Our Mission
To facilitate and advocate for excellence in graduate education and postdoctoral training.
Strategic Objectives & Initiatives
DIVERSITY
Increase the diversity of students receiving graduate degrees and postdoctoral training
Diversity in all forms leads to the evolution of scholarship and knowledge. The Graduate School promotes a vibrant student body and a welcoming campus climate in order to accelerate the diversity of thought, varied career paths, and cross-disciplinary dialogue that contribute to a quality education and the strength of our discoveries.
BEST PRACTICES
Increase innovation of best practices in graduate education and postdoctoral training
Graduate education, like any other enterprise, must continually adapt and change in order to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. By researching, sharing and promoting innovative best practices in graduate and postdoctoral training programs, we will better prepare our graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for what lies ahead.
ADVOCACY
Advocate for, recognize, support and reward excellence in graduate education and postdoctoral training
Recognition and reward are key motivators for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, programs and colleges. As an impartial administrative unit, the Graduate School identifies exemplary achievements in order to promote excellence in graduate education and postdoctoral training
SERVICE
Provide consistently exceptional service to graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, graduate programs, colleges, and campuses
First and foremost, the Graduate School is a service organization. We provide our constituents with the critical information, support, tools, training and resources they need in order to help them make better decisions and achieve greater success.