1. Graduate Program Administrator Workshop Dr. Brenda Neumon Lewis Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies Old Dominion University Office of Graduate Studies

2. Graduate Facts 42 Doctoral; 55 MA; 3 Ed. Spec. AY 2009-2010 Degrees Awarded - 188 Doctoral - 1,283 Masters - 31 Ed. Spec.

3. Office of Graduate Studies Areas of Responsibility & Accountability Central level of curriculum review for approval by BOV, SCHEV and SACS Review of current and implementation of new University graduate policies Student continuance, probation, suspension and appeals; student grievances unresolved college level University Graduate Catalog

4. Office of Graduate Studies Areas of Responsibility & Accountability Oversee and provide support for the training and evaluation of Graduate Teaching Assistants. Resolution of students issues not resolved at higher levels Oversight of Graduate Student Organization (GSO)

5. Department/School & College Areas of Responsibility & Accountability Adherence to University, state and federal policies regarding the awarding and accounting of student financial support Student Advising - Establish Program/Plan of Study - Conduct annual evaluation of student’s performance and progress - Guide student in selection of projects, mentors, time management, preparation and scheduling of qualifying exams, thesis/dissertation committees, professional development

6. Department/School & College Areas of Responsibility & Accountability Tracking and recording student progress - Benchmarks and student performance evaluations - Retention and Attrition - Productivity and post-graduation success. Graduate Faculty Certification

7. Location The Office of Graduate Studies 210 Koch Hall 757-683-4885 http://www.odu.edu/ao/gradstudies/