The charge of the Graduate Studies Council (GSC) includes:

1. Promote and support graduate education within the University and community, specifically building a foundation and infrastructure for future graduate office, division, school or college.
2. Formulate, review, and recommend to the Academic Policy and Planning Committee graduate curricular policy;
3. Review and provide feedback to proposals for graduate and post baccalaureate degrees and credential programs, graduate academic certificate programs, and graduate courses of study in both on- and off-campus/distance learning programs based on approved criteria and procedures prior to the established curriculum approval process;
4. Proposing recommendations to the appropriate University/Senate committee for academic policies and procedures for theses, projects, and comprehensive examinations;
5. Monitoring administration and implementation of policies related to the graduate writing course requirement, should GWAR be reinstated;
6. Submit an annual report to the Vice Provost each April;
7. Maintain close liaison with the APPC and consult with this body on policy issues of mutual interest, such as scheduling, grading, calendar preparation, registration, and resources and services provided to support and ensure graduate student success; and
8. Establish criteria, standards, and procedures for all aspects of graduate course offerings.

GSC Members

Voting Members

• HyeSun Lee, Faculty Director of Graduate Studies, Faculty Co-Chair
• Andrea Bingham, Faculty Co-Chair & SOE Representative
• Sara Alcala, Graduate Student Center Representative
• Dana Baker, A & S Representative
• Beatrice de Oca, A & S Representative
• Philipa Moguel, MVS Representative
• Charles Weis, SOE Representative
• Graduate Student Representative (Open)

Non-Voting Ex-Officio Members

• Sandy Birmingham, RSP Interim Director
• Phil Hampton, A & S Dean
• Nancy Hensel, SOE Interim Dean
• Jill Leafstedt, EU Dean
• Sohui Lee, WMC Faculty Director
• Lina Neto, AVP APCI & LLR Interim Dean
• David Vera, MVS Interim Dean

Guest Members*

• Colleen Forest, University Registrar
• Emma Battles Guetter, EU Student Services Coordinator