GSA Committees
The following are standing committees in the GSA. These committees meet outside the Senate meetings in order to conduct special business and make recommendations to the Senate. If you would like to become involved in any of these committees, please Email the appropriate Chairperson.
Student Activities Committee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , chairperson
The Student Activities Committee is responsible for identifying and planning all social and community service activities of the GSA.
Budget Committee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , chairperson
The Budget Committee is responsible for organizing fundraisers and making recommendations concerning the GSA budget.
Constitution Committee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , chairperson
The Constitution Committee is responsible for ensuring the GSA follows the policies and procedures laid out in the Constitution. The committee is also in charge of amending the Constitution, when needed, and bringing such proposals to the GSA.
Graduate Student Resources - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , chairperson
Student Health Services and Insurance Committee has five main missions:
- To gather and respond to information concerning the health care needs of graduate students.
- To act as a liaison between the graduate student body and our primary care providers (Student Health Services).
- To act as a liaison between the graduate student body and our insurance provider (VIVA)
- To act as a liaison between the graduate student body and UAB's administrative leadership.
- To find creative solutions that will enable us to meet the health care needs of our graduate student community.
Orientation Committee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , chairperson
The Orientation Committee is responsible for hosting the New Graduate Student Orientation at the beginning of each fall semester. Only active from March/April to September.
Graduate Relations Committee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , chairperson
The Graduate Relations Committee is responsible for recruitment and orientation of new senators and for assuring that the GSA is adequately represented at university wide events where graduate students will likely be in attendance.
University Wide Committees
Graduate School Student Advisory Committee
Program Allocation Board
Committee on the Status of Woman
Campus Recreation Advisory Council
Lecture and Events
Lister Hill Library - User Centered Design Committee
Blazer Media


