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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 Sustainable Agriculture Student Association (SASA)
The SASA 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/sasa.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
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