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 4 | Aug 11 | Aug 18, 2021 | Merten 1201 |
| Sep 1 | Sep 8 | Sep 15, 2021 |
Merten 1201 |
| Oct 6 | Oct 13 | Oct 20, 2021 |
Merten 1201 |
| Nov 3 | Nov 10 | Nov 17, 2021 |
Merten 1201 |
| Dec 1 | Dec 8 | Dec 15, 2021 | Merten 1201 |
| Jan 5 | Jan 12 | Jan 19, 2022 | Merten 1201 |
| Feb 2 | Feb 9 | Feb 16, 2022 | JC Gold Room |
| Mar 2 | Mar 9 | Mar 16, 2022 | Merten 1201 |
| Apr 6 | Apr 13 | Apr 20, 2022 | Merten 1201 |
| May 4 | May 11 | May 18, 2022 | JC Room B |
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 |