Graduate Council
Graduate Council Membership 2024-2025
| Name | Affiliation | Term |
| Dr. Tom Roberts (Chair) | Soules College of Business | 2024-2025 |
| Dr. Pierre Neuenschwander (Chair-elect) | School of Medicine | 2024-2025 |
| Dr. Mary Fischer | Soules College of Business | 2023-2026 |
| Dr. Marwan Al-Shammari | Soules College of Business | 2022-2025 |
| Dr. Ramona Grad | College of Education and Psychology | 2024-2027 |
| Dr. Julie Delello | College of Education and Psychology | 2025-2026 |
| Dr. Martin Rivera | School of Nursing | 2023-2026 |
| Dr. Barbara McAlister | School of Nursing | 2022-2025 |
| Vacant | School of Medicine | --- |
| Dr. David Pearson | School of Medicine | 2023-2026 |
| Dr. Jose Vega | Fisch School of Pharmacy | 2023-2026 |
| Dr. Joe Glavy | Fisch School of Pharmacy | 2024-2027 |
| Dr. Jon Seal | College of Arts and Sciences | 2022-2025 |
| Dr. Mandy Link | College of Arts and Sciences | 2024-2027 |
| Dr. Premananda Indic | College of Engineering | 2022-2025 |
| Dr. Tahsin Khajah | College of Engineering | 2024-2027 |
| Dr. Neil Dong | School of Health Professions | 2022-2025 |
| Dr. Bill Sorensen | School of Health Professions | 2024-2027 |
| Student Representative | TBA | 2024-2025 |
| Dr. Vivek Pandy | Faculty Senate Representative | 2024-2025 |
| Dr. Kouider Mokhtari | Interim Dean of the Graduate School | Ex-Officio |
| Dr. Troy White | Registrar | Ex-Officio |
| Ms. Katie Hall | Graduate Admissions Executive Director | Ex-Officio |
| Dr. Lou Ann Berman | Associate Provost for A&IE | Ex-Officio |
| Dr. Cindy Davis | Director, Graduate Program Support | Ex-Officio |
| Ms. Becky McKay | Library Representative | Ex-Officio |
| Ms. Cynthia Sprayberry | Graduate Council Support Staff | Support Staff |
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
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HPR 247
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
Ph: 903.566.6193
Fx: 903.566.7492
gradschool@uttyler.edu
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