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About The Council
CGS is the official branch of student government that represents every graduate student at the main and branch campuses.
It is our main purpose is to work towards continual improvement of the graduate student experience at the Ohio State University.
CGS Officers and Delegates serve as staunch advocates during university policy-making decisions. Our competitive funding programs and "graduate-only" social events support the personal and professional development of any graduate students.
The University's most involved and notable students participate in executive level functions of the university by serving as delegates to the Council or as senators to the University Senate.
CGS delegates are elected from every graduate program and are responsible for communicating concerns and representing the opinions and interests of their constituents at our monthly meetings. Great delegates serve as key contacts and sources of information for the students within their departments.
University Senators are elected from each of 10 academic areas and are responsible for crafting, debating and voting on legislation that governs the University through committees and regular meetings of the Senate. Senators should strive to be aware of the issues affecting their college and to fully understand the impact of policies that are enacted by the Senate.
For more information regarding the structure and function of the Council of Graduate Students, you can review our governance documents using the following links:
- Constitution
- Bylaws
- Standing Rules