But how we do it, and when, and where will be different. Technology will also change how we approach the process of teaching and learning. These are some of the issues, as I see them. But the role of the graduate dean is to lead the College in enunciating its own Vision of itself. First of all, this means leading the graduate faculty in an assessment of the present curriculum , focusing and redirecting resources as needed.
Sustainability depends on the principles of reuse and recycling.
Graduate work in a comprehensive university has its own role and character, distinct from that which occurs at a research and a doctoral university. Second, it is the role of the Dean to lead the entire campus community in a common effort to serve our various partners . In addition to the traditional pure research, we must be of service to the communities which support us through mentoring, applied research, continuing education and community service. Third, the graduate dean will provide significant assistance to MnSCU as it works to define the role of graduate education in the System. MSU is the largest provider of graduate education in the System, and has an interest in helping our new partners in the merged system understand the role that graduate education and research plays in the System.