The Graduate Committee is a committee of faculty governance under RIC Council.
What We Do
The mission of the Graduate Committee is to oversee graduate curricula and programs, and to advance the interest of graduate programs and students at Rhode Island College.
Contact Information
How We Review and Evaluate Proposals
The Graduate Committee oversees graduate curricula and programs, and advances the interest of graduate programs and students at Rhode Island College. The Graduate Committee reviews and approvals proposals for new and revised curriculum and for policies related to graduate studies.
View the Graduate Committee Manual
Our Meetings
The Graduate Committee meets the first Friday of the month. Proposals are due approximately three weeks before the meeting date to allow the committee chair and the executive committee time to review the proposals.
2024-2025 Meeting Dates
| Proposal Due Date | Executive Committee Meeting | Graduate Committee Meeting (Location TBD) |
|---|---|---|
| | September 6 | |
| September 6 | September 20 | October 4 |
| October 4 | October 18 | November 1 |
| November 1 | November 15 | December 6 |
| January 3 | January 24 | February 7 |
| February 7 | February 21 | March 7 |
| March 7 | March 21 | April 4 |
| April 4 | April 18 | May 2 |