Introduction
The role of the program director is critical to the success of the graduate program. This handbook will help the program director understand the importance of their role and how to coordinate with the Office of Graduate Studies.
The responsibilities of the program director typically include:
- Providing leadership to promote excellence in graduate education
- Leading a faculty graduate committee
- Recruiting and admitting students and assisting with their transition to graduate study
- Advising and mentoring students and defining program procedures
- Providing information to students and faculty about internal and external funding opportunities
- Providing information to students about career options and job opportunities
- Assisting students and faculty in problem-solving and resolution of conflict
- Monitoring progress of students and cohorts throughout the program
- Coordinating program-level accreditation and assessment efforts
- Overseeing communication between the college and with the Office of Graduate Studies
For further information, or to make handbook suggestions or corrections, contact the Director of Graduate Studies.
