The GPSG Assembly discusses and votes on resolutions that seek to fairly represent the greater graduate student opinion on the IUB campus. Resolutions are defined as "an official declaration approved by an Assembly vote, the core of which is a call for action directed toward GPSG, Indiana University, or any subdivision, employee, or director thereof."
Recent Resolutions
December 05, 2025
Resolution affirming the collective bargaining rights of graduate students
December 05, 2025
Resolution to support graduate students impacted by federal funding cuts
December 05, 2025
Resolution for the establishment of IU Bloomington as a sanctuary campus
November 07, 2025
Resolution for the safety of the non-citizen graduate student community
Resolution Process
1. Dream
Brainstorm potential policies or initiatives that would benefit or fix current issues within the graduate and professional student community.2. Assess
Determine if GPSG is the correct forum to present desired resolution and if GPSG will have the ability to put proposed resolution into action if passed in General Assembly.3. Research
Collect information on the current issue that best illustrates the need and/or desire for the proposed resolution. This will be used to help support the argument for the proposed resolution.4. Strategize
Devise a step-by-step plan determining who will need to be a part of the resolution’s creation as well as what actions need to be taken in order for the resolution to be put into place.5. Draft
Complete a draft of the proposed resolution using the resolution template incorporating the phrases “Whereas,” which explains the current situation of the matter at hand and why it needs to be fixed, and “Therefore,” which addresses how the resolution will fix the current situation.6. Submit
Turn in proposed resolution to the GPSG Executive Committee at least two weeks before the next General Assembly for revisions, which will assure the proposed resolution includes all of the necessary elements to be presented on the General Assembly floor.7. Disseminate
One week before the resolution is scheduled to be presented at General Assembly, the proposed resolution will be sent to all representatives and posted on the GPSG website, newsletter, and social media accounts.8. Present
The people who created the proposed resolution will be given five minutes to present their resolution at General Assembly, followed by questions and discussion amongst representatives.9. Vote
A majority of representatives must vote in favor of the proposed resolution.10.Follow Up
Once the resolution is passed, take steps to ensure the University's administration is aware of the GPSG's position. Keep the Assembly aware of updates and news on the resolved topic.Resolution to reopen the student passport office at Indiana University
Resolution on Communication Regarding Federal Funding
Vote of No-Confidence in President Whitten's Administration
Resolution in Support of Kinsey Institute
Resolution for Expansion of Career Services
Resolution for Expanded Healthcare Benefits
Resolution in Support of Kinsey Institute
Resolution for Expansion of Career Services
Resolution for Expanded Healthcare Benefits
Resolution to Recognize the IGWC-UE
Resolution for Affordable Housing
Joint Letters on Sciences Appropriations and Temporary Visas
Resolution for the University to Commit to Financial Security for Graduate Students
Resolution for Affordable Housing
Joint Letters on Sciences Appropriations and Temporary Visas
Resolution for the University to Commit to Financial Security for Graduate Students
Resolution of No Confidence in the Leadership of Provost Rahul Shrivastav
Resolution to Protect Graduate Student Health in the Classroom and Small Group Settings
Resolution on Class Breaks
Resolution in Support of Graduate Worker Unionization
Resolution to Affirm the Rights of Graduate Workers and Assure Employer Neutrality During a Union Organizing Campaign
Resolution to Protect Graduate Student Health in the Classroom and Small Group Settings
Resolution on Class Breaks
Resolution in Support of Graduate Worker Unionization
Resolution to Affirm the Rights of Graduate Workers and Assure Employer Neutrality During a Union Organizing Campaign
Resolution to Deem Inactive Assembly Seats and Solicit Participation
Resolution for the Master of Science in Accounting Program to be Represented in GPSG
Resolution on Access to Course Information
Resolution to Address Food Insecurity on Campus
Resolution to Address the Graduate-Student Marketing
Resolution to Promote Transparency on GPSG Resolutions
Resolution to access High-Speed VPN
Resolution to Address Parking Concerns
Resolution To Enhance Fee Transparency & Encourage Fee Reduction
Resolution in Support of Transparent Acceptance Letters
Resolution to Address Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
Resolution to Enhance Student Mental Health Resources on Campus
Resolution for Climate Action
Resolution for Effective Use of Wellness Days
Resolution to Encourage Graduate Student Prioritization in Vaccination
Resolution for the Elimination of Unremittable Fees
Resolution to Amend the Bylaws
Resolution to Enhance International Students Services and Fee Transparency
Resolution on the COVID-19 Vaccination
Resolution for the Master of Science in Accounting Program to be Represented in GPSG
Resolution on Access to Course Information
Resolution to Address Food Insecurity on Campus
Resolution to Address the Graduate-Student Marketing
Resolution to Promote Transparency on GPSG Resolutions
Resolution to access High-Speed VPN
Resolution to Address Parking Concerns
Resolution To Enhance Fee Transparency & Encourage Fee Reduction
Resolution in Support of Transparent Acceptance Letters
Resolution to Address Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
Resolution to Enhance Student Mental Health Resources on Campus
Resolution for Climate Action
Resolution for Effective Use of Wellness Days
Resolution to Encourage Graduate Student Prioritization in Vaccination
Resolution for the Elimination of Unremittable Fees
Resolution to Amend the Bylaws
Resolution to Enhance International Students Services and Fee Transparency
Resolution on the COVID-19 Vaccination
Resolution to Reduce the Financial Burden of Transcripts at IU
Resolution for a Campus-wide Task Force to Prioritize Improvements to Graduate and Professional Student Funding
Resolution to Support the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition Petition to Waive Mandatory and International Student Fees with Friendly Amendments
Resolution for More Affordable Mandatory Fee Deferral Plans
Resolution for a Campus-wide Task Force to Prioritize Improvements to Graduate and Professional Student Funding
Resolution to Support the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition Petition to Waive Mandatory and International Student Fees with Friendly Amendments
Resolution for More Affordable Mandatory Fee Deferral Plans
Resolution to Allow Graduate Students with Valid International Driver’s Licenses to Use University Vehicles
Resolution to Update Academic Policies for Course Adjustment and Fees
Resolution to Support a Reduced Cost For Graduate and Professional Graduation Caps and Gowns at Indiana University
Resolution to Update Academic Policies for Course Adjustment and Fees
Resolution to Support a Reduced Cost For Graduate and Professional Graduation Caps and Gowns at Indiana University
Resolution in Support of Affordable, Accredited, Cooperative Childcare at IU
Resolution to Reinstate a Centrally-Located Early Voting Satellite and/or Day-Of Polling Site to the Indiana University-Bloomington Campus
Resolution Opposing the Taxation of Tuition Waivers
Resolution to Reinstate a Centrally-Located Early Voting Satellite and/or Day-Of Polling Site to the Indiana University-Bloomington Campus
Resolution Opposing the Taxation of Tuition Waivers
Active Shooter Resolution
Alcohol Abuse Support Resolution
Joint Degree Tuition Evaluation Resolution
Real Food Challenge Resolution
Fighting Food Insecurity Resolution
Clarity Course Delivery Resolution
Transportation Safety and Infrastructure Resolution
The Wells Library Prayer Room Resolution
Denounce SB423
Explicate IUPD Non-Compliance with ICE
Resolution to Protect Community Members
Family Leave Policies for Student Academic Appointees
Unpaid Leave of Absence Policies for Student Academic Appointees
Medical Leave Policies for Student Academic Appointees
Alcohol Abuse Support Resolution
Joint Degree Tuition Evaluation Resolution
Real Food Challenge Resolution
Fighting Food Insecurity Resolution
Clarity Course Delivery Resolution
Transportation Safety and Infrastructure Resolution
The Wells Library Prayer Room Resolution
Denounce SB423
Explicate IUPD Non-Compliance with ICE
Resolution to Protect Community Members
Family Leave Policies for Student Academic Appointees
Unpaid Leave of Absence Policies for Student Academic Appointees
Medical Leave Policies for Student Academic Appointees
Campus Safety and Responsibility Resolution (Attachment: Community Alert Template)
Graduate Dining and Nutrition Resolution
Graduate Health Expansion Resolution
Resolution Regarding Campus Fitness Facilities
Resolution Regarding Liability and Sanctions Concerning Sexual Misconduct
Resolution Regarding Support for the Apartment Family Students’ Council (AFSC) E-Bus Compromise
Graduate Dining and Nutrition Resolution
Graduate Health Expansion Resolution
Resolution Regarding Campus Fitness Facilities
Resolution Regarding Liability and Sanctions Concerning Sexual Misconduct
Resolution Regarding Support for the Apartment Family Students’ Council (AFSC) E-Bus Compromise
Sustainability Omnibus Resolution
Reaffirmation of Commitment to Equality (RFRA) Resolution
Resolution Regarding Sexual Assault Alerts
2015 Constitutional Amendment 1
Spousal ID Resolution
Renewable Energy - Energy Accountability Resolution
2014 Constitutional Amendment 5
2014 Constitutional Amendment 4
Resolution Regarding Graduate Student Carpool Parking Privileges
Equitable Identification Card Resolution
Religious and Cultural Observance Awareness Resolution
Resolution to Reduce Printing-Related Resource Use
2014 Constitutional Amendment 3
Reaffirmation of Commitment to Equality (RFRA) Resolution
Resolution Regarding Sexual Assault Alerts
2015 Constitutional Amendment 1
Spousal ID Resolution
Renewable Energy - Energy Accountability Resolution
2014 Constitutional Amendment 5
2014 Constitutional Amendment 4
Resolution Regarding Graduate Student Carpool Parking Privileges
Equitable Identification Card Resolution
Religious and Cultural Observance Awareness Resolution
Resolution to Reduce Printing-Related Resource Use
2014 Constitutional Amendment 3
Bicycle Master Plan Resolution
Fairness in Elections Act
Fossil Fuel Divestment and Carbon Neutrality ResolutionDivestment Statement
Freedom Indiana Support
Inclusive Student Body Resolution
Pay Schedule Resolution
Preferred Name Resolution
Proxy Reform Act
Transparency in Voting Act
Fairness in Elections Act
Fossil Fuel Divestment and Carbon Neutrality ResolutionDivestment Statement
Freedom Indiana Support
Inclusive Student Body Resolution
Pay Schedule Resolution
Preferred Name Resolution
Proxy Reform Act
Transparency in Voting Act
UGS Dissertation Committee Resolution (December 2012)
Safe Protest Zone Resolution (April 2012)
Resolution on Public Safety and Transportation (October 2nd, 2009)
Resolution on Graduate Student Printing Allotment (October 2nd, 2009)
Resolution on Mandatory Student Health Insurance (September 4th, 2009)
Resolution on the President's Climate Commitment (April 10th, 2009)
Resolution on Drop/Add late Fees for Graduate Students to the Administration of Indiana University-Bloomington (March 6th, 2009)
Resolution on Mandatory Student Fees. (March 6th, 2009)
Resolution on Establishing a Committee under the Provost to Periodically Review and Make Recommendation on the SAAs at IUB (November 7th, 2008)
Resolution on the Organizational Structure Governing Graduate Education to the Administration of Indiana University-Bloomington (November 7th, 2008)
Resolution on the Bursar's Schedule of Payments to the Administration of Indiana University-Bloomington (October 3rd, 2008)
Resolution on Drop/Add late Fees for Graduate Students to the Administration of Indiana University-Bloomington (October 3rd, 2008)
Safe Protest Zone Resolution (April 2012)
Resolution on Public Safety and Transportation (October 2nd, 2009)
Resolution on Graduate Student Printing Allotment (October 2nd, 2009)
Resolution on Mandatory Student Health Insurance (September 4th, 2009)
Resolution on the President's Climate Commitment (April 10th, 2009)
Resolution on Drop/Add late Fees for Graduate Students to the Administration of Indiana University-Bloomington (March 6th, 2009)
Resolution on Mandatory Student Fees. (March 6th, 2009)
Resolution on Establishing a Committee under the Provost to Periodically Review and Make Recommendation on the SAAs at IUB (November 7th, 2008)
Resolution on the Organizational Structure Governing Graduate Education to the Administration of Indiana University-Bloomington (November 7th, 2008)
Resolution on the Bursar's Schedule of Payments to the Administration of Indiana University-Bloomington (October 3rd, 2008)
Resolution on Drop/Add late Fees for Graduate Students to the Administration of Indiana University-Bloomington (October 3rd, 2008)