Today the issues of employment and job creation have taken center stage in current debates about the US economy and the health of the nation. For the most part, the discussion has focused on fluctuations in unemployment statistics and what they tell us—or fail to tell us—about broader economic trends that will affect us all. This issue, I would contend, poses a clear and particularly pressing challenge to US graduate schools.

For many students, the academic journey leading to a graduate degree starts with community college. These institutions provide access to higher education for students who in some cases may not yet even realize that a master’s degree or a doctorate is attainable. For other students, community colleges provide an affordable and/or a convenient means of earning college credit prior to enrolling, or even while enrolled, in a four-year institution.

The 51st CGS Annual Meeting was held December 7–10 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The meeting drew over 600 attendees, and in addition to the US representation, 38 international participants attended from: Australia, United Kingdom, China, Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudia Arabia, Sweden, and Canada. Six powerful plenary sessions and 16 breakout sessions on current topics, as well as networking opportunities and other activities, engaged attendees who came seeking information about current issues and future directions for graduate education.

Lisa A. Tedesco joined Emory University in May 2006 as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs–Graduate Studies and Dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies. She is a professor of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education in the Rollins School of Public Health.

Robert M. Augustine was named Dean of the Graduate School, Research, and International Students & Scholars at Eastern Illinois University in 2000. He is also a Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences and recipient of the EIU Distinguished Teaching Award, Award for Excellence in the Use of Technology, and Dean’s Award for Service.

The 2011 winners of the annual CGS awards were announced at the Awards Luncheon at the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 8.

In response to requests from members, CGS is announcing the development of a Career Portal. Through this new service CGS members (at a reduced fee) and non-members will be able to place job advertisements for graduate dean, associate/assistant dean and professional staff positions as well as faculty and other administrative positions on a dedicated CGS web site.

Regular:
American Public University
Otterbein University

Associate:
West Liberty University

International:
Qatar University
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
University of Macau
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Jacob Adams is Executive Vice President and Provost at Claremont Graduate University. He replaces Yi Feng.

Gary R. Byerly is Dean, The Graduate School at Louisiana State University and A&M College. He replaces David Constant.

Wes Durham is Interim Director, Graduate Studies at the University of Southern Indiana. He replaces Peggy Harrel.

Hiram F. Gilbert is Dean at Baylor College of Medicine. He replaces William Brinkley.

Educational Testing Service

Elsevier

Oak Ridge Associated

Universities

ProQuest/UMI

Lisa Tedesco, chair
Vice Provost Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies/Dean, Graduate School
Emory University

Robert Augustine, chair-elect
Dean, Graduate School
Eastern Illinois University

Patrick S. Osmer, past chair
Vice Provost/Dean, Graduate School
Ohio State University

Jacqueline Huntoon
Dean, Graduate School
Michigan Technological University

GradEdge replaces the Communicator as the Council of Graduate Schools newsletter.

GradEdge will be published 10 times per year and made available online on the CGS website. The only hardcopy editions of the newsletter will now be the January/February and August/ September double issues, which will continue to be mailed to all CGS members.

The purpose of the newsletter continues to be to inform the graduate education community about national issues and trends in graduate education.   
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The CGS Advisory Committee for the Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities requests nominations for the 2012 competition in the field of World Language and Literature, Comparative Literature, Drama/ Theater Arts. There can be only one nominee from each institution, and nominations are to be submitted by the office of the graduate dean or equivalent institutional officer. Nominations must be submitted no later than April 2, 2012.