Welcome to the Graduate and Law Community of USD!
We serve the needs of the graduate and law students, building a strong and successful graduate community.
We invite you to join us in realizing these goals...
Congratulations to the 2009 Graduates!
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Our Purpose
The purpose of the Graduate Student Council (GSC) is to represent all USD graduate and law students to the university administration with the mission to:
- build and maintain a strong USD graduate student community;
- advocate for graduate student issues;
- ensure adequate graduate student representation on university committees;
- work collaboratively with, and advise, university administration to improve the level of graduate studies.
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Your Graduate Councillors
GSC Members for the 2008-09 Academic Year
GSC Chairperson
Jason N. Marsh USD Law J.D. Candidate 2010 |
Jason brought with him an eagerness to raise the profile of graduates on the USD-campus in a positive light and improve communication between graduates and the administration. A full-time student at the University of San Diego Law School, Jason also serves as the President of the Student Bar Association. His commitment to service inspires his efforts on behalf of both organizations, with a stated goal of improving graduate life at school and developing graduate networking opportunities both on and off-campus. Jason extends an invitation to all concerned and interested USD graduates to stop by our new offices on the fourth floor of the Student Life Pavilion starting in the Fall of 2009. CONTACT: Graduate.Student.Council@gmail.com OR: USDLawPres@gmail.com; and SEE: www.SBAUSD.com |
GSC Vice-Chair [NO PICTURE] Alexander Varond USD Law J.D. Candidate 2011 |
Alex is a rising 2L at the School of Law. CONTACT: avarond-11@sandiego.edu |
Representative
Jennifer Bula Nursing |
"I am a Master’s Entry Student in Nursing from the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science. What this means is that I have a BA in Art History from the University of Washington and decided mid-career that I wanted to become a nurse. My specialty is in infectious disease and how it directly effects vulnerable populations. I currently hold the Co-Chair position for the Graduate Nursing Student Association and the Academic Affairs liaison for the Graduate Student Association." CONTACT: jennbula@gmail.com |
Representative
Amanda Heard Nursing |
"I am a second year graduate student in the Master’s Entry Program into Nursing at the Hahn School of Nursing. I seek a career change into nursing after working for some time in the field of psychology. Thus far in the pursuit of my master’s I have enjoyed the international opportunities offered by the school and has helped serve the health needs of orphans in Mexico. I am excited to be close to graduation, realizing my nursing career goals and serving the community. In the remaining time at USD I hope to represent my peers from the Hahn School of Nursing at the university level in the GSC and within the school in the GNSA." CONTACT: aheard-09@sandiego.edu |
Representative
Sam Chung SOLES |
" I certainly know a lot about being a graduate student because I have been one for 7+ years at The University of Georgia, the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and the USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) doctoral program. I have also been a key member of several student associations and two social fraternities. I work full-time as the MSGL Assistant Director for Distance Education in USD's School of Business Administration. In the miniscule amount of free time he has, I also represent the SOLES Graduate Student Association this year while serving on the Graduate Student Council. CONTACT: samchung@gmail.com |
Representative
Alisa Rowland SOLES |
"I am a representative in the SOLES Graduate Student Association and I also serve the GSC this academic year. I am in the last year of the Counseling program, focusing on College Counseling and Student Development. I currently work as a SDICCCA intern for SD City College in the Transfer/Career Center. My passions include helping underrepresented community college students, music, dancing and eating." CONTACT: alisad-10@sandiego.edu |
Representative
Todd Headden School of Law |
"I am a third year law student and hail from Texas. I have thoroughly enjoyed USD since I came here the first time and have been impressed with USD's commitment to developing well-rounded students. I was also impressed to see two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates who spoke on campus or at USD sponsored events. The Graduate Student Council is a great vehicle for students to learn more about USD and I want to ensure that others have an enjoyable experience here like I have." CONTACT: todd.headden-09@sandiego.edu |
Representative
Meg Kolupski Marine Science |
"I am a second-year marine science master's student in the College of Arts and Sciences, originally from New York. My thesis is about development and sedimentation on coral reefs. The marine science program is very small, so I am glad to be involved in the GSC to create opportunities for myself and other graduate students building a strong graduate community to make a difference!" CONTACT: mkolupski-10@sandiego.edu |
Representative [NO PICTURE] Brook McGillis Pastoral Care & Counselling |
Brook is a student of the College of Arts and Sciences, studying Pastoral Care and Counseling. Email: bbmcgillis@gmail.com |
GSC Advisors
GSC Advisor
Sean Horrigan |
The Graduate Student Council is advised by Sean Horrigan, the Director of Student Conduct and Graduate Student Life at USD. I am the Director of Student Conduct and Graduate Student Life at USD and much of my work is about enhancing the quality of life and service to our graduate and law students. As a graduate of the M.A. in Leadership Studies, Higher Education program in SOLES, I have a special interest in the quality of graduate and professional education at USD. I greatly appreciate the dedicated work of the Graduate Student Council members who serve our student population and contribute an important an voice to critical the issues pertaining to graduate education at USD. If you ever need any help at USD please do not hesitate to contact me or a GSC member for assistance. Email: horrigan@sandiego.edu, Phone: 619-260-4590 |
GSC Grad Advisor
Kelli Dorey |
The Graduate Student Council is also assisted by a graduate assistant, Ms. Kelli Dorey, who works closely with Administrative Advisor Sean Horrigan, and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Council. Email: kellidorey-10@sandiego.edu, Phone: 619-260-4590 |
How to Contact Us:
The GSC office is located in the University Center 132. Please feel free to contact us at gsc@sandigeo.edu, or any of the individuals above, with all questions or suggestions.
