Statements Lyn and Susannah proposed that it was time for the EGSA to make another position statement to the DGSs on a topic crucial to Graduate students. Three topics were discussed and the last was chosen.
Some schools release a great deal of personal information about incoming or potential students.
When this topic is discussed recommendations will be made as to the pros and cons of providing information and suggestions will be made about what is considered acceptable by EGSA standards. This is a volatile issue and is best left to the GPSA and other higher level organizations such as the Supreme Court to discuss this. The selected topic will be which basic resources are deemed to be responsible for all graduate students. Several instances were discussed of lack of privacy and disrespect of personal property. Also the access to a graduate students office by advisors and other graduate students should be examined to consider the appropriate use.