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The Graduate Studies
Committee (GSC) serves as the primary faculty governance body for all
graduate school related activities. It is a standing committee of the
University Faculty Senate and is made up of representatives from all
academic departments offering graduate programs and/or specializations
and a representative from the University library. The Chair of the
Graduate Student Association and one member of the GSA at large are also
members with voting privileges. The Dean of Graduate Studies is an
ex-officio member.
The primary functions
of the GSC are to:
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Review and recommend
to the Curriculum Committee all proposals and recommendations
regarding graduate courses and programs.
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Formulate and
recommend to the Faculty Senate academic policies affecting graduate
matters such as academic standards, degree requirements, and
admission policies.
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Evaluate
proposals and recommendations of faculty members, departments, and
university committees for their effect on the whole graduate program.
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Hear appeals from
the administrative decisions of the Dean of the School of Graduate
Studies relative to admission to candidacy, meeting of degree
requirements and similar matters.
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Recommend to the
Dean the names of graduate students eligible for scholarships,
fellowships and other awards.
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Present to the
Faculty Senate an annual report of the activities of the committee
prior to the close of the academic year.
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Advise the Dean
regarding graduate programs, policies and procedures.
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