February 17, 2016

GRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

2 - 4pm in the Student Union Ballroom

1. Welcome from Graduate Council Chair, Dr. Peter Gray

2. Graduate Committee Reports

   1. Curriculum

   2. New Programs and Program Revisions

   3. Program Review

   4. Appeals & Legal Issues

   5. Professional Development

   6. Awards

   7. Ad Hoc Top Tier

3. Dean's Report:

• 1. Top Tier Grad Implementation 

     1. GA Stipends & GA Budgets for 2016-2017

     2. R2PC Plans

        1. Recruitment Support

        2. Consultation Opportunities

     3. Grad Coordinator Support Program

     4. Health for Nevada Top Tier Request

     5. Next Year's Goals

  2. Appropriate GA responsibilities & GA Handbook

  3. Presidential Debate & Graduate Showcase Event

  4. Outstanding Graduate Mentorship & Graduate Leadership Awards (1/22)

  5. iThenticate & ProQuest updates

4. Discussion & Voting

• 1. Bylaws Updates

     1. Graduate Faculty Status Change

5. Information & Updates

• 1. Grad Rebel Gateway Update

     1. RFI, Websites, Degree Directory

     2. Training

     3. CRM Roll-out Plan

     4. Stage 2 Priorities

  2. 2015-16 Assessment Plan draft

• • 1. Student annual review

    2. Grad program yearly assessment

6. Upcoming Events: Innovation, Inspiration & Impact, Mar. 11th; Research Forum, Mar. 12th

7. New Business