Graduate Council

Mission Statement
The Graduate Council is the policy and governance body dealing with all graduate education issues according to the duties outlined in the Graduate Council Charter. As the representative governance unit of the Graduate faculty at Minot State University. The Graduate Council considers policy recommendations that govern graduate programs. It supports programs developed in accordance with the vision statement for Graduate Education.

Vision of Graduate Education at Minot State University
Minot State University is recognized as a regional leader for high quality graduate programs. MSU prepares graduates who have the knowledge and skills to make significant contributions in their chosen professions.

Composition of the Graduate Council
The Graduate Council consists of the Dean of the Graduate School, one elected graduate faculty member from each graduate program (not including separate track within programs), two graduate faculty members appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School, and three graduate students who are enrolled and in good standing. Faculty are elected by the graduate faculty from their own programs, and both they and faculty appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School serve for three year terms. Student members are elected from the Graduate Student Advisory Council and serve one-year terms. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is an ex-officio non-voting member.

2012-2013 Graduate Council Members
Communication Disorders	Dr. Cheryl Gerard	2010-2013
Criminal Justice	Dr. William Archambeault	2012-2015
Education	Dr. Terry Eckmann	2010-2013
Information Systems	Dr. Lori Willoughby	2010-2013
Management	Dr. Gary Ross	2011-2014
Mathematics	Dr. Narayan Thapa	2011-2014
Music	Dr. Kenneth Bowles	2012-2015
School Psychology
Science	Dr. Robert Crackel	2010-2013
Special Education	Dr. Johnna Westby	2010-2013
At-Large Position	Dr. Harry Hoffman	2011-2014
At-Large Position
Graduate Student Representative
Graduate Student Representative
Graduate Student Representative
VP of Academic Affairs	Dr. Lenore M. Koczon	Ex-officio
Dean of the Graduate School		Chair