New Faculty Orientation Fall 2013 Nancy H. Marcus Dean, The Graduate School

Mission The Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts. The university is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, creative endeavors, and service. The university strives to instill the strength, skill, and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and sustained achievement within a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity.

The Graduate School - Mission To advance the quality and integrity of graduate education Assist graduate students in academic matters Provide broad oversight and ensure implementation of policies pertaining to graduate education Collaborate with other campus units Collaborate with national organizations

Graduate School Dr. Nancy Marcus, Dean Cortnie Baity, Administrative Support Assistant Brian Barton, Director of Enrollment David Beck, Academic Program Specialist, Waivers Pamela Brown, Academic Program Specialist, ETDs David Cook, Training Specialist Dr. Robyn Cope, Fellows Society and Program for Instructional Excellence Colin Creasy, Academic Program Specialist, Graduate Policy Committee Dr. Judith Devine, Senior Associate Dean Callie Funderburk, Coordinator of Events Dr. Keisha John, Director, Graduate Fellowships & Awards & Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Dr. Patrick Kennell, Center for Intensive English Studies Rebecca Mahaffey, Office Administrator Dr. Jeff Norcini, Assistant, ETDs

A Unique Combination of the Arts and Sciences

Doctoral Very High Research Activity Educate and train graduate students Emphasis on doctoral education FSU 60+ doctoral programs ~400 doctorates/year Master’s education 100+ master’s programs >2,000 master’s year

Graduate Enrollment: 8,155 (20%)

Demographics-Fall 2012 Residency status (New) Gender Race/ethnicity In state 63% Out of state 37% Intnl 15% Time commitment Full-time 68% Part-time 32% Gender Female 56% Male 44% Race/ethnicity White 63% Black 8% Hispanic 7% Asian 2% Am. Ind. <1%

Graduate Education Policies The Graduate Policy Committee considers University-wide policies relating to graduate education. The Dean of The Graduate School ensures adherence to university-wide policies and provides broad oversight of all graduate programs.

Graduate Education Policies The Graduate School http://gradschool.fsu.edu/ Registrar - Graduate Bulletin http://registrar.fsu.edu/bulletin/grad/apdefault.htm Office of Faculty Development & Advancement – Faculty Handbook http://facultyhandbook.fsu.edu/

through channels to The Graduate School Graduate Faculty Graduate Faculty Status (GFS) Tenure track faculty Special circumstances non-tenure track faculty GTS, co-MDS, co-DDS Non-tenure track faculty Courtesy faculty (external) Note: Status is not automatic. It must be requested by the home department/program; and make its way through channels to The Graduate School

Awards & Opportunities Graduate Faculty Mentor Award Recognize faculty for excellence in graduate education Professional development of students Responsible Conduct of Research Grants for Faculty RFP in Spring

Special Programs & Collaborators Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards Program for Instructional Excellence (PIE) Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Preparing Future Professionals (PFP) Fellows Society Center for Intensive English Studies Council of Graduate Schools Responsible Conduct of Research & Creativity PhD Completion project Graduate student tracking system online Completion and Attrition Study of URMs

Faculty Responsibilities Inform yourself of the policies and guidelines that pertain to graduate education in your new department and university. FSU Graduate Student Handbook FSU Graduate Bulletin FSU Faculty Handbook Department Handbook

Student groups Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) Represents all graduate students Alex Boler, Speaker Graduate Assistant Union (GAU) Represents all graduate assistants on matters relating to the terms and conditions of employment

Questions The Graduate School 644-3501 Public website www.gradschool.fsu.edu Blackboard site for faculty and staff Blackboard organizations