Step Into Leadership at UMBC – Run for GSA 2025! and be a part of Difference

Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 11:59 PM.

Ready to be the voice of change and make a real impact on the graduate student experience at UMBC? The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is now accepting applications for Senate and Executive Council positions for the 2025–2026 academic year!

Whether you're passionate about student advocacy, want to shape campus policies, or simply love leading with purpose this is your moment to lead, represent, and inspire.

Executive Council:

• President

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• Secretary 

• Chair of the Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee (GAAC)

• Chair of the Grants Review Panel (GRPC)

• Chair of the Graduate Experiences,Achievement and Research Success Committee (GEARS)

• Chair of the Equity of Funds Committee (EoFC)

Senators: 16 positions

The Graduate Senate will be composed of 4 senators from each of the following 4 groups: 

1. Student affairs: 2 from COEIT; 2 from CAHSS & CNMS

2. COEIT (College of Engineering and Information Technology) 

3. CNMS (College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences) 

4. CAHSS (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) + Erickson School 

5. The Senate Speaker will be elected from among the 16 elected Senators and will serve in a dual role: fulfilling the responsibilities of a Senator for their designated area, as well as running the Senate as a whole and serving as an Officer of the Executive Council with the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. These 5 positions are unofficially known as the “Cabinet.”

Why Run?

• Be a voice for over 2,500 graduate students

• Influence decisions that matter

• Build leadership experience

• Receive a stipend if you fulfill the responsibilities of your position

• Join a dynamic team working to elevate student life

Questions? Click here to learn more about important dates, deadlines, information sessions, and position descriptions. 

Executive Council and Senate Position descriptions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYMsdx9-1WE_5p2JP8Vafq1vcIbkDEH5_G-XWZql0UA

Submit your nominations in the following form:

Executive Council: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ci6YP2HkGLKigJnJKvB7PAZJ6UbAr0rixgyJTKR_fuo/edit?ts=67fb4519

Senate:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c

If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact the GSA Election Committee Chairs:

Aijaz Shaik – rx21259@umbc.edu 

Eswari Harika Bathina – dg18853@umbc.edu 

We look forward to your participation in building a stronger, more vibrant graduate community!

Best regards,

GSA Election Committee 2025