Resolutions

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."

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.

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 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 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