Strengthening Graduate Programs to Enhance our Research Mission and Our Commitment to Teaching

Begin to implement some recommendations from university-wide working groups on graduate education.

Assess competitive stipend levels for doctoral programs to attract top students.

Structure financial packages for doctoral students serving as teaching assistants and teaching fellows.

Develop criteria for teaching assistantships for master-level students.

Work on cross-school collaborations to provide training for doctoral students in responsible research conduct and communication skills.