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Forum

What is Forum?

Forum is the governing assembly of the Graduate Students Association, and comprises the representatives of the 13 Councils and 2 votes from the Student Interest Board.  Forum is chaired by the GSA Vice President Internal.

When Does Forum Meet?

All meetings are 5:30-7:30pm in Ackerman Viewpoint Lounge unless otherwise noted. * Please note the new location this year *

  • October 15, 2008
  • November 5, 2008
    • Agenda
    • Minutes
  • December 3, 2008
    • Agenda
    • Minutes
  • January 21, 2009
    • Agenda
    • Minutes
  • February 11, 2009
    • Agenda
    • Minutes
  • March 4, 2009
    • Agenda
    • Minutes
  • April 15, 2009
    • Agenda
    • Minutes
  • May 6, 2009
    • Agenda
    • Minutes
  • May 27, 2009
    • Agenda
    • Minutes

For historical purposes, the Forum minutes and information for past years is still available online.

What Forum Does?

Forum discusses and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students, hears reports from GSA representatives on other bodies such as the Student Health Advisory Committee or the ASUCLA Board of Directors.  Forum has budget approval authority over the Central Office budget, and also approves all stipended and non-stipended appointments made by the Appointments Board and the president.  Forum meetings are usually at 5:30-7:30pm in Ackerman A201A, and are open to students.

Weekly Financial Report

The GSA Financial Report contains the complete to-date expenditures and allocations for all GSA funds. The report is updated weekly.

Forum Documents

Both of the following forms MUST be turned in at the first Forum meeting in order for a council and its delegates to be seated.  These forms also setup the council funds.  Until these forms are turned in, no council can access its funds.

  • Councils
    • Signatory Form for All Councils (PDF, Word)
    • Authorization Form for Forum Delegates (PDF, Word)
  • Student Interest Groups
    • Contact Form (PDF, Word)
    • Authorization Form for Forum Delegates (PDF, Word)