GPSS Legislative Advisory Board (LAB) Goal Setting: Fall 2022 by Joel Anderson, GPSS VP of External Affairs https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0 en-us 2022-10-03 18:04:38 UTC 2025-12-18 00:12:27 UTC hello@padlet.com To find out about GPSS does. https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329971687 2022-10-06 19:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329971687 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329972060 I was interested in being part of science policy committee for GPSS. I thought it might be nice to see what GPSS does in general too!]]> 2022-10-06 19:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329972060 To engage in advocacy efforts https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329972340 2022-10-06 19:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329972340 I'm new to the graduate program and would like to leverage what privilege I have to benefit marginalized communities. https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329972660 2022-10-06 19:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329972660 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329972891 It's my first time attending this LAB, so I'd love to learn more about LAB and how it connects with GPSS students.]]> 2022-10-06 19:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329972891 Bring in more student funding https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329974052 2022-10-06 19:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329974052 I want to create opportunities for folks within the graduate program who have less access and resources. https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329974442 2022-10-06 19:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329974442 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329975216 helping to develop opportunities to support more grad students facing more barriers and understanding more about grad student needs with especially stipends ]]> 2022-10-06 19:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329975216 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329975264 I want positive change.]]> 2022-10-06 19:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329975264 I want to know how GPSS works and learn more about the power that we have over our graduate experience. https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329975527 2022-10-06 19:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329975527 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329975752 I am hoping to understand how to address grad student needs through science policy

]]> 2022-10-06 19:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329975752 The legislative process as it pertains to graduate studies. https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329976025 2022-10-06 19:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329976025 Understanding of how state and local governments can be influenced to positively impact universities. https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329976137 2022-10-06 19:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329976137 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329976201 I'd love LAB to improve/increase outreach to graduate & professional students and elevate/amplify their concerns/needs. We can't help meet their needs if we don't know what their needs are.]]> 2022-10-06 19:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329976201 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329976286 more strategies for civic engagement and advocacy and understand more about the legislative process

]]> 2022-10-06 19:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329976286 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329977152 trying to engage in conversations from different organizations on campus and potentially create a coalition around a specific effort]]> 2022-10-06 19:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329977152 Access and resource equity for marginalized groups, as well as the creation of an inclusive graduate experience where all students can feel like they belong. Value all voices! Transparency! Collaboration! https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329978234 2022-10-06 19:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329978234 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329978244 Build knowledge of decision-making behind the scenes and skills for advocacy.]]> 2022-10-06 19:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329978244 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329978285 Develop a comprehensive Legislative Agenda that encompasses most, if not all, of the needs and concerns raised by our graduate and professional students, both past and present.

Synthesize previous years' Legislative Agendas so that we can see the development of policy proposals. And publish a legislative storybook or memo that analytically shows the progress we've made over the years.]]> 2022-10-06 19:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329978285 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329978415 Since I am new to LAB, I am not sure what improvements are needed if any!

]]> 2022-10-06 19:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329978415 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329979239 I'd like to learn more about the persistent issues that many graduate and professional students face today and ways that GPSS can work to help resolve or alleviate these issues.]]> 2022-10-06 19:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329979239 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329979686 equity and easy access to create a more inclusive environment. Also, collaboration and engaging in respectful conversations ]]> 2022-10-06 19:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329979686 By actively seeking out and advocating for marginalized voices and empowering marginalized individuals to enact the change that they want to see. https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329979820 2022-10-06 19:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329979820 Transparency https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980005 2022-10-06 19:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980005 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980129 Understand the nature and composition of our advocacy teams and work so that I can find a way to participate and collaborate. ]]> 2022-10-06 19:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980129 No idea, just learning about LAB! https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980237 2022-10-06 19:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980237 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980243 Understand the nature and composition of our advocacy teams and work so that I can find a way to participate and collaborate. ]]> 2022-10-06 19:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980243 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980616 first, learn more about the structures of our system here

2nd, leverage that structure and system in whatever way possible in the pursuit of better support for graduate education both pro-actively for the future, and reparative towards past harm

]]> 2022-10-06 19:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329980616 Build relationships! https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329981145 I've found that relationships are key to enacting change or learning about valuable perspectives that might differ from your own.]]> 2022-10-06 19:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329981145 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329981713 Communicate with our student leaders in different equity-based groups, clubs, or initiatives. ]]> 2022-10-06 19:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329981713 Incorporate accessibility in advocacy work. https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329981845 2022-10-06 19:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329981845 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329982387 I look forward to learning what I don't know I don't know.

]]> 2022-10-06 19:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329982387 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329982557 Student-based, student-focused, and student-centered.]]> 2022-10-06 19:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329982557 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329983558 Honestly, it's the first time I've heard of the LAB in my time at the UW. Legislative processes can be really scary and intimidating for people who are not familiar with policy, so I hope that the LAB can be more approachable and friendly to new folks, even those who are adjacent — this ties in with the work on equity. ]]> 2022-10-06 19:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329983558 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329983807 use research practice and knowledge to inform our processes]]> 2022-10-06 19:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329983807 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329986998 proactive

communicative

compassionate




]]> 2022-10-06 19:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329986998 https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329990422 continued ongoing effort towards meaningful, responsive, positive change for grads

]]> 2022-10-06 19:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2329990422 Nothing About Us Without Us'd https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2338538286 We have provide the context for "the graduate student experience" because we are always "competing" with other worthy policy domains (e.g. PK-12 school, healthcare reform, environmental regulation). We need to highlight how access to graduate education is becoming more necessary for careers, and we need to recognize that barriers to higher education perpetuate injustice (not just inequity, but injustice) in our society.]]> 2022-10-13 10:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2338538286 Deliverables and Outreach https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2338547884 Besides the legislative agenda and one-pagers, a systematic approach to outreach activates the expertise of grad students. Invite the type of student who might have expertise in the domains we set in our policy agenda. Even if they can't provide a full analysis on a topic, they can speak more fully on topics. Support them and check in so we can get them to testify in Olympia.]]> 2022-10-13 10:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2338547884 Organizing https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2338551882 Advocacy is what we do on behalf of others. We need to aspire to organize people from different backgrounds. No matter how well-researched an advocacy team is, the message will almost always be more genuine when it comes from someone who we support who has "lived experience."]]> 2022-10-13 10:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gpssvpex/hb9cvbsae5igt9k0/wish/2338551882