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Peer Engagement, Professional Development & Networking
Member registration rates for the
CGS Annual Meeting and Summer Workshop & New Deans Institute
, the premier professional development and networking events for leaders in graduate education where issues like the
rise of AI, fundraising for graduate education, and supporting master’s students are addressed
Access to the
CGS Dean’s Discussion List,
the only online platform for information exchange dedicated solely to graduate education.
Participation in
governance of the Council
and service on
advisory committees.
CGS presidential office hours, free, members-only virtual events designed to promote opportunities for networking and information sharing among graduate deans from universities of similar size and mission and to build a national network of trusted peers.
Access to Data & Insights
CGS members receive exclusive access to the online
CGS Member Library
with publications on important topics in graduate education like:
The Organization and Administration of Graduate Education: A Guide for University Leaders
Master’s Education: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Student-Centered Programs.
Other resources include:
47th Presidential Administration webpage
with the latest information on executive orders and regulatory changes by the administration.
Access to members-only webinars and the
CGS webinar recording library
including
Building a Healthy Research Culture: Where to Start
and
Fundraising for Graduate Education
Subscription to
GradEdge
our quarterly member newsletter which features the latest on national issues and trends in graduate education, including current graduate research, recent developments in government affairs, updates on CGS research projects, and details on upcoming meetings.
Subscription to
Washington Insights & Highlights
, our bi-monthly policy newsletter which provides up-to-date information on public policy and related initiatives that impact graduate education.
Reduced member rates on
strategic consultations
to assist in tactical decision-making about the administration of graduate education on your campus.
In collaboration with our member universities, CGS continues to lead activities that result in key findings and best practices for the graduate education community, including new and ongoing projects on
Career pathways for master’s and PhD students
Post-baccalaureate microcredentials
Graduate wellness
Graduate student professional development
Resources for Admissions, Enrollment & Completion
Option to participate in the
National Name Exchange (NNE)
, a program designed to help graduate programs recruit domestic students from institutions across the U.S. The Exchange is open to all CGS members at no additional cost.
Access to
Graduate Enrollment and Degrees by Fine Field
, an annual report, available only to CGS member institutions, includes data on first-time and total graduate enrollment data by fine field of study (e.g., chemistry, history, philosophy, etc.). The tables also include one-year percent changes, as well as five-year and ten-year average annual percent changes.
Opportunity to be a signatory university to the
Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants
(also known as the April 15 resolution).
Supporting the Success of all Students
A guide for Supporting Fair and Inclusive Graduate Programs
offering promising practices in recruitment and admissions, inclusive program cultures, and mentoring.
Annual access to the TRIO McNair Scholars Directory
, designed to provide graduate schools with access to TRIO McNair Scholars who have expressed an interest in pursuing graduate studies.
Eligibility to Participate in International Engagement Events
Opportunity to attend the
Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education
, an invitation-only event that promotes active discussion and collaboration for graduate leaders seeking to prepare their institutions for new opportunities and challenges.
Representation and Visibility in the Graduate Community
Eligibility to nominate individuals to five
CGS awards programs
ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Graduate Education
Debra W. Stewart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education
Assistant and Associate Deans Leadership Award
CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards
Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities.
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Membership Categories
Regular Membership
United States and Canadian institutions of higher education that are significantly engaged in graduate education, research and scholarship, and the preparation of candidates for advanced degrees are eligible for Regular Membership. An applicant institution must:
Have approval to offer graduate work, granted by an accrediting authority determined appropriate by the CGS Membership Committee
Offer degrees in at least three distinct and separate fields or disciplines at the time of application
Have awarded a total of at least thirty master’s degrees or ten doctoral degrees in at least three distinct and separate fields or disciplines within the three-year period immediately before the date of application
Have a formally organized administrative unit responsible for graduate education
Associate Membership
Institutions of higher education in the U.S. or Canada that are engaged in graduate education but do not meet the requirements for regular membership, may be eligible for Associate Membership. An applicant institution must:
Have been approved to offer graduate level work by an accrediting authority determined appropriate by the CGS Membership Committee
Offer at least one graduate degree program at the master’s level or above
Have awarded at least ten graduate degrees during the three-year period preceding application
Membership Dues Information
Please visit
here
for information on Regular and Associate Membership dues.
To learn more and request membership application materials, please contact
Janice Goggins