Council on Graduate Studies
Overview
Last Updated: 1/31/2023
Contact Name
Dena Smith, Assistant to the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
denas@clemson.edu
Description
The Council on Graduate Studies provides oversight of graduate education by reviewing, considering, and disseminating recommendations from its constituent committees. Policy recommendations requiring specific action are approved and forwarded to the Academic Council. The Council on Graduate Studies is expected to transcend unit and college lines to promote excellence in all facets of graduate education.
The following committees fulfill specific roles in advising the graduate school and provide reports to the Council on Graduate Studies as requested and needed:
- Graduate Curriculum Committee;
- Graduate Admissions and Continuing Enrollment Appeals Committee;
- Graduate Fellowships and Awards Committee;
- Graduate Advisory Committee;
- Graduate Academic Grievance Committee;
- Graduate Academic Integrity Committee.
This committee is authorized and described in the Clemson University Faculty Manual. Changes to its description or composition should be initiated with the current President of the Faculty Senate.
Membership Composition
The Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School (or dean’s designee) serves as non-voting chair.
| Seat Type | Quantity | Term Length | Date of Term Initiation | Seat Filling Mechanism | Voting or Non-Voting | Other Factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Member (any) (One per college) | 7 | 3 years | Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | Voting | ||
| Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School or designee | 1 | By position | Non-voting | |||
| Graduate Student | 2 | 1 year | Nominated by President of the Graduate Student Government and Appointed by Dean of the Graduate School | Voting |
Membership List (Last Updated: 1/10/2023)
Changes to the current chair and membership list should be initiated with the Faculty Senate Office.
Chair
| Name | Chair Type | Email* | College or Division | Department | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Fleming | Chair |
Members
| Name | Seat Type | Email* | College or Division | Department | Service Start | Service End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Seefeldt | Faculty Member (any) , Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | wseefel | CAAH | History | 8/14/2025 | |
| Susan Duckett | Faculty Member (any) , Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | sducket | CAFLS | Animal & Veterinary Sciences | 8/14/2025 | |
| Lori Dickes | Faculty Member (any) , Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | lorid | CBSHS | Political Science | 8/14/2025 | |
| Judson Ryckman | Faculty Member (any) , Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | jryckma | CECAS | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 8/15/2020 | 8/14/2023 |
| Pravin Nath | Faculty Member (any) , Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | pnath | CoB | Marketing | 5/14/2025 | |
| Tony Cawthon | Faculty Member (any) , Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | cawthot | CoE | 8/14/2025 | ||
| Kimberly Paul | Faculty Member (any) , Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | kpaul | CoS | Genetics and Biochemistry | 8/14/2025 | |
| Roshan Venkatakrishnan | Graduate Student , Nominated by President of the Graduate Student Government and Appointed by Dean of the Graduate School | rvenkat | 8/14/2023 | |||
| Robert M. Ohara | Graduate Student , Nominated by President of the Graduate Student Government and Appointed by Dean of the Graduate School | rmohara | Graduate Student | 8/14/2023 |
