UT Tyler Graduate Council
Graduate School Faculty
2022-2023 Chair: Dr. Erin West, College of Education and Psychology
2022-23 Membership:
Dr. Steven Idell, Dean of the Graduate School and Vice President of Research
Dr. Kouider Mokhtari, Assoc. Dean of the Graduate School and Asst. Vice President of Research
Mr. Troy White, Registrar's Office
Ms. Katie Hall, Executive Director of Graduate Admissions
Dr. Jessica Bracks, Faculty Senate
Ms. Terra Gullings, Library
Ms. Becky McKay, Library
Dr. Micheal Morris, School of Health Professions
Dr. Barbara McAlister, School of Nursing
Dr. Vijay Boggaram, School of Medicine
Dr. Elza Mylona, School of Medicine
Dr. Neil Dong, School of Health Professions
Dr. Jon Seal, College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Annamary Consalvo, College of Education and Psychology
Dr. Nelly Yuen, College of Education and Psychology
Dr. Gokhan Saygili, College of Engineering
Dr. Mukul Shirvaikar, College of Engineering
Dr. Jose Vega, Fisch College of Pharmacy
Dr. Joe Glavy, Fisch College of Pharmacy
Dr. Mary Fischer, Soules College of Business
Dr. Tom Roberts, Soules College of Business
Dr. Anna Kurdowska, Health Science Center
Mr. Kyle O'Brien, College of Education and Psychology (Student Representative)
Dr. Torry Tucker, Health Science Center
Dr. Afton Rumsey, Graduate Student Success Coordinator
Ms. Cynthia Sprayberry, Graduate Council Support Staff
Dr. Sean Butler, College of Arts and Sciences
The Graduate Council has the responsibility for reviewing and approving graduate course proposals and course changes initiated by department or other academic units. It also reviews and makes recommendations regarding new graduate program proposals and program modifications. It has the authority to make recommendations for modification of Graduate policies and procedures for student admission, continuation, graduation, Graduate Faculty credentialing, and similar issues forwarded by departments, colleges or other units.
The Graduate Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Dean of The Graduate School, providing consultation and information on issues relating to graduate policies and procedures.
Membership and terms are specified in the Graduate Council Bylaws
Graduate Academic Program Coordinator Policy and Procedure
Thesis and Dissertation Roles and Responsibilities of the Chair, Committee Members,
and Students*
*If the academic department does not provide students with a program-specific handbook
addressing these topics, these guidelines will apply.
Guidelines for the Conduct of a Thesis Defense
Guidelines for the Conduct of a Dissertation Defense
Milestones Agreement Form Template - Mandatory for Ph.D. students
Master's Student Milestones Sample Form - Optional for Master’s students