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Welcome to the Graduate School
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One of the premier centers for graduate education and research in the United States , the University of Maryland ranks 18 th nationally among public universities. It houses nearly 100 graduate degree programs enrolling 10,000 students from every state in the union and from around the globe. In 2007, the University awarded over 500 doctoral degrees and nearly 2,000 masters degrees.
The Graduate School takes the leadership role in advancing graduate education and in enhancing conditions for graduate students across the University of Maryland campus. It advocates for graduate education and faculty and, especially, for the graduate student body. It sets and implements academic policy through the Graduate Council; it administers graduate fellowships, graduate travel grants, and other graduate awards; it manages graduate admissions and enrollment; and it coordinates membership of the Graduate Faculty and awards research and creative arts grants to the Faculty.
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Dr. Charles Caramello,
Associate Provost
for Academic Affairs &
Dean of the Graduate School
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The senior staff of the Graduate School comprises Dr. Johnetta Davis, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Director, Graduate Office of Recruitment, Retention, and Diversity; Dr. Mary Ann Ottinger, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Mr. John Mollish, Assistant Dean for Student Services; and Ms. Joanne DeSiato, Ombuds Officer for Graduate Students. Supporting this group are the Assistant to the Dean; Coordinators for Admissions, Fellowships and Waivers, and the Assistant Director for Communications and Information Technology; the staff of the Office of Graduate Recruitment, Retention, and Diversity; and several graduate assistants. Please click here for the roster of Graduate School staff and areas of responsibility.
The Graduate School has recently advanced a number of exciting and innovative initiatives, and has collaborated or consulted with several of the University's colleges and programs in advancing equally exciting initiatives related to specific disciplines. Please click here for further information on recent developments in graduate studies at Maryland.
If you are already a graduate student at the University of Maryland, we look forward to continuing to provide you support and services. If you are a prospective member of our graduate community, we invite you to explore the University of Maryland with us to see if we are the institution that will best help you to realize your personal and professional goals. |
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About The Graduate School
Recent Developments
Biographical Information on
Dean Charles Caramello
Graduate School Organization Chart
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