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Black Graduate Student Association

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
BGSA
Purpose:
The BGSA is an educational organization committed to the identification, development, recruitment, and academic/professional achievement of Black graduate students at Texas A&M University.
Year Founded:
1989
Membership Dues:
$35.00
Admits Members:
Ongoing
Meeting Locations:
MSC, Rudder Tower, and Of- Campus

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
G Santee Riley
Public Contact E-mail Address:
griley5@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
(231)531-6857

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
http://bgsa-tamu.weebly.com
Organization E-mail Address:
bgsa.tamu@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
General (No College)
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
51-100
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Three or more times per semester
Fundraising Events:
Twice per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Three or more times per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Twice per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Three or more times per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Once per year
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Never
New Member Orientation/Training:
Once per semester
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Never
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never