About the GAC
The Graduate Academic Council is responsible for the conduct of the University’s graduate educational program. This Council reviews proposals for new graduate programs and provide guidance to the University Senate and the Graduate Dean on the administration of graduate education at the University.
Charter of the University Senate, Section X.4.4. The Council as a whole shall review all proposals for new graduate programs. It shall submit recommended program approvals to the University Senate for consideration.
Charter of the University Senate, Section X.4.5. The Council as a whole shall review proposals that would affect the continuation of graduate programs.
Membership 2024 - 2025
Beth Feingold, Eric Hardiman, Kathleen Flynn (Chair Fall 2024), Oleg Lunin (Chair Spring 2025), Diana Mancini, Mariola Moeyart (Spring 2025), Janice Pata, Eliot Rich, Kristie Saddler (Fall 2024), Mehmet Yigit
GAC Standing Committees 2024 - 2025
Committee on Curriculum and Instruction
Responsible for oversight of the graduate academic curriculum and in particular any proposed changes within existing programs.
Committee on Admissions and Academic Standing
Responsible for establishing the criteria for determining academic standing and admissions policy, the application of both and consideration of any related petitions for exception.
Committee on Educational Policy and Procedure
Provides recommendations on policies concerning the administration and conduct of graduate programs.
Staff Contact
Please contact Colleen Davis at [email protected] if interested in attending GAC meetings.
Meetings, Minutes & Agendas
2022 - 2023
- Sep. 20, 2022 Agenda Minutes
- Oct. 13, 2022 Agenda Minutes
- Nov. 8, 2022 Agenda Minutes
- Dec. 1, 2022 Agenda Minutes
- Feb. 2, 2023 Agenda Minutes
- Mar. 6, 2023 Agenda Minutes
- Apr. 6, 2023 Agenda Minutes
- May 8, 2023 Agenda
Contact
Kathleen Flynn (Chair, Fall 2024)
[email protected]
Oleg Lunin (Chair, Spring 2025)
[email protected]