Charles Bugre is a PhD Candidate at the Information School (iSchool). His research focuses on digital skills of people with low-levels of literacy, future of libraries and problematic information. As a Senator for the PhD information Science Program since 2022, he has contributed in so many ways to support and improve the work of the GPSS.
He has served as an executive senator, a member of the Election Committee, the Finance and Budget Committee and as a representative on the Faculty Council on Academic Standards. He also spearheaded the creation of the Committee for Senators Motivation and Retention to encourage more interest and active participation of graduate and professional students in the GPSS. He represented the GPSS in the Student Technology Fee Committee in 2022/2023 through which he successfully advocated and contributed to the initiation of stipends for committee members. He also supported students in the Information School and student groups like AVELA (A Vision for Engineering Literacy and Access) to successfully apply for STF funds.