Home Faculty and Staff Resources for Directors of Graduate Programs Resources for Directors of Graduate Programs The graduate school provides resources and information to directors of graduate programs to help them successfully manage the procedures, policies and schedules throughout the academic year, and to problem-solve and guide students to their degrees. Rackham’s Faculty Committee on Mentoring (MORE) MORE (Mentoring Others Results in Excellence) is a Rackham committee that provides faculty with effective tools and practices for mentoring graduate students and seeks to improve the graduate school experience for all students. Rackham Presentation Request Form One of Rackham’s core values is partnership and collaboration with the campus community. Therefore, members of our staff facilitate workshops and presentations for university departments, student organizations, and staff that serve Rackham students and prospective students at no cost/free of charge. Use the Rackham Presentation Request Form to request a consultation. Rackham staff will discuss format considerations in an intake meeting with you after your request is received. Policies and Guidelines Graduate Programs and Registration Policy Graduate chairs and directors should know the eligibility criteria as well as the process for your program to obtain resources for tuition support from your school or college. Please inform your faculty, staff, and students about your departmental process for obtaining tuition support. Holistic Admissions Rackham recognizes that the discontinuation of the GRE presents a particular challenge for the small number of programs that have relied upon the GRE in doctoral admissions. In addition, we understand that the development and implementation of truly holistic admissions practices requires ongoing work for all doctoral programs. To address these needs, Rackham has developed mechanisms to support individual programs in the development and implementation of holistic admission best practices. Resources and Information for Students Affected by Country Based Travel Restrictions Information for students before they travel, and those facing visa issues or who have been refused entry at the U.S. border. Guidelines for Graduate Course Approval Before submitting a new course for approval, a course modification, or a course deletion, departments should first read this guide. Proposing, Revising, and Suspending Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs The Graduate School reviews and authorizes new graduate programs and revisions to existing programs in the Rackham Graduate School.
Graduate Programs and Registration Policy Graduate chairs and directors should know the eligibility criteria as well as the process for your program to obtain resources for tuition support from your school or college. Please inform your faculty, staff, and students about your departmental process for obtaining tuition support.
Holistic Admissions Rackham recognizes that the discontinuation of the GRE presents a particular challenge for the small number of programs that have relied upon the GRE in doctoral admissions. In addition, we understand that the development and implementation of truly holistic admissions practices requires ongoing work for all doctoral programs. To address these needs, Rackham has developed mechanisms to support individual programs in the development and implementation of holistic admission best practices.
Resources and Information for Students Affected by Country Based Travel Restrictions Information for students before they travel, and those facing visa issues or who have been refused entry at the U.S. border.
Guidelines for Graduate Course Approval Before submitting a new course for approval, a course modification, or a course deletion, departments should first read this guide.
Proposing, Revising, and Suspending Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs The Graduate School reviews and authorizes new graduate programs and revisions to existing programs in the Rackham Graduate School.
