Fall 2018 Highlights

The Graduate Student Association implemented number of programs and initiatives in fall 2018:

Professional Development:

• Gathered Professional Journey articles from graduate alumni for Graduate School blog
• Began developing leadership training for graduate students through Leadership and Service Center

Social Events:

• “Welcome Back” social at Hickory Tavern
• Voter registration happy hour, cosponsored with Black Graduate Student Association
• Study break in library during last week of classes

Health & Wellness:

• Co-sponsored Candlelight Vigil during Stigma Free USC Week
• Premiered “Health Headquarters” in newsletter

Funding:

• Allocated over $10,000 to student organizations
• First semester of increased health insurance subsidy
• Began survey on graduate stipends

Representation & Outreach:

• 12-member cabinet included students from across disciplines
• Held seven biweekly cabinet meetings open to all
• Represented graduate study body on university committees, including Athletics, Awards, Safety, Mental Health, and Library Committees
• Hosted town hall to hear feedback and concerns
• Emailed monthly newsletter with upcoming events, opportunities, and deadlines

Community Engagement:

• Assisted in completion of Moore School’s Military Students webpage for outreach to veteran students
• Negotiated expanded free shuttle service to Walmart with International Student Services
• Participated in Leadership and Service Center’s voter registration drive

 

Executive Officers

Jennifer Mandelbaum, President

Jennifer Mandelbaum is a third-year PhD student in health promotion, education and behavior. Jennifer is also a Presidential Fellow and Junior Scholar at the South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality.

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Contact

mandelbj@email.sc.edu

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday
11 a.m.-noon

 

Anna Cofie, Vice President

Anna Cofie is a Ghanaian-born American and third-year PhD student in health services policy and management. She currently works as a graduate assistant for the Arnold School of Public Health and serves on various committees across campus.

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Contact

acofie@email.sc.edu

Office Hours

Tuesdays
10 a.m.-11 a.m.

 

Billy Quinlan, Treasurer

Billy Quinlan is in his second year pursuing his Master of Public Administration (MPA). In addition to serving as the treasurer of GSA, Billy works as the graduate assistant for USC Connect. 

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Contact

wquinlan@email.sc.edu

Office Hours

 

 

Clint Saidy, Graduate Council Representative

Clint Saidy is a third-year PhD student in mechanical engineering. He is originally from Lebanon and completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering at the Lebanese American University. 

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Contact

csaidy@email.sc.edu

Office Hours

Tuesdays
noon-1 p.m.
Fridays
4-5 p.m.

 

Leadership

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President's Cabinet

Moutoshi Saha, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Secretary of Graduate Student Organizations

Diana Kimono, Environmental Health Sciences
Secretary of Graduate Assistantships

Jeffrey Yelverton, Music History
Secretary of Veteran Affairs

Michael Lis, Geological Sciences
Secretary of Alumni Relations

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Secretary of Multicultural Student Affairs

Omonefe Omofuma, Epidemiology
Secretary of Professional Development

Chelsea Richard, Epidemiology
Secretary of GSA Affairs

Haven Spanyer, Higher Education and Student Affairs
Secretary of Health

Sarah Truesdale, Higher Education and Student Affairs
Press Secretary

Nick Vera, Library and Information Science
Secretary of Community Outreach

Jingtong Dou, Education Administration
Secretary of International Student Affairs

Shaoshuang Wen, Political Science
Secretary of Legislative Affairs