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 School Documents

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

Mission Statement