The college has invited a group of experienced graduate students to form our Graduate Student Executive Committee (GSEC) which has been active in offering sessions both informational and social that are intended to support graduate student endeavors. They have also provided valuable input to college administration on many issues including orientation for new students entering the college.
GSEC aims to support new graduate students by helping them get acquainted with other students, the college, and the area. In addition to the New Graduate Student Orientation event, helpful information regarding the college, transportation, family services, surrounding attractions, etc., can be found here: Helpful Information for New College of Education Graduate Students.
Mission Statement
The Graduate Student Executive committee is a volunteer group of graduate students who serve in an advisory role reporting to the Associate Dean of Faculty and Graduate Programs on issues related to students. The committee also organizes and administers sessions promoting the quality of life for graduate students including the New Graduate Student Welcome Event with the support of the Dean’s Office.
Activities include:
- New Graduate Student Welcome Event – organized and delivered by experienced students.
- Ice Cream Social
- Finals Breakfast
- Information in support of graduate student quality of life including adjusting to Iowa City culture.
- Sessions that specifically target master’s students, and international students
- Sessions in support of those in programs whose career goals support education in industry and non-academic jobs.
- Support in the Graduate Student Commons
- Cooperative projects with other graduate student organizations in the COE
Student volunteers gain skills in administration, collaborative planning, and serving as a liaison to College of Education administration. The committee strives to include at least two representatives from each department within the College of Education with at least one member from i-fellows and other graduate student organizations.
2024 Representatives
Counselor Education
Name | Program | |
Gracie Bear | MA, School Counseling | gracie-bear@uiowa.edu |
Caroline Canby | MA, School Counseling | caroline-canby@uiowa.edu |
Educational Policy and Leadership Studies
Name | Program | |
Ashley Clasby | MA, Ed Leadership | ashley-clasby@uiowa.edu |
Nico Sheck | MA, HESA | nico-sheck@uiowa.edu |
Miao Zhao | PhD, HESA | miao-zhao@uiowa.edu |
Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
Name | Program | |
Ganrong Fu | PhD, LSEP | ganrong-fu@uiowa.edu |
Yetunde Mabadeje | PhD, LSEP | yetunde-mabadeje@uiowa.edu |
Teaching and Learning
Name | Program | |
Dukin Choi | PhD, LCLE | dukin-choi@uiowa.edu |
Mandy Duffey | PhD, Science Ed | amanda-duffey@uiowa.edu |
Colleen Kollasch | PhD, LCLE | colleen-kollasch@uiowa.edu |
Bianca Schamberger | PhD, LCLE | bianca-schamberger@uiowa.edu |