All rules affecting graduate work and the inauguration of new graduate programs must be approved by the Graduate Faculty. The Dean and His Office. 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. The Graduate Council is composed of 18 members and the Dean of The Graduate School, who serves as chair. There are 16 faculty representatives and two student representatives.
Associate deans serve in a nonvoting, ex officio capacity.
The Graduate Council approves or disapproves proposals concerning courses offered for graduate credit, and advises and lends assistance to the Dean of The Graduate School in his execution of policies and regulations determined by the Graduate Faculty. Directors of Graduate Studies. A Director of Graduate Studies is appointed for each program of graduate study. Among other duties, each director serves as adviser to students majoring in his or her area. An overall undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5 and 3.0 on all graduate work is required by The Graduate School.