College of Health Science (COHS) Graduate Committee

Purpose and Responsibilities

PURPOSE: To review COHS graduate student appeals. To serve as a standing committee for the Dean of the College of Health Science for college-wide issues as needed.

 

CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare agendas & minutes
• Moderate the meetings
• Review all applications and appeals for technical accuracy and work with the submitter to make necessary corrections.
• Send email alerts to the College regarding submission deadlines and approval process
• In consultation with the dean and committee members, is responsible for final approval of applications and appeals that will be presented to Graduate Council.
• Orient new Chair to CHS Graduate Committee duties and committee responsibilities
• Update the resources page on the website as needed

 

COMMITTEE MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all meetings as scheduled
• Discuss and evaluate applications and appeals for completeness of information
• Communicate concerns and follow-up action as needed
• Provide specific feedback on each applications and appeals for revisions, corrections and/or additions.
• Thoroughly review all materials provided prior to meeting and be prepared to vote

 

TERM OF SERVICE: One year
REPORTS TO: Dean - College of Health Sciences
MEETINGS: As needed
TASK GROUPS: As needed