Graduate Student Advisory Council
GSAC EHHS: Elevating Graduate Student Experiences in Education, Health and Human Sciences
The Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (EHHS) serves as a conduit between EHHS graduate students and the Dean.
Discover how the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) of EHHS fosters a vibrant community for graduate students: monthly meetings, engaging activities, and an open invitation for suggestions. Contact us at ehhs-gsac@uidaho.edu.
EHHS GSAC College Award: Empowering Graduate Students at University of Idaho
Explore the EHHS GSAC College Award, a unique opportunity for graduate students in Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho. Elevate your academic journey with support for conference presentations, attendance, and publications. Showcase your remarkable work!
EHHS GSAC is thrilled to introduce the first-ever college award tailored for graduate students within the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho. This prestigious award aims to empower and encourage graduate students to excel in their academic pursuits.
We focus on fostering excellence through conference presentations, attendance, and publications. We believe in showcasing the exceptional work carried out by our talented students. This initiative reflects our commitment to promoting academic achievements within the vibrant community of EHHS.
If you're a graduate student at the University of Idaho looking to share your groundbreaking research, enhance your academic presence, or contribute to scholarly publications, the EHHS GSAC College Award is your gateway to success.
Seize this opportunity to spotlight your amazing work within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Apply now and be part of a community dedicated to advancing knowledge and making a lasting impact.
For more information, please contact us at ehhs-gsac@uidaho.edu. Join EHHS GSAC in celebrating academic excellence and showcasing the extraordinary accomplishments of our graduate students.
IDEAS Student Research Symposium
Annually the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences hosts a virtual live event showcasing the research, scholarship and creative works of EHHS students.
The GSAC Dissertation Award supports EHHS doctoral (EdD/PhD) students in their journey toward dissertation. The award funding is to contribute funds toward doctoral students’ dissertation and related program expectations. Funding requests must be related to the prelim, proposal or dissertation. Approved activities or items could include publication fees and open access charges, equipment, participant compensation, travel to conferences, etc.
There are two funding cycles. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each cycle will award up to a total of $2,000 with a maximum single award not to exceed $500. Once funding runs out for an award cycle, the application submission will close.
Award Cycle #1: July 1 – December 31
Award Cycle #2: January 1 – June 31
To apply, you will need to provide your requested funding amount, rationale for funding request and a faculty letter of support specifically outlining how the funds would support your progress toward your dissertation.
Committee members
Maxx Antush (M.S., CISSN)
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Exercise Science
President 2024-2025
Maxx is a 3rd Year Exercise Science Ph.D. student in the Movement Science Department. You can find him running the trails on Moscow Mountain or looking for Bigfoot in his free time.
Maxx Antush, (MS, CISSN)
Elise Kokenge (B.A., M.S.)
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Education, L&C
Elise has a B.A. in Social Sciences from Washington State University and an M.S. in Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership. She is a Ph.D. candidate in the Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership program. Her current research explores persistence and retention of online graduate students in natural resources and environmental science. She also works in a professional role as the Assistant Director of Graduate Student Support in the College of Natural Resources. Elise is an avid hiker and gains deep joy spending time with her spouse, learning, cooking, traveling, and living life.
Elise Kokenge
Ann F. Brown (Ph.D., CISSN, FIADMS)
Committee Advisor
Associate Professor
Ann Brown graduated from the Florida State University in 2016 with her doctorate in exercise physiology with a research focus in sports nutrition. Additionally, while completing her doctorate she completed her didactic program in dietetics and became a certified sports nutritionist (CISSN). Prior to moving to Florida she studied Biology at Seattle University all while being a member of a pre-professional dance company. While completing her doctoral work she collaborated on and led nutrition interventions in bariatric and athletic populations. Brown is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and International Society for Sports Nutrition. Her research plan is to continue to help optimize athletic performance, alter metabolism and body composition, and improve overall health and wellness through exercise and nutrition.
Ann Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor, Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, Exercise, Sport and Health Sciences
