Graduate Council

Duties/Charge

The Graduate Council is the body that studies and recommends policies on matters regarding graduate faculty, graduate students, and graduate studies at Limestone University. The Council is responsible for setting policies for the operation of and priorities for the growth of graduate programs, setting minimum institutional standards for admission to and graduation from graduate programs, and approving all graduate programs, courses, and other relevant curriculum actions. 

Membership

Graduate Council membership shall consist of the Associate Vice President for Online and Graduate Programs and Deans from each College. The Provost, the Registrar, Directors of Graduate Programs, and the Director of the Library shall serve as ex-officio members. The Provost will serve as Chair. The members shall serve on the Graduate Council in each respective position during their term. If a member should vacate his/her position prematurely, the Associate Provost, in consultation with the Provost, will appoint a faculty member to serve the remainder of the term.