The Graduate School 

UT Tyler Graduate Council

Graduate Council Membership 2024-2025

Name Affiliation Term
Dr. Tom Roberts (Chair) Soules College of Business 2024-2025
Dr. Mary Fischer Soules College of Business 2023-2026
Dr. Marwan Al-Shammari Soules College of Business 2022-2025
Dr. Ramona Grad College of Education and Psychology  2024-2027
Dr. Annamary Consalvo College of Education and Psychology  2023-2026
Dr. Martin Rivera School of Nursing 2023-2026
Dr. Barbara McAlister School of Nursing 2022-2025
Dr. Vijay Boggaram School of Medicine 2022-2025
Dr. David Rice School of Medicine 2023-2026
Dr. Jose Vega Fisch School of Pharmacy 2023-2026
Dr. Joe Glavy Fisch School of Pharmacy 2024-2027
Dr. Jon Seal College of Arts and Sciences 2022-2025
Dr. Mandy Link College of Arts and Sciences 2024-2027
Dr. Premananda Indic College of Engineering 2022-2025
Dr. Tahsin Khajah College of Engineering 2024-2027
Dr. Neil Dong School of Health Professions 2022-2025
Dr. Bill Sorensen School of Health Professions 2024-2027
Student Representative  TBA 2024-2025
Dr. Vivek Pandy Faculty Senate Representative 2024-2025
Dr. Kouider Mokhtari Interim Dean of the Graduate School Ex-Officio
Dr. Troy White Registrar Ex-Officio
Ms. Katie Hall Graduate Admissions Executive Director  Ex-Officio
Dr. Lou Ann Berman Associate Provost for A&IE Ex-Officio
Dr. Cindy Davis Director, Graduate Program Support Ex-Officio
Ms. Becky McKay Library Representative Ex-Officio
Ms. Cynthia Sprayberry Graduate Council Support Staff Support Staff

 

The Graduate Council has the responsibility for reviewing and approving graduate course proposals and course changes initiated by department or other academic units. It also reviews and makes recommendations regarding new graduate program proposals and program modifications. It has the authority to make recommendations for modification of Graduate policies and procedures for student admission, continuation, graduation, Graduate Faculty credentialing, and similar issues forwarded by departments, colleges or other units.

The Graduate Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Dean of The Graduate School, providing consultation and information on issues relating to graduate policies and procedures.

Membership and terms are specified in the Graduate Council Bylaws