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UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 882191937 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B80 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · albany.edu
revenue
$305K
expenses
$192K
net assets
$336K
employees
41
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

RESOURCES, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND WORKERS OF SUNY ALBANY, NEW YORK

profile · synthesized from sources

Graduate Student Association (GSA) is a student-run nonprofit at the University at Albany that provides resources, advocacy, and support for graduate students and workers. It offers professional development and research grants, free printing services, social and professional events, and representation in university governance. The organization promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic freedom within the campus community.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Free Printing and Copying Services
Provides free printing and copying access to graduate students at Uptown, Downtown, and Health Sciences campuses upon registration
Funding for Graduate Student Organizations
Provides financial support and resources to Recognized Graduate Student Organizations (RGSOs)
Graduate Student Advocacy
Represents graduate student interests at the university, SUNY Student Assembly, and community levels, advocating for equity, inclusion, and worker rights
Professional Development Events
Organizes events and opportunities to enhance the academic and professional growth of graduate students
Professional Development Grants
Offers funding up to $650 for conference travel, presentations, workshops, and other academic professional development activities for graduate students
Research Grants
Provides up to $650 to support research-related expenses such as travel, supplies, and participant compensation for graduate students conducting sanctioned research
Social Events
Hosts social gatherings and networking opportunities for graduate students across campuses
Thesis Project Grants
Supports thesis-specific project costs such as art supplies or community outreach event materials for graduate students completing degree requirements
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Student Government Representation 1 activity
    • Advocacy for graduate students
      Represents and advocates for graduate students at the University at Albany, within the SUNY Student Assembly, and in the local community to advance their rights and interests.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Alumni engagement and recognition
      Organizes annual events such as Homecoming and the Excellence Awards Gala to celebrate alumni achievements and maintain engagement with a global network of over 205,000 alumni.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Graduate student governance and policy engagement
      Convenes monthly Assembly meetings during the academic year to facilitate governance, policy discussion, and democratic participation among graduate students.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Graduate student social and community events
      Hosts social events and activities to foster community and engagement among graduate students at the University at Albany.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Meeting space and administrative support for graduate students
      Provides access to meeting rooms in the Uptown campus GSA office and offers free printing and copying services across Uptown, Downtown, and Health Science campuses.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Microcredential and digital badge programs
      Offers microcredential programs at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, many available online, and issues digital badges via Credly to learners who complete them, supporting skill recognition and workforce readiness.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Professional development and career support for graduate students
      Organizes professional development events and career webinars to support graduate students in building skills and advancing their careers.
  • Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
    • Research and professional development grants for graduate students
      Provides funding through grants to support research and professional development activities of graduate students at the University at Albany.
  • Student Organization Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Support for Recognized Graduate Student Organizations (RGSOs)
      Provides funding and resources to Recognized Graduate Student Organizations to support their operations and programming.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Library and digital resource access
      Provides interactive library maps and institutional access to the Wall Street Journal Online subscription for all University at Albany students, faculty, and staff.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$305K
Contributions & grants$33K11%
Program service revenue$272K89%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$192K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$59K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$380K
Cash$380K
Investments$0
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$336K
Liquid reserves23.7 mo
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue +0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AISSATA BARRY PRESIDENT 2 $7K
DANIELA SANCLEMENTE VICE-PRESIDENT 2 $6K
YAMINI KUMARAN TREASURER 2 $3K
AREZOO HAJIGHORBANI DEI CHAIR 2 $3K
board members · 1
  • KELLY F OSEI — VICE-PRESIDENT
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Credly Partner — Partners with Credly to issue and host digital badges for completed microcredentials.
  • SUNY Student Assembly Partner — Collaborates with the SUNY Student Assembly on graduate student advocacy efforts.
  • Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as a platform for hosting online alumni events and webinars.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy for Systemic Change
    methodology: advocacy_for_systemic_change
    By organizing graduate student advocacy, the organization drives institutional progress in diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, and academic freedom because collective action creates leverage for structural reform.
  • Integrated Support Model
    methodology: integrated support model
    By combining resource provision, advocacy, and direct support, the organization advances the well-being and interests of graduate students because holistic, multi-channel interventions address both immediate needs and systemic barriers.