Overview
Position Statements 

CGS often takes a stand on public policy issues that affect graduate education by issuing statements or sending letters to decision makers urging them to keep the government’s role in graduate education in mind.

 

Policy Papers, Reports and Resolutions

Since 2007, CGS has annually released a major report on graduate education at a forum held on Capitol Hill.

 

Government Relations Weekly Update

The Government Relations Weekly Update provides CGS members with up-to-date information on public policy and related initiatives that impact graduate education.

 

For further information on CGS government relations and external affairs issues, please contact:

 

Deirdre Mageean

Leontyne Goodwin

 

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.