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Data Sources: Results from the 2012 CGS Pressing Issues Survey

Graduate deans report that their top pressing issues in 2012 are about recruitment, admissions, and enrollment management, according to the Council...

Data Sources: A Profile of McNair Scholars

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, also known as the McNair Scholars Program, is the largest federal effort aimed at...

2012 CGS International Graduate Admissions Survey, Phase I: Applications

The results of the latest International Graduate Admissions Survey show that applications increased 9% between 2011 and 2012.

Data Sources: Strong Employment Growth Expected for Graduate Degree Recipients

Individuals with graduate degrees will be in growing demand over the next several years, according to new employment projections from the Bureau of...

Data Sources: The Role of Community Colleges on the Pathway to Graduate Degree Attainment

For many students, the academic journey leading to a graduate degree starts with community college. These institutions provide access to higher...

2013 CGS 53rd Annual Meeting

Online registration is now open!

PhD Completion and Attrition: Policies and Practices to Promote Student Success (2010)

This is the fourth in a series of monographs from the CGS Ph.D. Completion Project. This monograph reports on policies and practices at...

Graduate Enrollment and Degrees

The CGS/GRE report is the only national survey that collects data on first-time and total graduate enrollment by field across all fields of graduate study

Benchmarking

CGS is the leading source of information, data analysis, and trends in graduate education. Our benchmarking data help member institutions to assess performance in key areas, make informed decisions, and develop plans that are suited to their goals.

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Best Practices

CGS Best Practice initiatives address common challenges in graduate education by supporting institutional innovations and sharing effective practices with the graduate community. Our programs have provided millions of dollars of support for improvement and innovation projects at member institutions.

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Public Policy

As the national advocate for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource for policymakers and others on issues concerning graduate education, research, and scholarship. Based in Washington, DC, the organization provides its members with regular updates and analyses of legislative and regulatory proposals and policies that affect graduate education.
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Global Engagement

CGS is an authority on global trends in graduate education and a leader in the international graduate community. Our resources and meetings on global issues help members internationalize their campuses, develop sustainable collaborations, and prepare their students for a global future.

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