Membership of the Graduate Council
The Graduate Council shall consist of the Dean of the Graduate College who serves as Chair, one member of the graduate faculty representing each graduate degree program, and two graduate student representatives. Each academic college and the Library shall have at least one representative member on the Council. The term of office for members of the Graduate Council is based upon a three-year rotation. A Graduate Council member may be selected for two consecutive terms, but following the second term shall not be eligible to serve until after the lapse of an intervening year.
Duties
Duties of the Graduate Council shall include:
Review and assess existing graduate programs.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the improvement of the operation of the Graduate College.
Recommend amendments to existing policies and procedures related to the Graduate College.
Determine outcomes of student appeals.
Develop and regularly review criteria for membership in the graduate faculty.
Review proposals for new graduate programs and for the addition, suspension and deletion of courses.