HDFS Graduate Student Steering Committee

HDFS Steering Committee

What is the steering committee? 

A group of students that acts as a liaison between the graduate students and the program faculty, particularly the professor-in-charge and the department head.  We also conduct various events for the benefit of the college, department, students and community. The group holds a meeting once a month that is open to all graduate students in the program. These meetings offer an opportunity to update students on department activities, solicit graduate student involvement in faculty searches or other committees, and discuss any graduate student concerns and needs. 

How do I become involved? 

During the first week of classes you will receive an e-mail from the co-chairs asking you to select your availability for meeting times for the semester.  Once the co-chairs compile the preferences, the meetings will be set for once a month and we would love for you to attend. This will allow you to get to know more about the positions and the Steering Committee’s role in the department, as well as help you get to know other graduate students. The meetings are informative for all graduate students in the department. Then, as the year comes to a close, the committee will hold elections for new members, at which time you can volunteer to take on a role for the upcoming school year. For questions or concerns contact the co-chairs.

Steering Committee Positions