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Committee Details
Committee Details
Composition
Composition
Chaired by the GSAS deans
Graduate Director from each graduate program. DGSs are required to attend each meeting or must send someone in their place.
Reps from Graduate Admissions, Student Services, Tisch Library, Graduate Student Council, and GSAS Dean’s Office.
Duties
Duties
Initiate and approve new graduate degree programs
Approve changes to 200-level courses
Approve program curriculum updates
Review and approve academic policies
Advocate for curricular needs
Committee Meeting Schedule
Committee Meeting Schedule
*The first and last meetings of the semester will be in-person, and the remaining meetings will be remote.
Please note: The deadlines for the submission of curricular changes (e.g. course-related changes) and programmatic changes are different and noted below.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 1pm-3pm | Save the Date: DGS Orientation and Reception (In-person - location: 106 Alumnae Lounge - Aidekman Arts Center) All DGSs encouraged to attend.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12pm-1:20pm | P&P Meeting | Zoom
Deadline to submit course-related action items: August 29, 2025.
Deadline to submit program-related action items: September 10, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12pm-1:20pm | GSAS Faculty Meeting | Zoom
Friday, October 17, 2025, 12pm-1:00pm | PhD Programs DGS Meeting | Zoom
Friday, October 24, 2025, 12pm-1:20pm | P&P Meeting | Zoom
Deadline to submit course-related action items: September 26, 2025. All courses which need committee approval to run in Spring and Summer 2026 must be submitted by this date
Deadline to submit program-related action items: October 15, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025, 12pm-1:00pm | PhD Programs DGS Meeting | Zoom
Friday, December 5, 2025, 12pm-1:20pm | P&P Meeting | In-person: 210 Coolidge Room (Ballou Hall)
Deadline to course-related submit action items: October 31, 2025.
Deadline to submit program-related action items: November 21, 2025
Friday, January 23, 2026, 12pm-1:20pm | P&P Meeting | In-person: 210 Coolidge Room (Ballou Hall)
Deadline to submit course-related action items: January 2, 2026.
Deadline to submit program-related action items: January 14, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12pm-1:20pm | GSAS Faculty Meeting | Zoom
Friday, March 6, 2026, 12pm-1:20pm | P&P Meeting | Zoom
Deadline to submit course-related action items: February 6, 2026. All courses which need committee approval to run in Fall 2026 must be submitted by this date.
Deadline to submit program-related action items: February 25, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026, 12pm-1:30pm | PhD Programs DGS Meeting | Zoom | Meeting ID: 971 7792 2193 passcode: 587022
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12pm-1:20pm | GSAS Faculty Meeting | Zoom
Friday, May 8, 2026, 12pm-1:20pm | P&P Meeting | In-person: 210 Coolidge Room (Ballou Hall)
Deadline to program-related submit action items: April 29, 2026
Only new programs and program changes will be reviewed at the May 8 P&P meeting.
How does an item get on the agenda?
How does an item get on the agenda?
In order for an Action Item to be included in the agenda, it must be submitted by the deadlines listed above. If you have any questions on the contents of a form/s, please email Ashley Riley at Ashley.Riley@tufts.edu
Please note, in most cases P&P Action Items are not typically voted on in GSAS Faculty Meetings.
New Course Proposal: Use this form to request approval for a new 200 level course offering within GSAS. The department chair and graduate program director must approve this proposal, indicating that the faculty has reviewed and support the change.
Change Existing Course Proposal: Use this form to request a change for an existing 200 level course. The department chair and graduate program director must approve this proposal, indicating that the faculty has reviewed and support the change.
Change Existing Credit Value Proposal: Use this form to request a change for the credit value of an existing 200 level course. The department chair and graduate program director must approve this proposal, indicating that the faculty has reviewed and support the change.
Remove Existing Course Proposal: Use this form to request that an existing course is removed. The department chair and graduate program director must approve this proposal, indicating that the faculty has reviewed and support the change.
Change an Existing Program Proposal: Use this form to request a change for an existing graduate program. The department chair and graduate program director must approve this proposal, indicating that the faculty has reviewed and support the change.
New Program Proposal: Use this form to submit a new program (degree, certificate, etc) for approval by the Policy and Programs Committee. Please note that to submit a program for approval you should already have approval from both your department and the GSAS Dean’s Office to move forward in the process.
New Fifth Year Program Proposal: Use this form to submit a new fifth year program for approval by the Policy and Programs Committee. Please note that to submit a program for approval you should already have approval from both your department and the GSAS Dean’s Office to move forward in the process.
Have an idea for a new program for program development?
Have an idea for a new program for program development?
The GSAS Dean's Office invites you to utilize the Program Proposal and Concept Validation form to sketch out your concept at its earliest stage of development. Aren't sure on the specifics? No problem! We are looking to help departments flesh out their ideas collaboratively.
Once submitted, Benjamin Quinn (Benjamin.Quinn@tufts.edu) will reach out with next steps.
For more information or to touch base directly, please reach out to Rebecca Petersen (rebecca.petersen@tufts.edu), Director of Program Strategy, Development, and Delivery.
Submit a Program Proposal
Submit a Program Proposal
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