Graduate Council & Committees

A variety of committees, under the umbrella of the Graduate Council, work in concert with the Graduate College dean to establish policies and procedures for the Graduate College. The Graduate Council includes one delegate from each academic department that sponsors an advanced degree program, plus representatives from the Graduate Student and Professional Association.

The following committees play a critical role in forming procedures and policies that affect the Graduate College, its faculty members, and its students.

The Executive Committee consists of chairs of all Graduate College Committees, Graduate Council Chair, and the GPSA president. The Executive Committee advises the Graduate College dean and aids in strategic planning for the Graduate College.

  1. Graduate Council 2009 - 2010 (PDF)
  2. Executive Committee Assists in agenda-setting for the Graduate Council and makes recommendations to Graduate College administrators.
  3. Curriculum Committee Reviews and approves new graduate courses and graduate curriculum revisions.
  4. New Program Evaluation Committee Reviews and recommends approval of new graduate degree programs and changes to existing programs.
  5. Graduate Student Funding Committee Develops guidelines for awarding graduate student funding for fellowships and scholarships. It also recommends recipients of fellowships and scholarhips.
  6. Program Review Committee Works in conjunction with the Faculty Senate to review existing graduate programs.
  7. Faculty and Student Issues Committee Reviews and develops policies related to faculty and student welfare and reviews faculty and student academic appeals.
  8. Graduate Assessment Committee Advises on assessment issues and recommends actions to the dean of the Graduate College.
  9. Ad-Hoc Professional Development Committee Cultivates opportunities for professional development activities and skills for graduate and professional students.

For more information about the role of the Graduate Council and work of the faculty committees, please contact Dr. Kate Korgan, senior associate dean of the Graduate College, at 895-4070.

Graduate Council & Committees