Big picture: If scholars need support during their time in the graduate program, the first people to turn to most of the time will be the graduate admin team.
The Graduate Admin Team consists of….
Director of Graduate Studies (DGS)
Research advisor for first year scholars
Makes TA assignments (in coordination with undergraduate program)
Oversees rotations/group selection
Signs for the grad program on chemistry and LGS forms
Instructor of Record for chemistry program courses
Graduate Program Coordinator
Point of contact for graduate program forms/signature requests
Manages graduate hiring (contact for paycheck questions, I9 updates)
Oversees graduate orientation and enrollment
Program-level PDS contact
Recruitment and Communications Manager
Advising contact for program customization, including petitions, change of program, grievances
Oversees recruitment and retention programs
Manages special projects/outreach
Offers advising support for fellowship applications
Who’s who: Visit the People page of the chemistry website to see who currently holds each team role. This is also where scholars can familiarize themselves with other faculty and staff in chemistry and their areas of focus.
Need help? Any member of the graduate admin team can assist with advising questions and concerns. The team does have specific responsibilities and expertise – click the ▸ next to each title above to view a list.
Privacy commitment: Scholars may request to discuss questions or concerns privately with any member of the graduate admin team. The admin team understands it can be difficult to seek help and that scholars may wish for an opportunity to talk something through before taking action. The team is happy to extend that space to scholars in most advising discussions.
- Yes, but: Chemistry and LGS faculty and staff are mandated reporters of Title IX issues and in cases where they believe a member of the community represents a threat to themselves or others.
- Also: The ability of the admin team to resolve a question or concern without reaching out to other people and resources may be limited.