Deadline for 2023-24 AY - TBD
For more information, contact Julie Green
Graduate Program Administrator's play an important and pivotal role in the success of graduate programs. This award recognizes excellence in the overall management of a graduate program. The Graduate Program Administrator receive $1000 and an engraved plaque
• Evidence of either growth in enrollment and/or improved graduation from the program;
• Evidence of best practices as an advisor, mentor, and advocate for students (such as tracking, nominating, funding, etc.);
• Effectiveness as a program administrator;
• Evidence of efforts to improve the program experience for students;
• Effective communication with the Graduate School and within the college.
• GPAs must be nominated, but the nomination can come from anyone (two-page limit).
• Once nominated, a GPA must submit a written statement reflecting his or her philosophy of graduate education and the role of the GPA (two-page limit).
• Include two letters of support – one of which should be from a current or former student (two-page limit).
• The Dean of the College must endorse nominations. A simple statement of support is appropriate.
• Nominees must have served in the role at least two years in order to be nominated.
Selection committee - comprised of members from the Graduate School staff, Graduate Council, GPSG and previous winners.
2023-24 Dr. Adam Myers
Vidya Prabhakar
2022-23 Carmalita Govan