Council of Graduate Schools

CGS collaborates with members on initiatives that address common challenges in graduate education. Examples of these initiatives include understanding PhD career pathways,^[3][4] financial literacy,^[5] challenges in degree completion and attrition,^[6] Preparing Future Faculty (launched in 1993),^[7] mental health and wellness,^[8][9] and scholarly integrity and the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).^[10][11]

CGS researches and publishes its findings on specific metrics related to graduate education, including graduate enrollment and degrees and international graduate student applications, admissions and enrollments.^[12][13]

CGS advocates for graduate education before Congress and the Administration, working both independently and collaboratively with other national organizations to advance federal policies. Issue areas have included diversity and inclusiveness; the Higher Education Reauthorization Act; immigration reform;^[14] tax; and workforce development. CGS also provides resources and opportunities for its members to advocate on behalf of graduate education and research with campus stakeholders and policymakers.^[15]

CGS hosts meetings and publishes research on global trends in graduate education as well as graduate education in a global context. Examples of its global engagement include the annual Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education,^[16] traditionally hosted outside the U.S., and the international graduate admissions survey issued annually.

The Council of Graduate Schools convenes members for two major meetings per year: an annual meeting in early December^[17] and a summer workshop and New Deans Institute held in July.

• Council of Graduate Schools