The Graduate Studies Committee serves to advise Senate on all matters related to graduate-level education; policies and practices related to the development, review, approval, delivery and evaluation of graduate-level courses and programs; policies, practices and criteria for the admission, evaluation and promotion of graduate students; criteria for awarding graduate credentials; and policies related to compliance with standards of academic integrity and ethics, promotion of cultural diversity and intellectual collegiality.
It reviews proposals for new programs and courses and for curriculum changes from the Graduate Program Committees and makes recommendations to the Academic Planning and Priorities Committee; ensures regular and systematic external assessment and review of graduate programs; and reviews for approval applications for faculty participation as Full, Adjunct and Associate Graduate Instructor/Supervisor following approval of the Dean.
Further, the committee engages in strategic planning for graduate education consistent with the academic plan and research plan; fosters cross-disciplinary exchange to facilitate the sharing of courses, expertise, and other resources; conducts research and provides a forum for sharing best practices in graduate education; and supports best practices for graduate student engagement and support.
Finally, it submits to Senate an annual report on graduate studies.
