Constitution

Graduate Council

The mission of the Graduate Council is to collectively advise and support the graduate programs at Ithaca College in delivering contemporary expertise and promoting ethical practice.

The Graduate Council is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Provost and graduate chairs responsible for addressing graduate-related activities, policies and procedures, and curriculum. 

The Graduate Council functions to:

• Make recommendations to the Provost regarding graduate policies and procedures
• Make recommendations to the Provost regarding degree-bearing graduate programs and curricula, including the conditions under which degrees are awarded, in collaboration with the Assessment, Policies Committee (APC)
• Provide input on graduate hooding and the degree conferral process
• Consult on marketing and enrollment strategies for graduate education
• Address graduate student-related needs and activities

The council shall have the authority to make bylaws on such matters as membership, meeting procedures, voting, elections, committees, and other organizational matters and needs of the council. Such bylaws may not be in conflict with the charter or bylaws of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees or any other governing group recognized by the Board of Trustees of Ithaca College.

The council reserves the right to amend this Constitution. Amendments to the Graduate Council Constitution may be proposed to the council at any time by any member. If necessary, the council may choose to establish an ad hoc committee to address issues surrounding the proposal. If necessary, the council may choose to establish an ad hoc committee to address issues surrounding the proposal.