2021-2023 COGS Executive Board Positions Open & Upcoming Referendum

ATTENTION:

Graduate Students

The COGS E-board has three positions that are currently available on the Executive Board (appointed positions) for the 2022-2023 academic year. If you are interested in serving on the COGS E-board, we hope you will consider applying! Note, you do not have to be a current COGS Representative to apply.

2022-2023 Eboard Positions Available - Apply Here!

  • PARLIAMENTARIAN: Advises on points of order and procedure at COGS Full Council Meetings. Chairs the Constitution & Bylaws Committee.
  • DIRECTOR OF EVENT PLANNING: Plans and coordinates COGS Fall Welcome Celebration and other social events throughout the year. 
  • DIRECTOR OF EQUITY AND ANTIDISCRIMINATION: Works with Eboard, Council and campus partners to address issues of bias and discrimination among the graduate and professional student population. Liaises with graduate student affinity groups at MSU.

Visit the COGS website for more information and Applications: - https://cogs.msu.edu/governance/#committees 

We are asking that applications are received by 5 p.m. EST on April 8, 2022. Application period will remain open after that time if position(s) remain unfilled.

Interested in finding out more about department representation?  Click here to learn about becoming a COGS Representative!

VOTE - Week of April 4-10 - REFERENDUM for Major Governing Organizations 

Looking ahead to April 4-10: All students are encouraged to submit a ballot! Your vote helps to support opportunities for student involvement, leadership, funding and advocacy for graduate & professional students. Cast a ballot here: https://studentelections.msu.edu/ 

The following tax collection and major governing organizations will be conducting a tax referendum during the Spring 2022 Semester.

The following tax collection and major governing organizations will be conducting a tax referendum during the Spring 2022 Semester:

  • Council of Graduate Students (COGS) – Tax Renewal & Constitutional Amendment   MORE INFO 
  • Council of Medical Students (COMS) – Tax Renewal
  • Owen Graduate Association (OGA) – Tax Renewal
  • University Apartment Council of Resident (UACOR) – Tax Reinstatement *Grad & Professional Students living in On-Campus Apartments - please vote!
  • ASMSU General elections - (Undergraduate Students Only)

Mark your calendar: Polls will be open on Monday, April 4 at 8 a.m. and closed on Sunday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).