Lisa Tedesco of Emory University to Serve as Chair of CGS Board (12/14/11)
CGS announces that Lisa Tedesco, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs - Graduate Studies and Dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies at Emory University, has become Chair of its Board of Directors. Robert Augustine of Eastern Illinois University is now Chair-elect. Elected to the CGS Board were graduate deans Maureen Grasso of the University of Georgia, Barbara A. Knuth of Cornell University, Ramona Mellott of Northern Arizona University, Mark J.T. Smith of Purdue University, and Pamela C. Stacks of San Jose State University.

Winners of 2011 CGS/ProQuest® Distinguished Dissertation Awards Announced (12/14/11)
The 2011 CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award was presented to Nathaniel Adam Sowa (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and Kirsten A. Weld (Ph.D., Yale University).

Eastern Illinois University Wins ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education (12/14/11)
The third annual “ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education: From Admission through Completion” was presented to Eastern Illinois University during the 51st Annual Meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). The award is sponsored by CGS and Educational Testing Service (ETS). Dr. Robert Augustine, Dean of the Graduate School, accepted the award on behalf of Eastern Illinois University (EIU).

George C. Grinnell Wins 2011 Arlt Award in the Humanities (12/14/11)
The 2011 Arlt Award in the Humanities, for a first book of outstanding scholarly significance, was presented to George C. Grinnell of the University of British Columbia Okanagan.

First-Time International Graduate Student Enrollment surges 8% (11/8/11)
A new CGS survey on international graduate admissions trends has found fall 2011 international first-time graduate student enrollment grew 8% over last year, driven by China's 21% growth.

CGS Launches Graduate Education Project on Research Ethics in International Collaborations (10/18/11)
CGS has been awarded a 3-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the integration of research ethics education into graduate international collaborations.

New project to examine minority completion and attrition in STEM doctoral programs (10/04/11)
CGS has been awarded a 3-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to examine completion and attrition among underrepresented minorities in STEM doctoral programs.

Graduate Education Leaders Issue Global Statement on Career Outcomes for Students (9/28/11)
Representatives of 16 countries agreed to principles to strengthen and create pathways from graduate school to careers, at a Global Summit co-hosted by CGS.

New Graduate Student Enrollment Down Slightly in 2010 (9/22/11)
CGS' annual Graduate Enrollment and Degrees report shows a 1.1% decline in first-time enrollment, the first decrease since fall 2003.

New Professional Science Master’s Degree Handbook Published (9/20/11)
A new handbook entitled “Professional Science Master’s: A Council of Graduate Schools Guide to Establishing Programs,” which distills best practices and experienced-based information from Professional Science Master’s (PSM) programs nationwide.

Strong Job Placement Found for Professional Science Master’s Degree Holders (8/23/11)
A new survey documents hiring outcomes for 2010-11 Professional Science Master's (PSM) graduates and perceived satisfaction with the PSM degree. Key findings include: 82% of PSM graduates had jobs soon after receiving their degrees and of those who were working, 88% were working in a job that is closely or somewhat related to their field of study.

International Graduate Admissions See Largest Increase Since 2006 (8/16/11)
Offers of admission to prospective international graduate students rose 11% in 2011, the largest increase since 2006, according to a new CGS survey.

CGS releases national Professional Science Master’s program data (8/9/11)
A new survey highlights interest from a wide range of students in the Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree. This new report includes data on applications received and accepted for fall 2010, as well as enrollment data for fall 2010 and degrees awarded during the 2009-10 academic year, from nearly 90% of all PSM programs worldwide.

New Book Explores International Approaches to Measuring Quality in Graduate Education (7/7/11)
CGS released a new publication Global Perspectives on Measuring Quality: Proceedings of the 2010 Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education today. The book contains brief essays by the 43 Global Summit participants representing 17 countries. The proceedings examine the benefits and challenges of assessing the quality of master's and doctoral programs in different global regions while highlighting international best practices in measuring quality.

Institutions to Collect Vital Data on Preparing Master’s Talent in STEM Fields (6/21/11)
CGS made awards to five universities to participate in a study on completion and attrition in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) master's programs.

Report highlights best practices in preparing graduate students for faculty careers (5/17/11)
CGS released a new report, Preparing Future Faculty to Assess Student Learning, which describes the need for greater faculty engagement in the assessment of undergraduate student learning and outlines a strategy for achieving this goal through enhanced preparation of graduate students. The report examines how model programs introduce graduate students to assessment concepts and approaches and identifies promising practices for scaling up these efforts within and across institutions of higher education.

International Graduate Applications Continue to Rise (4/12/11)
A new CGS survey on applications from prospective international students to US graduate schools for fall 2011 found that applications increased overall by 9%, following a similar gain last year. Growth was driven in part by applications from China, which rose 18%.

“Steps Taken on the Path Forward” highlights impact of landmark report (4/5/11)
Policymakers, business leaders, and higher education stakeholders shared their perspectives on the importance of graduate education to U.S. innovation and competitiveness at the CGS Legislative Forum. A new document, "Steps Taken on the Path Forward" was released which reviews the impact of The Path Forward report one year later and outlines issues and challenges confronting graduate education now and into the future.

Council of Graduate Schools Applauds President’s Emphasis on Innovation, Research, and Education (1/26/11)
CGS issued this statement in response to President Obama's 2011 State of the Union address. CGS welcomed his references to economic competitiveness and the importance of research, and looks forward to working with the Administration and Congress to craft policies that encourage more students to pursue and complete graduate degrees.

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