Corresponding Affiliate

Corresponding Affiliates are national or regional education associations whose endeavors to further graduate education are compatible with those of the Council of Graduate Schools. As an Affiliate of CGS, you are entitled to:

 

  • Access the CGS Online Membership Directory.
  • Access national projects and studies of key interest and benefit to graduate education as well as the ability to solicit advice and information from experts in graduate education. This includes regular updates on federal policy affecting graduate studies and research.
  • Qualify for reduced registration rates and exhibitor rates at CGS meetings and receive a complimentary attendee mailing list.
  • Receive a complimentary subscription to GradEdge, the only national newsletter dedicated to graduate education. Also, receive reduced rates to display advertisements in GradEdge.
  • Publish your website address and logo on the CGS website.
  • Qualify for discounts on CGS meetings, workshops, publications, and consultations.
  • Member discount rates for job listings on the CGS Career Portal
  • Request that CGS post information on your behalf to the CGS Dean’s Discussion List—the nation’s only online information exchange dedicated solely to graduate education.

 

Dues are currently $3,000 (USD) annually. Interested parties should contact Julia Kent.
 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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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.