GPSC Resources

The GPSC sponsors several resources MPP students can take advantage of. These include:​​

• • • A Community Food Pantry at 306 Alexander Avenue that provides nonperishable foods, child care items, school supplies , and gently used professional clothing to students in need. A valid graduate or professional Duke student ID is required for entry.​
    • A funding opportunity for student group events and activities.
    • A free Lawyer Assistance Program (available virtually) that provides legal counsel, risk reduction, and mitigation of legal charges services.​
    • An Emergency Travel Fund that can help offset emergency costs that require travel.
    • A space for student group events at the GPSG House that includes a living area, kitchen, conference room, meeting rooms, and outdoor yard.
    • An Ombudsperson through the University who can offer neutral and confidential guidance. This is a good resource if you have a problem and don’t know where to start.

Check out the GPSC Website or contact your GPSC representatives for even more resources and information.

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​GPSC Meetings

​The Sanford MPP program has two representatives on Duke’s Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) General Assembly (GA). The GPSC GA meets bi-weekly to discuss issues affecting students and to support a healthy and productive environment.​

In the 2020-2021 school year, the GPSC GA passed resolutions:​

• • • Supporting the addition of dental insurance to the Duke Student Medical Insurance Plan.
    • Supporting the removal of the GRE as a mandatory admission element for all Duke University graduate programs.
    • Supporting the ban of single use plastic at GPSG events.
    • Supporting workplace free from harassment and discrimination policies.

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GPSC Updates

Below please see the most recent GPSG meeting and activity updates:

• • • Next meeting: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM (please email evan.covello@duke.edu if you are interested in attending).
    • Upcoming Resolutions:
      • • Resolution in Support of Mandatory Anti-Racism Curriculum for Students, Faculty, and Staff
        • Resolution Supporting the Strengthening and Development of Support Structures for International Students
        • Resolution Supporting Pay Equity at Duke University

See the GPSC Website or contact your GPSC representatives with any questions about the GPSC GA meetings.