The Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Five at-large members elected by the Graduate Faculty, with no more than two members from any one undergraduate college. The term of elected members shall be three years from the beginning of the fall semester following their election. A one year waiting period shall be required before a person whose three year term has expired is eligible for re-election to the Graduate Council. When vacancies occur, elections will be held to complete the unexpired terms.
Persons filling unexpired terms are immediately eligible for re-election to a new three year term.
The Deans' representatives will serve on a continuous basis unless the Graduate Dean is otherwise notified. All full, associate and adjunct members of the Graduate Faculty are eligible to vote in Council elections. When a vacancy occurs, an undergraduate college shall, as soon as possible, nominate and elect by ballot, in a manner prescribed by the Graduate Dean, the Graduate Faculty member to fill a vacancy. The Graduate Dean shall conduct the election for vacancies among members at-large by April 21st. Dean's Appointed Representatives Vacancies among the Dean's appointed representative shall be filled by May 1st.