In January 1969, the graduate students at UCSD asked all fifteen graduate departments to nominate a representative from their departments to come to a special meeting to initiate discussion of matters affecting graduate study and the welfare of graduate students. This discussion revolved around two central questions: (1) What is the appropriate form of graduate student representation on the Academic Senate; and, (2) What form of organization can best serve the diverse interests of graduate students from several departments. This group of students was called the "Graduate Student Representatives". In June of 1970, this same group of graduate representatives renamed themselves the Graduate Student Council and later in June of 1984, changed their name to the Graduate Student Association. Although the name has changed, the issues still remain the same. The Gradate Student Association works on behalf of all graduate and professional students to advocate and represent the issues, needs, and concerns of graduate/professional students at UCSD. What started with 15 department representatives and two fundamental issues has now grown to over 60+ departmental representatives addressing multiple, varied, complex issues. We are your voice and are proud to work on your behalf!