Our Mission

The purpose of EGSC shall be to serve as a forum for the discussion of matters pertaining to the welfare of graduate students enrolled in the Department of English at California State University, Chico.

Our mission for the 2007-2008 academic year is to foster academic progress, growth, and excellence, serve as a liaison between the graduate student body and the Department of English, HFA, and the University, contribute to the recognition and integration of graduate students on campus, foster unity among graduate students within the English Department as well as at California State University, Chico, and lastly, to build connections with the organizations and councils of other campuses.

Membership

Interested in becoming an active EGSC member? Please contact an EGSC officer or email us at the address below. There are many opportunities for graduate students to get involved; attending periodic meetings, workshops, lectures, social events, and also participating in organizing events sponsored by the council (symposiums, conferences, student panels...etc).

Any full-time or part-time graduate student enrolled in the Department of English, California State University, Chico, and not on academic or disciplinary probation, is eligible for membership.

Officers

President Shelli Homer

• Convene EGSC meetings as necessary.
• Organize and advertise EGSC meetings, or appoint a member(s) to do so.
• Preside at all EGSC meetings.
• Represent the EGSC in an official capacity at the department, college, University, regional, or national level, or appoint a member(s) to do so.
• Perform any other functions necessary and proper for the welfare of the EGSC not expressly prohibited or otherwise delegated by the provisions of the Constitution or Bylaws.

The Vice President of Academic Affairs Allia Homayoun

• Serve as a liaison between the department and school administration and EGSC, in conjunction with the President.
• Report to the EGSC concerning administrative decisions and developments impacting on graduate student life.
• Serve as EGSC parliamentarian, assuring proper interpretation and implementation of the Constitution and Bylaws according to Robert's Rules of Order.

The Vice President of Social Affairs Amanda Runyan

• Propose, organize, and oversee the execution of at least one social event for graduate students during each of the fall and spring terms.
• Procure and spend EGSC funds for the execution of such events, in accordance with the wishes of the EGSC.
• Actively conduct an annual membership drive.
• Oversee the updating and maintenance of the EGSC web page.

The Secretary Jen White

• Record and distribute the minutes of EGSC meetings.
• Assist the President in the execution of her or his duties.
• Assist the Vice President of Social Affairs in conducting membership drives and maintaining membership records.
• Maintain and oversee EGSC correspondence.

The Treasurer Chris Cullen

• Keep a full account of money expended and received, and shall make a report of such account at such time as the EGSC shall desire.
• Coordinate departmental and University administered receipts and all expenditures and financial responsibilities to the EGSC.
• Have charge of all accounts managed by the EGSC.
• Manage all budgets related to EGSC sponsored events.
• Administrate all EGSC fundraising.

Constitution

The Constitution and Bylaws of The Graduate Student Council of The Department of English