The Council provides for participation and deliberation by those concerned with graduate programs and encourages research. The Council shares responsibility for graduate licensure programs with the Council for Teacher Education. Departments with graduate programs elect representatives, students are appointed by the academic deans, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs appoints two additional faculty members. Members are appointed by the President upon recommendation from the Dean of the College of Education. Standing Committees Appointments to standing committees are made each year by the President of the University.
Faculty members have the opportunity to request appointment to a committee.
The Committee on Committees of the Faculty Senate makes recommendations to the President. A booklet is sent to faculty at the beginning of the academic year with descriptions of the committees and current committee assignments. The SGA serves as a link between the student body and the administration. It is composed of legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch acts to assist students to attend functions, improve campus life, and make the voicing of student concerns clear to the faculty and administration.