Whereas, The majority of GPSA members are Field Representatives; and

Whereas, Over the past several years, there have been many efforts to find ways to foster increased engagement of the Field Representatives; and

Whereas, One of the primary responsibilities of the GPSA is staffing members to internal and university-wide (external) committees; and

Whereas, There has traditionally been difficulty in filling all vacancies; and

Whereas, Placing all field representatives on committees fulfills both the goals of efficiently filling vacancies and increasing engagement; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the following language be inserted before Section 4.03 (a)(ii) of the Charter:

                      2. Serve on, at minimum, one internal or university-wide (external) 
                          committee that is staffed by the GPSA. 

RESOLVED, That the following language be inserted before Section 3.03(d)(iv)(1) of the Bylaws:

                       1. Each year, before the first meeting of the GPSA, develop a procedure        
                          for the placement of all field representatives on, at minimum, one  
                          committee, internal or university-wide (external).

Respectfully Submitted,

Marquis Hawkins
Vice President of Operations, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly