Graduate Council

Graduate Council Description, Purpose and Membership

Voting Membership: Eight faculty members (two elected from each college), Director of Graduate Studies (Ex Officio) and the Registrar (Ex Officio). The Director of Graduate Studies serves as Chair of the committee and votes only in case of a tie.

Non-Voting Membership: Graduate Coordinators/Directors, the Faculty Senate Representative, and the Library Representative.

Term of service: Three years for elected  members.

Purpose: Graduate Council considers any academic matters related to graduate education at the University. Specific areas of consideration for the council include new degree program proposals and new graduate courses; changes in degree programs or courses; new and existing policies, procedures, and assessment related to graduate study. Actions taken by the council related to these matters are forwarded to the Faculty Senate for consideration.

Council Structure