1. New Faculty Orientation Fall 2013
Nancy H. Marcus
Dean, The Graduate School

2. Mission
The Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts. The university is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, creative endeavors, and service. The university strives to instill the strength, skill, and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and sustained achievement within a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity.

3. The Graduate School - Mission
To advance the quality and integrity of graduate education
Assist graduate students in academic matters
Provide broad oversight and ensure implementation of policies pertaining to graduate education
Collaborate with other campus units
Collaborate with national organizations

4. Graduate School Dr. Nancy Marcus, Dean
Cortnie Baity, Administrative Support Assistant
Brian Barton, Director of Enrollment
David Beck, Academic Program Specialist, Waivers
Pamela Brown, Academic Program Specialist, ETDs
David Cook, Training Specialist
Dr. Robyn Cope, Fellows Society and Program for Instructional Excellence
Colin Creasy, Academic Program Specialist, Graduate Policy Committee
Dr. Judith Devine, Senior Associate Dean
Callie Funderburk, Coordinator of Events
Dr. Keisha John, Director, Graduate Fellowships & Awards & Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Dr. Patrick Kennell, Center for Intensive English Studies
Rebecca Mahaffey, Office Administrator
Dr. Jeff Norcini, Assistant, ETDs

5. A Unique Combination of the Arts and Sciences

6. Doctoral Very High Research Activity
Educate and train graduate students
Emphasis on doctoral education
FSU
60+ doctoral programs
~400 doctorates/year
Master’s education
100+ master’s programs
>2,000 master’s year

7. Graduate Enrollment: 8,155 (20%)

8. Demographics-Fall 2012 Residency status (New) Gender Race/ethnicity
In state 63%
Out of state %
Intnl 15%
Time commitment
Full-time %
Part-time %
Gender
Female 56%
Male 44%
Race/ethnicity
White 63%
Black 8%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Am. Ind. <1%

10. Graduate Education Policies
The Graduate Policy Committee considers University-wide policies relating to graduate education.
The Dean of The Graduate School ensures adherence to university-wide policies and provides broad oversight of all graduate programs.

11. Graduate Education Policies
The Graduate School
Registrar - Graduate Bulletin
Office of Faculty Development & Advancement – Faculty Handbook

12. through channels to The Graduate School
Graduate Faculty
Graduate Faculty Status (GFS)
Tenure track faculty
Special circumstances non-tenure track faculty
GTS, co-MDS, co-DDS
Non-tenure track faculty
Courtesy faculty (external)
Note: Status is not automatic. It must be requested by the home department/program; and make its way
through channels to The Graduate School

13. Awards & Opportunities
Graduate Faculty Mentor Award
Recognize faculty for excellence in graduate education
Professional development of students
Responsible Conduct of Research Grants for Faculty
RFP in Spring

14. Special Programs & Collaborators
Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards
Program for Instructional Excellence (PIE)
Preparing Future Faculty (PFF)
Preparing Future Professionals (PFP)
Fellows Society
Center for Intensive English Studies
Council of Graduate Schools
Responsible Conduct of Research & Creativity
PhD Completion project
Graduate student tracking system online
Completion and Attrition Study of URMs

16. Faculty Responsibilities
Inform yourself of the policies and guidelines that pertain to graduate education in your new department and university.
FSU Graduate Student Handbook
FSU Graduate Bulletin
FSU Faculty Handbook
Department Handbook

17. Student groups Congress of Graduate Students (COGS)
Represents all graduate students
Alex Boler, Speaker
Graduate Assistant Union (GAU)
Represents all graduate assistants on matters relating to the terms and conditions of employment

18. Questions The Graduate School 644-3501 Public website
Blackboard site for faculty and staff
Blackboard organizations