Graduate Education Advisory Council

Michael Westrate, PhD
Assistant Vice Provost
Graduate Research & Education
The Graduate Education Advisory Council (GEAC) supports 草榴社区鈥檚 graduate students through the Center for Graduate Research and Education (Grad Center). The Council enhances the Grad Center鈥檚 work by offering guidance on best practices for supporting graduate students, connecting students with their powerful networks, and growing graduate alumni engagement. Its members also provide advice on strategic initiatives to 草榴社区鈥檚 Assistant Vice Provost for Graduate Research & Education.
Getting Involved
As we work to enhance the graduate student experience, the Grad Center team is eager to collaborate with graduate alumni from all colleges and all graduating years! If you are interested in getting involved as a graduate alum, or would like to explore joining the GEAC, please email the Grad Center.
If you wish to financially support graduate student initiatives at 草榴社区, please go online to the and, under 鈥淐hoose your area(s) to support,鈥 please consider donating to:
- The Graduate Student Hardship Fund
- The Center for Graduate Research and Education
- The Grad Alumni Network
Thank you for supporting 草榴社区鈥檚 3,000+ graduate students!

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