Description
EGSA is an elected body that represents the graduate student body within the Graduate Program in Economics at Iowa State University and aims to enhance the academic, professional, and personal experiences of economics graduate students. EGSA provides a platform for students to express concerns as well as to develop and disseminate ideas for improvement of department and university policies regarding graduate education.
Affiliations
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
48 |
| ISU Members |
1 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
Membership is open to all registered students at Iowa State University. |
| Allowed Officers |
Officers include: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Press Secretary, GPSS Senator (CALS), and GPSS Senator (LAS). |
| Membership Qualifications |
No qualifications to join our organization. |
| Membership Restrictions |
Graduate students who are not enrolled in the economics graduate program at Iowa State University cannot vote or hold office. |
| Elections/Selection |
Officer elections take place at the March Meeting. |
| Meetings |
Club meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| Club meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday. Club activities include academic and professional development activities such as the Graduate Student Research Seminar Series, where members present their research and/or participate as discussants. In addition, there are weekly meetings for the EGSA writing group where members are invited to participate once a week for writing accountability only (no reviews of written materials). Other activities include holding social events and engaging in university and community outreach. |
Description of Special Events
| Special events vary from year to year. Past special events have included professional development workshops focusing on skills like identifying professional strengths and job interview preparation, as well as community-building events such as the Fall 2023 International Night, which celebrate the diversity of students, faculty, and staff in our department. |
| The EGSA Fall Picnic is an annual event that serves as a welcoming gathering for the entire economics department, including students, faculty, and staff. Held in the early weeks of the fall semester, this picnic is an excellent opportunity for new and returning members to connect in a relaxed and informal setting. |
| The EGSA "Welcome Back" Coffee & Sweets Event serves as a blend between an orientation even specially designed for incoming first-year graduate students and a welcome-back event for all returning graduate students. This event serves as an informal yet informative gathering, providing a warm welcome to new students and a friendly reunion for returning members. |