MPA Graduate Student Committee

Mission:
The Michigan Psychological Association Graduate Student (MPAGS) Committee represents the interests of graduate students in psychology graduate programs in Michigan. MPAGS works to promote the advancement and inclusion of graduate students in state psychology efforts. The committee provides support and guidance for students at all stages of graduate school. MPAGS is passionate about involving students in learning practical skills as they advance in the field of psychology and prepare to become active members in professional psychology.



How does the purpose of the committee fit with the MPA mission?

The MPAGS Committee represents psychologists’ interests by:
  • Understanding the needs of graduate students within the state.
  • Increasing engagement with and advocacy for graduate students.
  • Representing graduate students to the MPA board.
  • Promoting recruitment and retention of graduate students as they transition to practicing psychologists in MI.
  • Fostering a community that includes graduate students in leadership.
The MPAGS committee represents the mental health needs of the public by:
  • Advocating for graduate students and their training, which will promote long-term access to high-quality mental health care in the State of Michigan.
  • Connecting graduate students to MPA, increasing the sustainability of the association and its missions to represent the public’s mental health needs.