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CGS Announces Awards to Support the Assessment of Student Learning by Future Faculty

October 31, 2012

The Council of Graduate Schools has made awards to seven universities to develop new approaches...

Graduate Schools See Growth in Applications and Degrees, But Enroll Fewer New Students in 2011

September 28, 2012

First-time enrollment falls 1.7 percent overall, while business and health sciences continue to grow...

Employment Levels Remain High for Professional Science Master's Degree Holders

September 18, 2012

Second survey of recent alumni finds career prospects looking bright...

CGS Announces Awards to Support Research Ethics Education in International STEM Collaborations

September 14, 2012

Awards funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation will enhance the preparation of future scientists...

University Leaders Issue Statement on Preparing Graduate Students for Global Careers

September 6, 2012

Higher education leaders from 15 countries agreed today on a set of principles to guide the preparation of graduate students...

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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