The Graduate Council establishes regulations and standards for graduate study with the approval of the Faculty Senate and advises the vice provost of graduate studies on exceptions or adjustments to policy.
Graduate Council members assist with:
- Reviewing graduate program curriculum proposals. Proposals for new curricula or revisions to existing curricula (R401s) are reviewed and approved by the Graduate Council.
- Reviewing changes to Graduate School policy. Changes to Graduate School requirements (e.g., admission requirements) and other policies as listed in the SGS Graduate Faculty Handbook, are reviewed and approved by the Council.
- Advise the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies on General Matters.
Members
The Graduate Council includes one representative from each of the academic colleges, three appointed representatives from Faculty Senate, a representative from the Library, and a USUSA Graduate Student Representative, all of whom are voting members. The Council is chaired by the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies. The Office of Research and the Office of the Registrar can each appoint an ex-officio member.
The Graduate Council sends one member as a representative to the Curriculum Committee, and one to the Educational Policies Committee.
All faculty members of the council serve three-year terms. The graduate students are appointed for one-year terms by the Graduate Student Senate.
| Member | Representing | Term End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Thornton-Kurth | Agriculture and Natural Resources | kara.thornton@usu.edu | |
| Sean Johnson | Arts + Science | sean.johnson@usu.edu | |
| Brad Lindsey | Business | brad.lindsey@usu.edu | |
| Jody Clarke Midura | Education & Human Services | jody.clarke@usu.edu | |
| Christopher Fox | Engineering | c.fox@usu.edu | |
| Toni Gibbons | USU Registrar | toni.gibbons@usu.edu | Non-expiring, Ex officio |
| Jamie Parry | Graduate Student Senator | gradsenator.ususa@usu.edu | |
| Britt Fagerheim | Library | britt.fagerheim@usu.edu | |
| Alexa Sand | Office of Research | alexa.sand@usu.edu | Non-expiring, Ex officio |
| David Feldon | School of Graduate Studies, V.P., Grad Council Chair | david.feldon@usu.edu | |
| Susannah French | School of Graduate Studies, Associate V.P. | susannah.french@usu.edu | |
| Chris Davies | Vet Med | chris.davies@usu.edu | |
| Rose Judd-Murray | Faculty Senate | rose.juddmurray@usu.edu |
Schedule of Council Meetings
The Graduate Council meets monthly during the academic year, typically on the second Thursday of each month, at 3:00pm.
Meeting agendas will be distributed before the meeting.
Please contact the School of Graduate Studies Administrative Assistant if you:
- Have proposals or agenda items for the Graduate Council.
- Proposals and agenda items are due by 5:00pm on the date listed below.
- Are unable to attend one of the meetings, to let them know who will be substituting for you.
| Meeting Date | Agenda Items Due Date |
|---|---|
| Sept. 11 | Sep. 4 |
| Oct. 9 | Oct. 2 |
| Nov. 13 | Nov. 6 |
| Dec. 11 | Dec. 4 |
| January - No Meeting | |
| Feb. 12 | Feb. 5 |
| Mar. 26 | Mar. 19 |
| Apr. 9 | Apr. 2 |