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Wichita KS 67260-0004 • 316-978-3095 • www.wichita.edu/gradschool
GRADUATE COORDINATOR RECOMMENDATION FORM
Graduate Coordinators are charged with the primary role of coordinating the policy and procedures of the Graduate
School between their programs and the Graduate Office. Additionally, they are charged with generally monitoring
the condition of the graduate program in their field, working with their departmental chair or other responsible
administrator in maintaining the quality and viability of their graduate program, serving as an agency of the
Graduate Faculty in their area, and handling the detailed mechanics of processing the local records of graduate
students in their area. These items may include:
1. Admission recommendations,
2. Program advising and maintaining departmental student records,
3. Monitoring academic progress of students,
4. Applications for Graduate Assistantships,
5. Ensuring administration and reporting of general graduate program requirements,
6. Program assessment.
A Graduate Coordinator is appointed for each graduate program; however, a particular faculty member may serve as
the Coordinator for more than one program. Graduate Coordinators are recommended for appointment by the
department chair and approved by the Graduate Dean and the College Dean.
Check one: Permanent Change Temporary Change*
Name of Nominee myWSU ID
Date to Begin Duties
*If Temporary, indicate date current coordinator will resume duties:
Graduate Program(s)
Graduate Certificate(s)
Briefly describe the nominee’s qualifications in light of the duties indicated above.
Department Chair Date _____________
(Signature)
College Dean Date _____________
Approve recommendation Disapprove recommendation
Graduate Dean Date _____________
Approve recommendation Disapprove recommendation
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Affiliate Graduate Faculty
