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CGS signs letter to "protect the integrity of the scientific enterprise"

CGS signed a letter that was submitted by the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) to the Senate Appropriations Committee regarding FY 2013...

CGS signs letter urging rejection of reductions in funding or restriction of NSF support

CGS signed a letter that was submitted by the American Council on Education (ACE) to the Senate Appropriations Committee which...

Letter in support of "America Innovates Act of 2012"

A letter sent to Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ) in support of legislation he introduced entitled the “America Innovates Act of 2012.” This...

CGS responds to the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget

Debra W. Stewart, President of the Council of Graduate Schools, issued the following statement on the release of President Barack Obama’s federal...

CGS submitted comments on the National Bioeconomy Blueprint

CGS responded to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) request for information

2012 CGS 52nd Annual Meeting Presentations

Meeting presentations are now available.

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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