The mission of the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), in striving to enrich the experience of graduate and professional students, shall be to provide: a unified and informed voice representing graduate and professional students to the University’s administration, Board of Trustees, academic units, and other external organizations that make decisions on behalf of students; a forum to address the ideas and concerns of graduate and professional students; support of scholarly activities and professional development; leadership, social, and service opportunities to the graduate and professional student body; and, events and activities to promote a sense of community among graduate and professional students and their families.