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Name change: We're the Graduate College once again

The Graduate College has received approval to return to its former name of the Graduate College. July 1st will be the official change date, but we have started the process of changing documents, logos, letterhead, etc. over to the Graduate College. Between now and July 1st, you will see both names as we make the change. On July 1st we will roll out the Graduate College website and all changes should be complete.

Graduate College Re-organization

Due to the academic reorganization of the university, there are several changes taking place within the Graduate College as well. A brief overview is provided below.

Dr. Joan Brett, currently vice provost for graduate studies at ASU West campus, will be joining the Graduate College as of May 15th. She will be responsible for graduate strategic planning and management, professional development programs, graduate faculty coordination, strategic data management, academic integrity and the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) initiatives.

Dr. Andy Webber will continue to head up graduate student programs, including financial support programs and initiatives, diversity programs, interdisciplinary science program development, recruitment and retention, TA/RA support, the outstanding graduate mentor recognition program and award, and graduate student appeals.

Dr. Filiz Ozel will lead graduate academic programs including academic program development, Graduate Council, university-wide academic program reviews, and satisfactory progress/student dismissals.

Sarah Lindquist's areas of responsibilities will include university-wide accreditation reviews, center/institute reviews and approval process, accreditation/center document archives, data resources and mining and special topics, graduate catalog, graduate council appeals process.

For contact information, please go to graduate.asu.edu/contactus.html.

Teaching Assistant Development (TAD) program (formerly TA Training/Orientation)

The Graduate College and the Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence are pleased to announce a partnership to launch the new university-wide Teaching Assistant Development (TAD) program with a flexible format and multiple delivery options and choices. This new approach will allow new graduate teaching assistants to receive their initial ASU ABOR-required orientation, while at the same time beginning to design and build a portfolio of knowledge related to teaching as part of their on-going professional training. The on-line modular component of this program will also allow continuing TAs to enhance their teaching skills.

This program, which is being developed using a hybrid delivery system, is designed to add flexibility to you and to your graduate students as we expand their capacity in the classroom. For more detailed information on the new Graduate TA Development (TAD) program, visit graduate.asu.edu/taorientation.html. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Judy Grace in the CLTE or Jennifer Cason in the Graduate College.