It may occasionally be necessary to look up historical information about when, why, and how a program, course, or degree changed. Previous agendas and minutes of the George Mason University Graduate Council are arranged in a directory in a public Blackboard folder. For additional information, please contact the Office of Accreditation and Program integrity at oapi@gmu.edu
The Graduate Council oversees graduate courses, certificates, concentrations, degree programs and policies.
The Council may advise the Provost regarding:
- Academic policies governing graduate education
- Approval of new and revised graduate courses and programs
- Review and assessment of graduate programs
- Planning and attainment of graduate education strategic goals
- Policies and resources for graduate student support
The Council meets monthly during the academic year. Meetings are open to the entire George Mason University community.
Agenda items must be submitted two weeks prior to the meeting date. Late submissions will be postponed to the next meeting. The agenda will be posted online one week prior to the meeting. All meetings will be held 1:30-3 pm. Videoconferencing with the Arlington Campus and Science and Technology Campus are available with advance notice.
| Agenda Items Due | Agenda Online | Meeting Date | Meeting Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | Aug 12 | Aug 19, 2020 | Via WebEx |
| Sep 2 | Sep 9 | Sep 16, 2020 |
Via WebEx |
| Oct 7 | Oct 14 | Oct 21, 2020 |
Via WebEx |
| Nov 4 | Nov 11 | Nov 18, 2020 |
Via WebEx |
| Dec 2 | Dec 9 | Dec 16, 2020 | Via Zoom |
| Jan 6 | Jan 13 | Jan 20, 2021 | Via Zoom |
| Feb 10 | Feb 17 | Feb 24, 2021 | Via Zoom |
| Mar 3 | Mar 10 | Mar 17, 2021 | Via Zoom |
| Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Apr 21, 2021 | Via Zoom |
| May 5 | May 12 | May 19, 2021 | Via Zoom |
Graduate Council Roster
|
Representative |
Contact Information | Term |
|---|---|---|
|
Laurence C. Bray |
Associate Provost & Senior Faculty Fellow, Graduate Education |
|
|
Kristin Amaya |
Graduate Council Secretary |
|
|
Laura Kosoglu |
Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Michael Bloom |
Associate Professor |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Marguerite Rippy |
Associate Dean of Graduate Academic Affairs |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Deborah J. Goodings |
Professor and Associate Dean |
08/18 to 08/21 |
|
Lisa Kahn |
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs |
08/12 to 08/23 |
|
Shannon Davis |
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Sociology and Anthropology |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Lilianna Deveneau |
President, Graduate and Professional Student Association |
08/20 to 08/21 |
|
Jennifer Hathaway College of Education & Human Development |
Assistant Professor of Education, ELS 703-993-5789 jhathaw2@gmu.edu |
8/20 to 8/23 |
|
Benoit Van Aken |
Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Cristiana Stan |
Associate Professor, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences |
09/19 to 08/21 |
|
Ellen Rodgers |
Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs |
05/18 to 08/21 |
|
Donna Fox |
Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Special Programs |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Thomas Flores |
Assistant Professor |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Thys van Schaik |
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs |
08/19 to 08/22 |
|
Robert Weiler |
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs |
03/19 to 08/22 |
|
Paige Wolf |
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs |
08/19 to 08/22 |