Secondary Structures

Standing Committees

The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) is an active organization on campus that represents and advocates for all graduate students. To sustain our high level of engagement and to better our impact, the GSS has the following standing committees and ad hoc committees as outlined below. Membership in the committees is primarily filled by senators and Senate Executive Council (SEC) members and all committees are governed by the SEC.

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee, formerly the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, is in charge of the writing and revision of all governance documents including the Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies; assessment of leadership, administration, and management processes; managing position duties; and make recommendations for strategic development and planning.

Members:

• Radhika Srivastiva (Chair)
• Zachary Matthews
• Morgan Poole
• Ruma Akter
• Michelle Altstaetter
• Dylan Selhorst
• Sarah Day

Finance and Allocations Committee

The Finance and Allocations Committee, formerly the Funding for Professional Development Committee, is in charge of the annual budget, developing financial strategies, making and enforcing allocation decisions, and ensuring the sustainability of the Graduate Student Senate.

Members:

• Zachary Matthews (Chair)
• Godsgrant Akujuobi
• Tanner Hurst
• Ali Hasanov
• Jillian Jevack
• Jon-Jama Scott
• Mitra Alizadeh
• Abigail Muhleman

Awards and Arbitration Committee

The Awards and Arbitration Committee is in charge of the selection processes for the multitude of various awards that exist within the GSS' purview and the processes involving internal affairs.

Members:

• Morgan Poole (Chair)
• Aryan Miriyala
• Radhika Srivastiva 
• Cole Stoots
• Kelsey Stanfield
• Molly Carter
• Amaris Rodgers
• Lelaina H Yannelli

Graduate Student Trustee Search Committee

The Bowling Green State University's Board of Trustees includes two student trustee positions, one of which is filled by a graduate student. The Graduate Student Trustee Search Committee is in charge of producing a sufficient number of acceptable candidates to send to the State of Ohio for selection of the Student Trustee and other related activities.

Members:

• Ariel Esposito (Chair)
• Shubham Sundriyal
• Syeda Zainab Akbar
• Donnie Glover
• Benta Ayungo
• Adrienne Scarlett Bostelman
• Grady Stuckman

Ad Hoc Committees

To accommodate and facilitate better representation and advocacy the GSS forms and charges a variety of ad hoc committees. 2025-2026 Ad Hoc Committees that have been created and changed will be identified here.