Sociology Graduate Student Association
Bobcat Build
Officers
President
Pamela Hanson
Vice President
Mikaela Billington
Treasurer
Cristina Jardon
Social Chair
Valorie Allen
Our Mission
The Sociology Graduate Student Association (SGSA) provides Sociology Graduate Students and Graduate Minors with a supportive cohort of individuals seeking professional development and socialization in the discipline.
Selection for membership in SGSA is based on holding graduate student status with a Major or Minor in Sociology or Applied Sociology. Members must be in good standing with the University.
Staff Advisor
Lindy Warner
mk34@txstate.edu
The Benefits of Membership
Mentorship
SGSA offers peer-mentoring opportunities for graduate students, and graduate/undergraduate mentorship groups for Sociology majors and minors.
Academic Success
SGSA assists in the facilitation of weekly writing meetings, GRE study sessions, Comprehensive Exam preparation, and "thesis bootcamp" sessions.
Professional Development
SGSA posts updates on upcoming conferences and publishing opportunities, assists with career preparation, mock interviews, and PhD applications.
Events
SGSA hosts guest lectures, coordinates fun social events including recruitment events, game nights and activities with Sociology Club
Contact Information
Email: txstsgsa@txstate.edu
Monthly Meetings: UAC 474, dates on the Department Calendar