Graduate Council
The Graduate Council is composed of 22 members including the Dean of the Graduate College, who serves as Chairman; Deans of the Schools;ten elected faculty members (one from each department that offers a graduate degree); one student member elected or appointed by the Organization of Graduate Students; the Executive Vice President and Provost; the Director of Financial Aid, the Director of the Summer Session; and the University Registrar. The Executive VicePresident and Provost and the University Registrar are ex-officio members. Terms for the faculty shall be for three years and shall be staggered. The term for the graduate student shall be up to two years.
The Graduate Council shall:
- Formulate standards and regulations affecting all graduate curricula and work leading to a graduate degree
- Institute said standards and regulations as delegated by the Graduate Faculty
- Serve and act on behalf of the faculty and students in the Graduate College
| Elected/Appointed Members of the Graduate Council | |
Dr. Joyce Jarrett |
Provost |
Dr. Douglas DePriest |
Interim Dean, School of Science |
Dr. Mamie E. Locke |
Dean, School of Liberal Arts |
Dr. Sid Howard Credle |
Dean, School of Business |
Mrs. Jorsene Cooper |
University Registrar |
Dr. Pamela Hammond |
Dean, School of Nursing |
Dr. Cassandra Herring |
Dean, College of Continuing Education |
Dr. Pollie Murphy |
Director, Summer Session |
Mr. Martin Miles |
Director, Financial Aid |
The Graduate Council generally meets on the second Thursday of every month during the academic year.