1. Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
CGPS Presentation
CGPS Presentation
Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Welcome from the Dean
September 14, 2015
James 301

2. Presentation Overview
CGPS Presentation
CGPS Presentation
Presentation Overview
CGPS Mandate
Schedule
Composition
Roles and Responsibilities of Council Members
Change to Approval Pathway
In the future, we plan to do short presentations on other pertinent topics, such as: cotutelles; consultations; regulations (e.g., progress tracking or supervision), etc.
Ask Council members for topics

3. CGPS Presentation
CGPS Mandate
Develop, revise and approve the regulations, guidelines and policies on graduate and postdoctoral studies and so recommend to Senate following consultation with the relevant disciplinary faculties;
Participate in strategic planning for initiatives to promote and enhance graduate and postdoctoral studies;
Review and approve proposals for the creation of new graduate programs

4. CGPS Presentation
Schedule
CGPS meetings are held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in James Conference Room 301 Sept. 14, 2015 Oct. 19, 2015 Nov. 16, 2015 Jan.18, 2016 Feb. 22, 2016 Mar. 14, 2016 Apr. 18, 2016 May 9, 2016

5. Composition of Membership
CGPS Presentation
CGPS Presentation
Composition of Membership
Faculty representatives are appointed for a 3-year term
Members are appointed by Faculty Dean
Dean of GPS: Chair
20 academic members
8 graduate students
1 postdoctoral fellow
Executive Chairperson of PGSS
Representative from Libraries
Associate Dean(s) of GPS, with voices but no votes
Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations) or designate
Director of GPS, with voice but not vote
Academic members
3 each from Faculties of Arts, Science, and Medicine
2 each from Faculties of AES, Education, and Engineering
1 each from Faculties of Dentistry, Law, Management, Music and Religious Studies

6. Roles and Responsibilities of Council Members
CGPS Presentation
CGPS Presentation
Roles and Responsibilities of Council Members
Attendance
Need quorum to approve changes (Quorum is 17)
Review and approve new programs and revisions to existing programs for recommendation to SCTP
Review and approve policies and regulations for graduate studies for recommendation to Senate
Quorum is ½ of voting members + 1

7. Change to Approval Pathway
CGPS Presentation
CGPS Presentation
Change to Approval Pathway
In May, 2015, the Chairs of CGPS and SCTP approved a revised approval process for graduate-level course and program proposals
Effective Sept. 1, 2015, all graduate-level course and program proposals will go to GPS prior to SCTP/ES review and approval
This does not apply to 500-level courses
Questions?
GPS Graduate Program Proposals