Graduate Policy and Procedures Subcommittee

The Graduate Policy and Procedures Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Graduate Council. They examine and recommend new policies and procedures or changes to existing policies and procedures with regard to graduate education.

The Graduate Policy and Procedures Subcommittee consists of four senate members and at least three non-senate members with representation from each college and the Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies as an ex-officio member. The Chair of the Graduate Council serves as the Chair of the Graduate Policy and Procedures Subcommittee. Terms of service are two years, staggered. Vacancies are filled during the term in which they occur from the college of the vacating member for the remainder of that person’s term.

Duties of the Graduate Policy and Procedures Subcommittee

• Examines existing policies and procedures and recommends new policies and procedures with regard to graduate education, including but not limited to policies and procedures affecting admissions, academic progress, and financial support for graduate students.
• Reviews all matters referred by the Graduate Council.
• Transmits its recommendations to the Faculty Senate Steering Committee.