, miscellaneous announcements and other official written business, and maintaining yearly GSA files.

Graduate Employee Union (GEU) Steward: Emma Zblewski

The GEU steward is the representative for the ANP graduate students with the Graduate Employees Union. Requires attending GEU meetings and involvement in GEU activities, in addition to GSA meetings.

Treasurer: Holly Long

The Treasurer’s duties include maintaining the treasury accounts, preparing monthly treasury reports for approval at general meetings, disbursing funds, and being responsible for income-generating activities.