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May 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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The Graduate Council Agenda
The Graduate Council meeting agenda includes the granting of degrees and certificates for June 2026 candidates, presentations of nominees for the College Association and Student Complaint Appeals Committee, and the presentation of nominees for standing committees. Key curriculum and degree requirement changes were proposed for several departments including Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies, Nanoscience, Mathematics, and Latin American, Iberian, and Latino Cultures. Additionally, the agenda covers changes to governance for Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and the presentation of various annual reports from executive and standing committees.
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Cuny Graduate Center The Graduate Council Minutes Of The Meeting
The Graduate Council discussed several operational and academic matters. Key topics included the support resources available for international students, updates on student email migration, and upcoming community-building events at the Graduate Center. The committee reviewed and approved various curriculum changes, including new courses and degree requirement updates for departments such as Classics, Psychology, Music, and Social Welfare. Governance changes for International Migration Studies and Psychology were also addressed. Additionally, the Council received reports on the New York State budget impact on CUNY, concerns regarding the implementation of the ONE RF grants management system, and ongoing discussions surrounding academic freedom and Title VI training.
Dec 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Cuny Graduate Center The Graduate Council Minutes Of The Meeting
Key discussions during the meeting included remarks from the President acknowledging the success of the CUNY Tuesday Appeal, fundraising for student needs, and reminders regarding timely grade submission. Looking ahead to the Spring Semester, the council was informed about funding for CUNY space surveys and the implementation timeline for CUNYWork, a new Human Capital Management and Finance system. The council also addressed new business items, including the approval of a new course in LGBTQ Studies, changes to existing courses in Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies and Physics, and governance changes in Art History. Furthermore, candidates for honorary degrees were discussed. The University Faculty Senate reported on budget season progress, collaboration with other faculty senates in advocating for CUNY funding needs, and expressed reservations regarding mandatory training concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Law and its potential academic freedom implications.
Dec 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
The Graduate Council Agenda
The meeting includes discussions on various curriculum changes such as a new course on LGBTQ Studies, changes to an existing course in Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies, and changes to degree requirements in Physics, including the addition of new tracks. Additionally, there will be discussions on changes to governance in Art History, honorary degrees, and a University Senate Faculty Report.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
