OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

The Office of Graduate Studies facilitates the development and improvement of graduate programs and supports student success and progress toward graduation. The Office oversees graduate admissions. The primary goals of the Director of Graduate Studies are to graduate program success and graduate student success. These are to be achieved through the Office of Graduate Studies with the support and aid of the Graduate Council and the Graduate Faculty.

GRADUATE COUNCIL

Purpose

To develop and monitor policies relating to graduate studies, graduate students, and the graduate faculty.

Responsibilities

1. Advise the Director of Graduate Studies with regard to graduate admissions, program review, graduate student concerns and Graduate Faculty concerns.
2. Establish and publish the Graduate Faculty status criteria and policy.
3. Develop and recommend a policy and procedure for the submission and criteria for faculty applications to obtain Graduate Faculty Status.
4. Recommend for appointment to Graduate Faculty status from among faculty with significant teaching, research, and professional accomplishment.

Composition

Director of Graduate Studies

Coordinators of each Graduate Program

Three (3) At-large members

Ex-officio members to include Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Registrar.

University Policy and Procedures for Students

Kentucky State University Student Handbook, known as the K-Book, list information on policy and procedures related to student conduct and academic matters. This book is available at: https://www.kysu.edu/student-engagement-and-campus-life/student-handbook.php. The Graduate Student Catalogue list some of these policies and procedures, but is not intended to be the full listing, please refer to the K-Book for complete and current details. All students are responsible for knowing and following all University policies and procedures at all times. Any academic appeal by graduate students goes through the Graduate Studies Office and you should contact the Office of