About the Committee:
The GSG External Affairs Committee is dedicated to fostering strong connections between graduate students and the broader Northeastern University community, including global campuses. This committee actively engages in initiatives that promote the GSG as a vital resource for students across all colleges. Through college orientations, the committee ensures that new students are well-informed about the GSG’s role and benefits.
The committee also spearheads efforts to unify Northeastern’s various campuses, such as Silicon Valley and Seattle, under a single network, aiming to build symbiotic relationships that enhance the student experience. Additionally, the committee collaborates with different colleges to host networking events, providing valuable opportunities for students to connect with peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
Moreover, the External Affairs Committee represents Northeastern University in the Boston Grad Federation (BGF), a student federation comprising major universities and colleges like Harvard, MIT, UMASS, BC, BU, and Tufts. The committee has played a pivotal role in building the BGF constitution and actively participates in its activities, serving as the voice for not only Northeastern graduate students but also for students from other universities, addressing shared concerns and advocating for collective student welfare.
Chair : Saranya Bhattacharyya
Senators : Arun Kumar Rayudu, Christina Daniel, Shruti Sangle
Agendas
College Orientations:
• Ensure that representatives from all nine colleges participate in upcoming orientations.
• Prepare presentations to effectively communicate the role of the GSG as a vital resource for every student.
• Encourage representatives to share personal experiences highlighting how the GSG has positively impacted their academic and campus life.
Global Campus Engagement:
• Expand the ongoing initiative to connect with all Northeastern campuses under one unified network.
• Continue strengthening relationships with students and leaders at the Silicon Valley and Seattle campuses.
• Develop strategies to engage additional global campuses, with a focus on creating a symbiotic relationship between the Boston campus and other locations.
• Facilitate communication channels that allow for consistent interaction and support between campuses.
Collaborative Networking Events:
• Initiate discussions with different colleges to organize collaborative networking events.
• Identify potential dates, venues, and themes for these events to maximize student participation and networking opportunities.
• Work on securing partnerships with faculty, industry professionals, and alumni to enhance the value of these events for students.
• Establish metrics for evaluating the success of these events and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Ongoing Communication and Feedback:
• Maintain regular communication with GSG representatives and students to gather insights and feedback on committee initiatives.
• Ensure transparency and responsiveness in addressing any concerns or suggestions raised by students across all campuses.
• Regularly review the committee’s progress towards its goals and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Boston Grad Federation (BGF) Representation:
• Actively participate in the Boston Grad Federation (BGF) as Northeastern University’s representative.
• Continue playing a pivotal role in shaping and upholding the constitution of the BGF.
• Serve as the voice for not only Northeastern graduate students but also for students from other major universities around Boston, addressing shared concerns and advocating for collective student welfare.
• Collaborate with representatives from Harvard, MIT, UMASS, BC, BU, Tufts, and other institutions around Boston to ensure that graduate students needs and challenges are effectively communicated and addressed through the BGF.
Upcoming Events:
1. College orientation
2. BGF meet ups with Boston based colleges
3. NAGPS revamp
4. External Speaker Event
5. Global Campus Collaboration
6. Inter-college Events