Apply to be on the Ed Studies Graduate Studies Committee

The committee is seeking a student member to serve a two-year term from May 2024 through May 2026. The Graduate Studies Committee carries out the functions of a Department graduate committee as outlined in the Graduate School Handbook. If you are interested in applying but have questions about the position, feel free to contact outgoing student member, Huy Nguyen. You can also reach out to Ryan Provost, director of student services and graduate studies.

Apply by April 17, 2024.

Qualifications:

• Must be a doctoral-level graduate student in the Department of Educational Studies.
• Must be able to complete a two-year term (2024-2026). Students planning to graduate before Spring 2026 are not eligible.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be nominated by either a member of the Educational Studies faculty or by themselves.

Responsibilities:​​​​​​
Full details about the role and responsibilities of the Graduate Studies Committee can be found in the Grad School Handbook (section 13). Some general responsibilities include:

• The GSC formulates rules and procedures relevant to its own graduate programs within the policies established by the Graduate Council and the Graduate Faculty members in the graduate program.
• The GSC specifies admission criteria and admission credentials in addition to those required by the Graduate School.
• The GSC reviews requests from current and former graduate students for changes in program, registration, and credits.
• The GSC establishes and enforces rules, procedures, and practices consistent with high quality graduate programs.
• The GSC enforces Graduate School rules regarding master’s and doctoral degree programs.
• The GSC enforces Graduate School rules regarding graduate associates.
• The GSC reviews graduate fellowship nominations and student award nominations.
• The GSC reviews graduate-level program or course change requests.

Commitment:
Members of the Educational Studies Graduate Studies Committee are expected to:

• Attend monthly meetings held during the academic year (September-May).
• Review and be ready to discuss meeting items in preparation of monthly meetings.

Timeline:

• April 17, 2024: Applications close.
• April 23, 2024: Student member will be selected and notified.
• May 3, 2024: New student member attends their first meeting.