Demonstrated participation in the graduate teaching and research program. Appointment to full Graduate Faculty membership is made by the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies on nomination by the Dean of The Graduate School after consultation with the Graduate Council when appropriate. The finished work should meet or exceed accepted standards for publication, dissemination or performance within the particular discipline and Participation in the formulation of graduate curricula and policy. The Graduate Dean has the responsibility to appoint and monitor the progress of Associate Members of the Graduate Faculty. Associate members are authorized to teach graduate courses, direct master's theses, serve on and co-chair doctoral committees.
Associate membership continues for six years with reappointment possible after departmental review.
Membership in the Graduate Faculty is restricted to persons who satisfy the membership criteria and are able to assume the responsibilities in a particular program as set forth above. There is no category for at-large graduate faculty membership. On recommendation of the Director of Graduate Studies and with the approval of the Graduate Dean, persons who normally do not hold academic appointment in the University, but who have demonstrated an interest in collaborative participation in its graduate programs, may be appointed as Auxiliary Graduate Faculty Members. They should hold the terminal academic degree in the field and possess a record of research or creative experience which would warrant their inclusion on advisory committees to assist graduate students in conducting research. The Dean of The Graduate School is charged with the administration of the policies adopted by the Graduate Faculty and the University Senate relating to graduate studies.