The graduate student board is a department service organization composed of senior graduate students. The board plays an
important role in sustaining a positive community by welcoming new students and engaging continuing students in department events.

The board has the following duties: Participate in the planning of departmental social events involving graduate students, assist in welcoming prospective students in the spring and newly enrolled graduate students in the fall, and meet with the DGS and department chair periodically to communicate concerns relating to graduate student life.