GSS Constitution and Resolutions

GSS Constitution and Bylaws (PDF)

Currently Pending Bills & Resolutions: 

• Resolution 10.19.2026.1 - A Resolution Calling for Transparency and Internal Representation in University Collective Bargaining
• Resolution 10.19.2026.2 - A Resolution Calling for a Semesterly Printing Credit for Graduate Students

Pursuant to Article VIII, Section A of the GSS Constitution and Resolution 09.30.2025, resolutions are posted for public comment and will be considered for final action after that point.

Submit a Comment on a Pending Resolution

Comments are reviewed by the Graduate Senate and are not displayed publicly. 

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Adoption of the Revised Constitution of the Graduate Student Senate

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In Support of Graduate Student Workers and a Contract with the Graduate Student Union

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Reaffirming a Call for an Open Access Publication Fund

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Reaffirming a Call for a Report on Fossil Fuel Divestment

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To establish a GSS Conference Grant funded by Student Senate Fees to be overseen exclusively by the GSS

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Resolution to move the GSS election processes up by a month, beginning in March rather than April. 

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Resolution to Establish a Public Commenting Period for All Graduate Student Senate Resolutions.

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Resolution to Preemptively Ratify the 2026 Election Timeline and Ensure Electoral Legitimacy

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