History

The Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) was reestablished in the fall semester of 1997 at the Florida State University (FSU)

Goals

BGSA accomplishes its goals by hosting speakers who educate the members on various topics, providing minority undergraduates with mentorship and presenting relevant programs. In an effort to foster a nurturing atmosphere, the organization sponsors social events for its members as well as other graduate organizations.

1) To promote and encourage community service within the African-American community.

2) To establish a strong rapport among faculty, staff and administrators.

3) To disseminate information to members pertaining to academic, financial, and social needs.

4) To strengthen liaisons with administrators, faculty, other student organizations and the African-American community at large.

5) To advocate and assist in the recruitment of minority faculty, other professional staff administrators and graduate students.

6) To promote excellence in educational instruction, research and presentation of graduate work.

7) To develop an environment where each student can foster their academic and social ability.

8) To establish a support network.

 

Black Graduate Student Association, Florida State University, A305 Oglesby Union, Tallahassee, Fl 32306-2004, BGSA_FSU@hotmail.com

The Cultivation of Success of Black Graduate Students.