Council of Graduate Students (CGS)

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!

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Letter to the editor: Vote yes on Issue 1 for climate and racial justice 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…

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!

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!

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)

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

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

Ohio State student-athletes, coaches host protest and reflect on current climate following death of George Floyd 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…

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.

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

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.

Hey Buckeyes, remember to stay social while social distancing!

It’s our favorite week of the year 🥰♥️😍, National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week!

Be sure to show your appreciation to Ohio State graduate students this week ♥️

go.osu.edu/GradLove

As we close out our final meeting of the academic year we’d like to send a huge thank you to our outgoing 2019-2020 Executive Committee and Delegates!

Thank you for all of your hard work, advocacy, and endless support of graduate students at Ohio State

We applaud the Ohio legislature, the College of Nursing, and the Ohio Board of Nursing for easing licensure requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We urge all Colleges with graduate/professional licensure degrees to quickly work with their respective state boards to ease their licensure requirements so students can graduate on time and have critical professionals (esp. counselors and healthcare workers) enter the workforce now!

College of Nursing dean confident in Ohio State nursing grads receiving temporary licenses In an effort to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on hospitals’ resources, the Ohio legislature has given future nurses the opportunity to work without taking their licensing examinations — including O…

In coordination with OSU Inter-Professional Council (IPC) and Ohio State University USG, we are working to assess the needs of The Ohio State University students during the ongoing pandemic.

Please complete this form to help us better understand the needs of Ohio State students during this time. http://go.osu.edu/COVID19StudentNeeds (Student Life at Ohio State)

As we work through university travel restrictions, in response to , the Ray Travel Award and Career Development Grant funding period one window has been postponed.

Additional details to follow.

We are happy to release our 2019-2020 Demographic Report. This report is an important step in understanding the diversity of our governing body and identifying how CGS, Ohio State, and the Graduate School can become as welcoming and inclusive as possible.

View the report at:
go.osu.edu/CGSdemographics

The CGS invites the Ohio State community to our first "Local elected officials at Ohio State" event. Our first elected official is Columbus City Council Member Shayla Favor. If you have something on your mind, or an idea, related to Columbus City, then this is your chance to voice it!

Student governments at The Ohio State University shine a spotlight on diversity and inclusion I Council of Graduate Students (CGS) OSU Inter-Professional Council (IPC) Ohio State University USG

Ohio State student governments launch diversity campaign A new campaign led by the student government organizations of The Ohio State University looks to aim a spotlight on diversity and inclusion. The Council of Graduate Students, Inter-Professional Council and Undergraduate Student Government are starting 2020 with a new phase of a shared diversity camp...

CCAMPIS The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program authorized by the Higher Education Act and administered by the U.S. Department of Education, supports the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education thr...

Check out this great feature of our Treasurer, DaVonti D. Haynes, on the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership blog!

DaVonti D. Haynes is a PhD student studying agricultural communication, education, and leadership with a focus in community and extension education and a minor in public policy management.

Learn more about his time as a Buckeye as we are spotlighting him on the ACEL blog today!



http://u.osu.edu/acel/2020/01/16/acel-graduate-student-spotlight-davonti-haynes/

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We hear the continued concerns of grad students and students with families in Buckeye Village. We promise to continue to advocate for a just action to be taken and for The Ohio State University to prioritize the building of new family housing!

Buckeye Village residents voice concerns over new plan When Ohio State sent an email to Dylan Roderick that said it would not renew his housing contract in Buckeye Village and he would be relocated to University Village, Roderick said he was angry. Ro…

The CGS Delegate body recently passed 4 resolutions calling for The Ohio State University to increase grant funding for graduate students; for Student Life at Ohio State to establish an Assistant Dean of Students/ Director of Graduate & Professional Student Life position; for CFAES Dean Cathann Kress to provide additional information and transparency into the hiring of Clint Woods; and finally for the university to develop new housing options for students with families to replace Buckeye Village.

2019-2020 Minutes & Legislations : Council of Graduate Students Resolution 1920 SU-002 A resolution supporting the study of the unique challenges and barriers faced by graduate students who are parents

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The Ohio State chapter of the AAUP stands in solidarity with the Council of Graduate Students (CGS) in its statement against the closing of Buckeye Village (see attached photo).

As the statement says, this closing of Buckeye Village and lack of commitment to provide affordable housing for affected students, especially students with families, goes against the values that Ohio State claims to cherish.

To quote directly: "Buckeye Village is a part of The Ohio State University’s tradition, as a 70-year-old community that hosts our student families, particularly veterans and international students. Despite past promises made by administrators to build a new Buckeye Village, no plans for sustainable family housing have been announced. As the Columbus community grows and market rates increase (see living wage data attachment), it has become a struggle for students with primary responsibility for their dependents to enroll at The Ohio State University. Further, most Big Ten and benchmark institutions offer affordable housing to students with families. This closure will no doubt exacerbate barriers for students with dependents and detract from the affordability and inclusivity of our university."

The CGS is right to call on the administration to (1) build new housing for students with families and others, (2) extend subsidies in a city with rising housing costs, and (3) form a committee that includes Buckeye Village residents and others.

Please share and circulate this statement to publicize the graduate students' demands.

Data recently released by Ohio State Center for the Study of Student Life ranked University Village as one of the five worst off-campus reality companies. Yet, Student Life at Ohio State and Administration & Planning officials are proposing to relocate Buckeye Village residents there.

University Village ranked poorly in terms of cleanliness and maintenance, among other things. We are calling on The Ohio State University President Michael V. Drake & his administration to do what’s right for Ohio State students with families. These students deserve to live in a safe, clean, & comfortable environment.

It is evident, based on data collected by the Office of Student Life that University Village is not an ideal living space for any Ohio State students, let alone students with children. Now is the time for the University to prioritize a group that has often be forgotten.

We hope the University’s administration will respect our shared governance model and quickly begin having conversations with CGS and current Buckeye Village residents to find a better plan than the proposed option, that was decided without student input.

Survey ranks lowest-rated off-campus real estate companies Not every landlord is a winner, and tenants can attest to that. Ohio State’s Undergraduate Student Government’s 2018-2019 housing guide conducted a survey in which tenants ranked rental companies …

Ohio State announces plans to close Buckeye Village family housing, raising student concerns Ohio State says it will close its Buckeye Village apartments for graduate students and families next year. Some students are criticizing the move, saying

Ohio State announces plan for Buckeye Village relocation As Ohio State’s graduate and family housing is replaced by athletic complexes, many families are left wondering where they will end up. The university announced Monday that residents of Buckeye Vi…