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 WebEx |
| Jan 6 | Jan 13 | Jan 20, 2021 | Merten Hall 1201 or WebEx |
| Feb 10 | Feb 17 | Feb 24, 2021 | Merten Hall 1201 or WebEx |
| Mar 3 | Mar 10 | Mar 17, 2021 | Merten Hall 1201 or WebEx |
| Mar 31 | Apr 7 | Apr 14, 2021 | Merten Hall 1201 or WebEx |
| May 5 | May 12 | May 19, 2021 | Merten Hall 1201 or WebEx |
Graduate Council Roster
|
Representative |
Contact Information | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Laurence C. Bray Chair |
Associate Provost & Senior Faculty Fellow, Graduate Education 703-993-2218 lbray2@gmu.edu |
|
| Kristin Amaya Graduate Council Secretary |
Graduate Council Secretary 703-993-6382 kfairch1@gmu.edu |
|
| Laura Kosoglu Volgenau School of Engineering |
Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor, Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering 703-993-5319 lkosoglu@gmu.edu |
08/20 to 08/23 |
| Michael Bloom College of Health and Human Services |
Associate Professor, College of Humanities and Human Services |
08/20 to 08/23 |
| Marguerite Rippy College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
Associate Dean of Graduate Academic Affairs, College of Humanities and Social Sciences mrippy2@gmu.edu |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Deborah J. Goodings |
Professor and Associate Dean |
08/18 to 08/21 |
| Lisa Kahn College of Visual and Performing Arts |
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs 703-993-4541 lkahn2@gmu.edu |
08/17 to 08/20 |
| Shannon Davis College of Humanites and Social Sciences |
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology 703-993-1433 sdaviso@gmu.edu |
08/20 to 08/23 |
| Lilianna Deveneau Student Representative |
President, Graduate and Professional Student Association ldevenea@gmu.edu |
08/20 to 08/21 |
|
Benoit Van Aken |
Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry 703-993-1091 bvanaken@gmu |
08/20 to 08/23 |
| Cristiana Stan Faculty Senate |
Associate Professor, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences 703-993-5391 cstan@gmu.edu |
09/19 to 08/20 |
| Ellen Rodgers College of Education & Human Development |
Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs 703-993-2034 erodger1@gmu.edu |
05/18 to 05/21 |
| Donna Fox College of Science |
Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Special Programs 703-993-8797 dfox1@gmu.edu |
08/20 to 08/21 |
| Thomas Flores School for Conflict Analysis & Resolution |
Assistant Professor, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution 703-993-9409 tflores2@gmu.edu |
08/20 to 08/23 |
| Thys van Schaik Schar School of Policy and Government |
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs 703-993-8227 mvanscha@gmu.edu |
08/19 to 08/22 |
| Robert Weiler College of Health and Human Services |
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs 703-993-1920 rweiler@gmu.edu |
03/19 to 05/22 |
| Paige Wolf School of Business |
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs 703-993-1758 pwolf1@gmu.edu |
08/19 to 08/22 |