The GRO has a number of ad hoc and standing committees working on specific issues, such as travel grants, campus-wide surveys, etc. The GRO also appoints graduate representatives to University boards.
Internal GRO Committees & Special Projects
Travel Grant Committee
The GRO Travel Grant Committee is comprised of five members, with a minimum of two students each from KSAS and WSE# Members are ineligible to receive the grant during their tenure on the committee.
2011-2012 Members:
- Jason Constantino, Chair (WSE)
- Josué F. Martínez Hardigree (WSE)
- Matthew Franco (KSAS)
- Erin Zaroukian (KSAS)
- Shana O'Connell (KSAS)
Quality of Life Committee
Currently Inactive
Policy Committee
When active, the Policy Committee evaluates internal GRO procedures. All recommendations from this committee are forwarded to the General Council for review before implementation.
Currently Inactive
GPSA Week
As described by the National Association of Graduate and Professional Students: "Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States." For more information, visit the NAGPS website.
2011-2012 GPSA Week Coordinator: Alexandria Russell
Summer Sports Coordinator
The Summer Sports Coordinator is responsible for organizating GRO's annual Summer Sports League.
Summer 2012 Sports Coordinator: Jessie Young
External Committees
Doctor of Philosophy Board
This board oversees the distribution of PhD degrees across all divisions of the university. Currently, there two PhD students invited to attend meetings of the board.
2011-2012 Representatives
- KSAS: John Matsui (History), GRO Co-Chair
Homewood Graduate Board
The Homewood Graduate Board is responsible for the administration of policies and procedures for graduate degrees on the Homewood campus. The GRO is invited to help with the nomination of two student members, one each from KSAS and WSE. Student members are full-voting members of the board on all matters except the degree conferrals.
2011-2012 Representatives:
- KSAS:
- WSE:
JHU Society of Homewood Graduate Alumni and Graduate Students
2012-2013 SHGA Chair: Yuanming Suo (EECS), GRO Alumni & Develpment Chair
Student Health Insurance Committee
The Student Health Insurance Committee is responsible for the selection and oversight of the jhu health insurance offered by the University. Traditionally, the GRO's Health Concern Chair sits on this committee.
2011-2012 Representative: Victoria Hohenstein (Biology), GRO Health Concerns Chair
Student Health Advisory Committee
The Student Health Advisory Committee acts as liaison between students and the Student Health & Wellness Center. Traditionally, the GRO's Health Concern Chair sits on this committee, but the committee may have space for other interested graduate students.
2011-2012 Representative: Victoria Hohenstein (Biology), GRO Health Concerns Chair
Brody Learning Commons Advisory Board
Currently Inactive
Student Library Advisory Committee
2011-2012 Representative:
Counseling Center Advisory Board
Currently Inactive
Career Center Advisory Board
Currently Inactive
JHU Interfaith Council
The JHU Interfaith Council has the mission "to sponsor and work towards establishing a cooperative community spirit among religious groups on the Hopkins campus and to dispel the myths and misunderstandings others may hold about various religions, faiths, and belief systems".? Traditionally, the GRO's Diversity Coordinator sits on this committee.
