GPSS to host forum with Wendy Wintersteen, senior administrators

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Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen speaks at Ames Public Library on Sept. 27. Wintersteen spoke about being the university’s first female president.

Matt Tibesar

Members of the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) will be given the opportunity to provide feedback to improve the Iowa State community.

GPSS will be conducting a town hall meeting with Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen and other senior administrators from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in Parks Library Room 198.

“Whether you’re a new graduate student or a continuing student, you can use this opportunity to voice your concerns over factors that may be affecting your student experience at ISU,” according to an email from Norin Chaudhry, the GPSS president.

Administrators, including Wintersteen, will answer questions regarding residential services, student wellness services, graduate and professional development opportunities, financial aid opportunities, visa-related information and other questions related to academic and non-academic issues, Chaudhry said.

The senior administrators who will be participating in the town hall are Dr. Martino Harmon, the senior vice president for Student Affairs, Pam Cain, the interim senior vice president for the Division of Finance and University Services, Carolyn Cutrona, associate dean of the Graduate College and Roberta Johnson, the director of the Financial Aid Office.

Other administrators may also be in attendance for additional questions or comments.

The GPSS hopes the town hall will provide an opportunity for graduate students to have their concerns addressed, and give the University ideas for possible improvement.