Nominations Open for Dean of Graduate Studies Award

Dear Graduating Graduate Students and Graduate Faculty:

Each year, I have the opportunity to recognize a graduating graduate student or students with the Dean of Graduate Studies Award. This year, one student will be selected from each of the School of the Arts and the School of Communication, and recognized at their respective hooding ceremony on Saturday, May 11.

This award is given to a student or students in recognition of outstanding service to the College or the community and/or scholarly or creative accomplishment. The recipients will each receive a check for $750.

I am asking for nominations or self-nominations.

Nomination Process

In order to be considered for the Dean’s Award, please complete this Google form. Nominations will be accepted for eligible students who graduated in December 2018, or who will graduate in May or August 2019.

Selection Process

The Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies will consult with members of the Graduate Council to determine the award winners. The selection of the 2019 Dean of Graduate Studies Award winners will be posted online.

Other Requirements

The Graduate Dean’s Award recipient(s) must have graduated in December 2018, or are scheduled to graduate in May or August 2019. The winner(s) should have a strong academic record and the endorsement of their Graduate Program Director (GPD). The Office of Graduate Studies will contact GPDs for their endorsements.

Submission Deadline

You must complete the submission requirements above by 11:30 pm, Friday, April 5. If you have any questions, please contact us at GradStudies@emerson.edu.

Thank you, and we look forward to reviewing your nominations.

Jan Roberts-Breslin
Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies