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. The next Graduate Council meeting will take place Wednesday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.
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 - 3:00 p.m. 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 | via Zoom |
| Sep 1 | Sep 8 | Sep 15, 2021 |
via Zoom |
| Oct 6 | Oct 13 | Oct 20, 2021 |
via Zoom |
| Nov 3 | Nov 10 | Nov 17, 2021 |
via Zoom |
| Dec 1 | Dec 8 | Dec 15, 2021 | via Zoom |
| Jan 5 | Jan 12 | Jan 19, 2022 | via Zoom |
| Feb 2 | Feb 9 | Feb 16, 2022 | via Zoom |
| Mar 2 | Mar 9 | Mar 23, 2022 | via Zoom |
| Apr 6 | Apr 13 | Apr 20, 2022 | via Zoom |
| May 4 | May 11 | May 18, 2022 | 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 |
08/21 to 08/24 |
|
Lisa Kahn |
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs |
08/12 to 08/23 |
|
Michael Malouf |
Associate Professor |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Steven Zhou |
President, Graduate and Professional Student Association szhou9@gmu.edu |
08/21 to 08/22 |
|
Jennifer Hathaway |
Assistant Professor of Education, ELS |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Benoit Van Aken |
Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Cristiana Stan |
Professor, Associate Chair, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences |
08/21 to 08/22 |
|
Ellen Rodgers |
Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs |
08/21 to 08/24 |
|
Donna Fox |
Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Special Programs |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Thomas Flores |
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs |
08/20 to 08/23 |
|
Bonnie Stabile |
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs |
08/21 to 08/24 |
|
Robert Weiler |
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs |
03/19 to 08/22 |
|
Paige Wolf |
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs |
08/19 to 08/22 |
| Terrence Lyons Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution |
Associate Professor 703-993-1336 tlyons1@gmu.edu |
2/22 to 8/22 |
|
Ioannis Bellos |
Associate Professor, ISOM |
2/22 to 8/22 |
| Jill Deering Schar School of Policy and Government |
Senior Associate Dean of Student and Academic Affairs 703-993-8209 jdeering@gmu.edu |
2/22 to 8/22 |
| Gregory Robinson College of Visual and Performing Arts |
Faculty-World Music, School of Music 703-993-5094 grobins8@gmu.edu |
2/22 to 8/22 |