Graduate Student Government Association

The GSGA operates in conjunction with the Student Services Department in representing student opinions to the faculty and administrators, as well as providing services and activities for the student body. Students are welcomed to participate either informally on projects or formally as elected or appointed representatives. The GSGA has posted hours on the Student Services bulletin board and welcomes suggestions, ideas, and feedback from students. The office is located in the lower level of the Chapel.

2007-2008 Elected Cabinet

President:  Jeff Hill

The President oversees all aspects of the GSGA, providing vision and leadership, as well as acting as the primary spokesperson to the University on behalf of the students.

VP of Academics:  Bob Hartman

The VP of Academic Life provides leadership for the GSGA’s efforts to advocate for and meet the needs of students in the area of academic life.

VP of Student Life:  Janni Firestone 

The VP of Student Life provides leadership for the GSGA’s efforts to advocate for and meet the needs of students in the area of community and spiritual formation.

VP of Administration:  Joel Norman Van Loon

The VP of Administration provides leadership, support, and oversight in all administrative aspects of the GSGA.

2007-2008 Appointed Positions

Off-Campus Representative:  Nick Bott

The Off-Campus Representative provides advocacy for and meets the needs of the TEDS/TGS off-campus students.

On-Campus Representative:  Darci Roggy

The On-Campus Representative provides advocacy for and acts as a spokesperson for issues that impact on-campus students at TEDS/TGS.

Multicultural Development Representative:  Madoka Hata

The Multiculteral Development Representative promotes general, spiritual, academic, and social integration of TEDS/TGS multicultural student body.