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CGS membership provides opportunities to engage with an active community of institutions and organizations that support graduate education. We invite you to explore our categories of membership and their distinct benefits, which include data analysis and best practice expertise, discounts on meetings and publications, and opportunities to exchange information and resources with fellow members.
CGS Names Suzanne Ortega New President
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Contact:
Julia Kent
jkent@cgs.nche.edu
(202) 223-3791
(202) 223-3791
Appointment of Senior Academic Leader for UNC System to Begin July 1
Washington, D.C. – The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) today announced the appointment of Suzanne Ortega, currently Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs for the 17-campus University of North Carolina, as its sixth president. Dr. Ortega has held a diverse range of senior academic leadership positions in higher education and in graduate education specifically, serving as Chair of the CGS Board in 2005 and as Chair of the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools in 2003.
Dr. Ortega will assume the chief leadership role at the Council beginning on July 1. Debra W. Stewart, CGS’s President since 2000, announced her plan to step down from the role in October 2013.
“We are delighted that Dr. Ortega has agreed to lead the Council as it furthers its mission to improve and advance graduate education,” said James Wimbush, current Chair of the CGS Board. “Her deep knowledge of graduate education—and understanding of CGS’s diverse membership—will ensure that CGS’s impact continues to grow in the United States and internationally.”
Prior to her appointment at UNC, Dr. Ortega was Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of New Mexico from 2008-2011. She served among the group that CGS most directly represents, graduate deans, while Vice Provost and Graduate Dean at the University of Washington (2005-2008) and also at the University of Missouri-Columbia (2000-2005). An expert in mental health epidemiology, health services, and race and ethnic relations, Dr. Ortega received her PhD in sociology from Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Ortega has also led the graduate community through a number of board and committee service positions, including the Executive Board of NASULGC (APLU)’s Council on Research Policy and Graduate Education; the National Academy of Science’s Committee on the Assessment of the Research Doctorate; the CGS-ETS Commission on Pathways through Graduate School and into Careers; and the CGS Advisory Committee on Minorities in Graduate Education.
“For over fifty years, CGS has helped graduate institutions meet the challenges of our nation and local communities,” said Dr. Ortega. “American higher education is at a critical juncture, and I look forward to working with graduate deans, faculty, and students at member institutions to advance best practices and develop and advocate for federal policies that strengthen graduate education and research.” Dr. Ortega added, “Debra Stewart has been an extraordinarily effective leader for CGS, and I am deeply honored to follow her as president.”
The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) is an organization of over 500 institutions of higher education in the United States and Canada engaged in graduate education, research, and the preparation of candidates for advanced degrees. Among U.S. institutions, CGS members award 92% of the doctoral degrees and 78% of the master’s degrees.* The organization’s mission is to improve and advance graduate education, which it accomplishes through advocacy in the federal policy arena, research, and the development and dissemination of best practices.
* Based on data from the 2012 CGS/GRE Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees
Webinar: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2012-2022
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
CGS members are invited to register for an upcoming webinar.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2012-2022
Wednesday, Apri ...
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More Indian Students Taking US Graduate School Test
Monday, March 10, 2014
The number of Graduate Record Examinations taken by students in India increased 70 percent in 2013 from the year before, according to figures released last month by ETS. Debra W. Stewart discusses the surprising increase, and provides additional trend data on international graduate applications and enrollment.
A New Way to Gauge College Debt, Starting Salary
Monday, March 17, 2014
A new collaboration of CGS and TIAA-CREF, GradSense provides undergraduate and graduate students with valuable information about student debt and expected earnings for a wide range of degrees, fields of study, and occupations.
Graduate-School Debt Is Raising Questions About Degrees’ Worth
Monday, March 17, 2014
Faced with students' rising debt loads, graduate schools are responding with more financial education resources for their students. The Chronicle speaks with Debra W. Stewart about GradSense.org, a component of a CGS Best Practice project to research and improve student financial skills and knowledge.
A Degree Where Techie Meets Business Smarts
Monday, March 17, 2014
Professional Science Master's (PSM) degrees are increasingly popular among students and employers for their combination of versatile science and business expertise. CGS President Debra W. Stewart tells the New York Times about PSM trends and the career outcomes of recent program graduates.
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New Deans Institute
July 12, 2014
Summer Workshop
July 13-16, 2014
Location
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Portland, Oregon
CGS invites graduate deans, associate and assistant deans, and other faculty and staff from colleges, universities and associations to network with their colleagues in the beautiful and vibrant city of Portland, Oregon.
The CGS Summer Workshop for Graduate Deans offers participants a fresh focus on hot topics that affect every facet of graduate education. Complementing the Workshop is the New Deans Institute, a program tailored to orient new deans and integrate the Workshop experience. The CGS Board of Directors, staff and other specialists serve as core faculty for both the New Deans Institute and Summer Workshop.
CGS welcomes you to this unique opportunity to share knowledge and work on issues facing graduate education.
Making the Most of GradSense: an Online Financial Tool for Students
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Monday, April 7, 2014, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT
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Finding an online master's that clicks with you
Monday, March 10, 2014
Many online graduate programs offer interactive and engaging learning experiences. To find a program right for you, CGS's Julia Kent suggests checking for faculty with experience teaching online, attending an on-campus information session, and bringing your list of questions about potential programs to current students, alumni, and professors.
2013 CGS 53rd Annual Meeting
Selected PowerPoint presentations from the 2013 CGS 53rd Annual Meeting are below. Presentations are in chronological order by each category. Presentations are offered as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. The file size is indicated after the name of each presenter.
Pre-Meeting Workshop Presentations
Fundraising as a Critical Instrument for Improving Graduate Education
Steven Matson (766 KB)
Lisa Tedesco and Katie Busch (1.25 MB)
Assessment and Review of Graduate Programs-Doctoral
Nancy Busch (161 KB)
Barbara Knuth (1.62 MB)
Henning Schroeder (474 KB)
Assessment and Review of Graduate Programs-Master's
Robert Augustine (4.40 MB)
Maria Di Stefano (1.40 MB)
Susan Pocotte (745 KB)
Technology Solutions for Tracking Student Progress
Nancy Marcus (910 KB)
William Russel (860 KB)
Engaging Social Medial to Improve Graduate School Services
Karen DePauw (1.70 MB)
Karen Klomparens (694 KB)
Addressing Challenging Graduate Student Situations: Comprehensive Approaches and Techniques
Lee Bird and Sheryl Tucker (722 KB)
Legal Issues
Daniel Park (978 KB)
Fostering Career and Professional Development: Mentoring Across the Student, Faculty, and Institutional Divides
Henry Campa and Judith Stoddart (722 KB)
Graduate School's Role in Financial Aid
Charles Caramello (4.67 MB)
Paul Gemperline (120 KB)
Carol Hartupee (1.26 MB)
Achieving Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Excellence: Approaches that Work
Alycia Mosley-Austin (1 MB)
Advocating on Behalf of Graduate Education
Maureen Grasso (795 KB)
Julie Shroyer (1.19 MB)
Pamela Stacks (95 KB)
Concurrent Sessions Presentations
Supporting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education
Brenda McComb (534 KB)
Lisa Tedesco (164 KB)
The Professional Science Master's: Retrospective and Prospective
Carol Lynch, James Sterling and David King (877 KB)
Structuring Interdisciplinary Programs
Maura Borrego (725 KB)
Jeffery Gibeling (1.05 MB)
Vivek Venkatesh (819 MB)
Challenges of Innovation in Doctoral Education
David Olan (90 KB)
Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Graduate Schools: Guidance on How ACA's Employer Mandate and Reporting Provisions Impact Your School
Charles Hinkle (815 KB)
Marketing Master's Programs in Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions
Gerardo Gonzalez (996 KB)
Kathleen Kitto (2.92 MB)
Amanda Thomas (425 MB)
Increasing the Success of Underrepresented STEM PhD Students
Karen Butler-Purry (502 KB)
Frances Leslie (760 KB)
Lakshmi Reddi (559 KB)
Peter Weber (165 KB)
Streamlining Administrative Functions at Master's Institutions
Jennifer Keane-Dawes (510 KB)
Gerald Pogatshnik (146 KB)
The Future of U.S. Science and Engineering: Graduate Education for Tomorrow
Charles Taber (350 KB)
Completion and Attrition in STEM Master's Programs
R. William Ayres and Jerry Weinberg (693 KB)
Recent Studies on Career Outcomes for Graduate Students
Lesley Wilson (347 KB)
Preparing Graduate Students to Assess Student Learning
Laura Chesak (491 KB)
Christopher Kello (779 KB)
Plenary Sessions Presentation
Social Networking: Its Power and Limitations for Serving Graduate Education
James Fowler (3.8 MB)
Sponsored Breakfast Presentation
Presentation from Educational Testing Service Breakfast
David Payne and Eileen Tyson (1.41 MB)
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CGS is the leading source of information, data analysis, and trends in graduate education. Our benchmarking data help member institutions to assess performance in key areas, make informed decisions, and develop plans that are suited to their goals.
CGS Best Practice initiatives address common challenges in graduate education by supporting institutional innovations and sharing effective practices with the graduate community. Our programs have provided millions of dollars of support for improvement and innovation projects at member institutions.
As the national voice for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource on issues regarding graduate education, research, and scholarship. CGS collaborates with other national stakeholders to advance the graduate education community in the policy and advocacy arenas.
CGS is an authority on global trends in graduate education and a leader in the international graduate community. Our resources and meetings on global issues help members internationalize their campuses, develop sustainable collaborations, and prepare their students for a global future.
