Welcome to the Graduate Student Sociology (GSS) Group page! The central function of this informal group is to increase graduate student participation in departmental business, announce social gatherings, and share ideas. Graduate student representatives volunteer to actively involve themselves in departmental committees such as the research, colloquium, technology committees, and graduate committee. These representatives then forward the information gathered from these meetings to the Graduate Student Listserv (soci-grad) or at GSS meetings. The information provided from the representatives allow all graduate students to be aware and involved in departmental news and provide feedback and suggestions.

Additionally, the GSS provides a forum without the presence of faculty or staff for students to openly and safely discuss issues, needs, and wants that could improve students’ educational experience, the department, and sociology program. Furthermore, to bolster an increase in synergy between graduate cohorts, the GSS hosts events such as socials and movie analysis.

Due to the informality of the GSS, this group is only as good as its participants. It is highly encouraged for graduate students to attend meetings and GSS events to help foster relationships with other student and the department in general, and to enhance your academic career at GSU.