Resources and References

This page offers links to a number of resources and references that may be of particular interest to current and prospective students, including links to
  • the GPSA Student Handbook
  • the GPSA governance document
  • financial assistance information
  • the GPSA Student Association (GPSASA)
  • the ISU Student Organic Farm
  • a recommended sustainable ag reading list
  • GPSA and ISU Graduate College forms

The Faculty and Student Handbook

The handbook is the authoritative guide that describes the curriculum; procedures for establishing your major, POS committee, and POS; and other important steps that must be completed to earn your degree.

GPSA Faculty and Student Handbook
http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/docs/GPSA_Stu_HB.pdf

The Governance Document

The governance document lays down the principles of the GPSA and outlines the operation of committees, elections, and other key administrative procedures.

GPSA Governance Document
http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/docs/gpsa_gov.pdf

Financial Assistance Information

Postings of currently available financial awards for new and continuing students are on offer at the following Web page.

http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/studentfunding.html

The GPSA Student Association (GPSASA)

The GPSASA is a means for students to participate in the decision-making processes of the GPSA and to represent their interests on campus.  For detailed information about the association's leadership and its functions, please see

http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/gpsasa.html

The ISU Student Organic Farm (SOF)

The SOF is a campus club whose membership includes undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and members of the Ames community.  The objectives of the SOF include:
  • operating a functioning farm that meets both educational and production goals,
  • practicing and experimenting with organic production methods,
  • increasing community awareness and support of local food systems, and
  • encouraging multidisciplinary cooperation in sustainable food systems.
For additional details and news, please see
http://www.agron.iastate.edu/studentfarm/

Suggested Reading in Sustainable Ag

Program faculty and staff have compiled a list of sources you may wish to consult for further reading on the topic of sustainable agriculture.

http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/reading.html

GPSA and ISU Grad College Forms

Successfully completing a graduate degree in sustainable agriculture at ISU requires the use of several forms to process specific steps.  The following link provides access to two unique forms used by the GPSA and to a large number of forms used by the Grad College.  If you have questions about any of these forms, please contact Charles Sauer, GPSA program coordinator, at gpsa@iastate.edu.

http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/forms.html