GPIA Student Government
What We Do
The student government advocates for your interests at the GPIA department and represents the students voice in GPIA planningprocesses. Therefore we serve as an intermediary between students onthe one side and professors as well as the administration on the otherside. Our efforts aim at improving the studies and the services of theadministration. To understand more please read our Mission Statement and Charter.
- We hold meetings every 2 weeks. You are welcome to join us. When? Look out for meeting announcements on the GPIA listserv.
- We participate in faculty meetings, addressing student interests and problems.
- We participate in concentration meetings, addressing student interests and problems.
- We keep you informed about faculty and concentration news as well as important upcoming decisions.
- We forge ties with student governments of other departments to get a stronger voice.
- We inform prospective students about our studies (if addressed).
Meetings
Location: 65 West 11th St. -Lang Cafe
Times: Wednesday, September 30th- 6:00pm-6:30pm
Remember: Everyone is invited to come to the meetings with any level of participation!
Contact Us! 
Please feel free to email any comments, concerns, ideas, or questions to our email: Student-Government@gpia.info
Student Government Successes
The student government have had a number of successes. This section lists some of them.
Student Socials
Every couple weeks, Student Government organizes an informal student social at an establishment near school. If you have any suggestions, please contact us and our Social Outreach Coordinator.
Student Support Program
As a new program, the Student Support Program created by GPIA Student Government members is to help both new andcurrent students integrate into the GPIA by offering a support service.This will help you settle in the first semester by helping studentschoose classes to providing assistance in issue related to the GPIA andthe New School (i.e. housing or financial aid issues). Worksheets canbe found here that can help you better understand blackboard, MyNewSchool.edu, and library/BobCat searches.
Printing Petition
In Fall 2007 a new set of printing charges were introduced university-wide. These charges caused hardship for a number of GPIAstudents and the student government petitioned the institution aboutthe problem. Through dialog the university were willing to implement amore reasonable policy. The following area few of the documents that were produced from this advocacy initiative and may sere as a model for future initiatives.
Past Documents
Documents from previous Student Government activities can be found here.
Minutes
| Meeting Date |
|---|
| April8_GPIAGovtMtg.pdf |
| GPIA SG MTG Min 3-11-09.pdf |
| GPIA SG MTG Min 2-25-09.pdf |
| December 2, 2008 |
| November 14, 2008.pdf |
Current Student Government
President
Sean Thomas
Concentration(s): Media and CultureI grew up splitting my time between San Francisco and Atlanta. I am pursuing a MA in International Affairs concentrating in Media and Culture. My focus in the International Affairs includes Photojournalism, Human Rights, Food Policy and the Slow Food Movement. I received a BA in International Studies from Hawaii Pacific University...ALOHA! I currently work at Parsons The New School for Design in the Fashion Marketing department. I look forward in working together with GPIA, staff, professors and the University to ensure your time at the New School is challenging, entertaining, and most important- enriching to your future goals beyond your degree.More
Vice-President
Brian Terranova
Concentration(s): Conflict and SecurityWorking as an immigration paralegal for a law firm downtown, I figured that I needed to take advantage of the eductional opportunities that NYC has to offer and thus decided to attend GPIA at the New School. I also plan on moving into the city this summer with my girlfriend so we can start our life together. Although I still work full-time, I look forward to completing my graduate studies in the Conflict and Security concentration and utilizing my knowledge and experience to enhance my career opportunities and future endeavours.More
University Student Senate Representative
Taylor Clarke Janes
Concentration(s): Governance and RightsGPIA Representative in the University Student SenateMore