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Lehman College Senate

Committee on Graduate Studies

The Committee on Graduate Studies considers all proposed changes to the existing graduate curriculum and programs and reviews proposals for new graduate programs. The committee also reviews and recommends policies and procedures regarding graduate admissions, readmission, and retention. See the committee's full charge in Article IV, Section 9 of the Senate Bylaws.

Faculty Department Appointment Date
Prof. Janet DeSimone (Chair) CLLSE 9/23 – 6/25
Prof. Edward Kennely BIO SCI 9/24 – 6/26
Prof. Justine McGovern SWK 9/24 – 6/26
Prof. Rossen Petkov ACC 9/24 – 6/26
Prof. Liat Seiger SLHS 9/23 – 6/25
Prof. Smee Wang MMTD 9/23 – 6/25
 Administrative Representative
Ms. Yvette Rosario Senior Registrar for Office of the Registrar  
Students
Kimarea Bown
Vitoria Heloany Reis
Michael Kwakye

Fall 2024 Committee Meetings

  • Wednesday, September 11, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, September 5 - to be reviewed for October 9 Senate meeting)

Zoom link:

https://lehman-cuny-edu.zoom.us/j/89652923828?pwd=G2V22bGEi5H4aTeaIpiXxMvNQrP9WN.1

Meeting ID: 896 5292 3828

Passcode: 580266
  • Wednesday, October 9, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Wednesday, October 2 - to be reviewed for November 13 Senate meeting)

Zoom link:

https://lehman-cuny-edu.zoom.us/j/83255583423?pwd=IefHGDcg1vo7Ipnmdn4JSzAa4EcM2v.1

Meeting ID: 832 5558 3423

Passcode: 168373
  • Wednesday, November 6, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Wednesday, October 30 - to be reviewed for December 4 Senate meeting) (This is the last meeting to have material considered for approval before the end of the spring semester.)

Zoom link:

https://lehman-cuny-edu.zoom.us/j/83213245289?pwd=SK2RTNiN5sByIiqqtVK9dmX9YKUbfO.1

Meeting ID: 832 1324 5289

Passcode: 979025
  • Wednesday, December 4, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom (if necessary) ** (proposal deadline - Wednesday, November 27- to be reviewed for February 5, 2025, Senate meeting)

Zoom link:
https://lehman-cuny-edu.zoom.us/j/84733339266?pwd=ryK3TrpUarWmaHCbGgQjUlePP6eiFL.1
Passcode: 936953

** Deadline date for Deans’ Offices to send graduate proposals to Sophia Diamantis-Fry, to ensure adequate time for the Graduate Studies Committee to review proposals.

  • The committee must be given at least three weeks to review new program proposals.
  • Meetings are held via Zoom.
  • Items for review should be submitted to Sophia Diamantis-Fry of the Office of Academic Programs at Sophia.Diamantisfry@lehman.cuny.edu. Thank you!

Spring 2025 Committee Meetings

  • Wednesday, February 5, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, January 30 - to be reviewed for March 5 Senate meeting)
  • Wednesday, March 5, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, February 27- to be reviewed for April 2 Senate meeting)
  • Wednesday, April 2, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, March 27 - to be reviewed for May 7 Senate meeting) (This is the last meeting to have material considered for approval before the end of the spring semester.)
  • Wednesday, May 7, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom (if necessary) ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, May 1 - to be reviewed for fall 2025 Senate meeting)

** Deadline date for Deans’ Offices to send graduate proposals to Sophia Diamantis-Fry, to ensure adequate time for the Graduate Studies Committee to review proposals.

  • The committee must be given at least three weeks to review new program proposals.
  • Meetings are held via Zoom.
  • Items for review should be submitted to Sophia Diamantis-Fry of the Office of Academic Programs at Sophia.Diamantisfry@lehman.cuny.edu. Thank you!

Fall Minutes

Spring Minutes

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Minutes Archive

Forms to Request Curricular Changes