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Feb 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Graduate Council Minutes
The Graduate Council discussed the potential deletion of the HESA program, NU system funding considerations for professional programs, and the status of several committee reports including policy, academic programs, and faculty affairs. The council reviewed and approved various program changes, inactivations, and new certificate proposals. Additionally, several course changes were reviewed, with some approved and others pending revisions. Announcements were made regarding an upcoming NU System Graduate Studies showcase focused on AI and research.
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The council discussed updates regarding graduate studies, including the approval of fall graduates, the introduction of a new credential evaluation policy, and the impact of budget cuts on graduate assistant positions. Discussions also covered a new compensation plan for graduate program chairs and an update on the VisionSync systemwide initiative. The council addressed the proposed deletion of the Higher Education and Student Affairs program, deciding to table the vote pending an external review and further data. Additionally, various academic program changes, admission requirement updates, and course revisions were reviewed and processed, and a committee was established to structure the upcoming Graduate Student Research Day.
Oct 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Graduate Council Minutes
The council discussed updates to Graduate Assistant allocation processes and terminology, reviewed the GPC compensation model, and covered graduate program management enhancements including website refreshes and thesis guide updates. Additional discussions included winter commencement preparations regarding hooders and student gonfalonier selections, the status of the Health Masters program proposal, and various policy revisions. The committee reports detailed approvals for curriculum changes, including program modifications for STEM Education and Public Communication tracks, as well as the creation of a new Instructional Communication certificate and updates to various course offerings.
Sep 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Graduate Council Minutes
The council discussed updates from the Graduate Studies office regarding program objectives, enrollment data, and strategic communication with stakeholders. The Graduate Studies campus journal is being rebranded, and a new MA program is pending final approval. Committee assignments were established, and various graduate courses were reviewed for approval, including updates to credit requirements, course designations, and prerequisite changes. Additionally, the council addressed the recruitment of students for the Graduate Student Association and the Student Senate, and received information regarding an upcoming survey on Credit for Prior Learning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
