Council of Graduate Students (CGS)

04/09/2021

Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum Co-Chairs Nick Messenger and DaVonti' Haynes ready to kick off the 35th annual forum this morning! Congratulations to the nearly 200
The Ohio State University graduate students presenting their amazing research this morning!

Student Life at Ohio State, Research News at The Ohio State University

10/28/2020

To the editor: As 2020 continues to unfold and manifest into a year that feels like it was a long time coming, we are approaching a critical election. Local issues are coming to the forefront as ac…

10/23/2020

Today in University Senate, President Kristina Johnson announced a plan to increase the minimum Graduate Associate stipend by $4,000 by Autumn 2021. This will be a 2-step process with the first increase effective this academic year, and the second increase to be in place for contracts starting Autumn 2021. The university is still finalizing exact implementation details of how the first increase will be administered. Previously the rate was $17,280 annually for a traditional 9-month appointment, and theses increases will raise the minimum stipend to $21,280.

We are grateful for the support of all collaborators including Student Life at Ohio State, Graduate School, Ohio State University, & the Office of Academic Affairs. Thanks to all the advocacy work our students have done, especially the Graduate Compensation and Benefits Committee. We will share more info as available!

10/06/2020

Happy 1st day of early voting Buckeyes! 🗳 Make sure you have a plan to vote early, by mail, or on Election Day.

Request a CGS absentee ballot packet: https://go.osu.edu/CGSabsenteeballotpacket

Need a ride to early voting? Visit: go.osu.edu/EarlyVoterBus

Go to osu.turbovote.org for more info!

08/18/2020

To allow for broader Grad Student input, CGS has organized 3 forums this week where students can ask admin questions and raise concerns directly. All forums will be held from 6-7:30pm.

Register here:
Tuesday (go.osu.edu/gradtues)
Wednesday (go.osu.edu/gradw)
Thursday (go.osu.edu/gradthurs)

07/10/2020

Every Buckeye plays an important part in taking care of each other and preventing the spread of !

Visit safeandhealthy.osu.edu to learn what The Ohio State University is doing and how you can help keep yourself and loved ones safe and healthy!

Have a safe weekend, Buckeyes

06/03/2020

We are proud of the advocacy and solidarity of our fellow graduate students!

After announcing his commitment to Ohio State March 22, Seth Towns’s first captivating performance before a Columbus crowd did not come inside the Schottenstein Center. It came on the streets in fr…

06/01/2020

In a letter sent to all graduate students at The Ohio State University, the Council of Graduate Students leadership let students know they do not simply “see them,” but that we also hear, understand, and share their frustration, anger, disappointment, and pain.

Institutional equity, inclusion, and diversity can no longer be mere talking points –– they must be backed by action. We can no longer say we champion diversity while remaining silent on issues affecting so many within our community.

We will not stop fighting until the voices, concerns, hardships, and experiences of Black students, faculty, and staff at Ohio State are prioritized by our institution’s leadership and real change is made.

06/01/2020

In collaboration with Ohio State University USG and OSU Inter-Professional Council (IPC), we released our statement on the injustices against the Black Community and Columbus Protestors by the Columbus Division of Police.

This is only the beginning of affirming our collective commitment to Black student safety, overall student wellbeing, and community safety in Columbus.

Show your support and sign on at: http://go.osu.edu/statement

04/06/2020

Read this message from CGS Treasurer, DaVonti D. Haynes and Graduate Student Affairs Chair, Mark Pauley

Graduate students, “you are seen and thank you” for all that you do, and your contributions to during this unprecedented time.