COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS

Summer Workshop & New Deans Institute

July 9-13, 2016 Savannah, Georgia MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND REGISTER TODAY! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 30. VISIT WWW.CGSNET.ORG TO REGISTER ONLINE

Institute and Workshop Program CGS invites graduate deans, associate and assistant deans, and other faculty and staff from colleges, universities, and associations to network with their colleagues in the beautiful and historic city of Savannah, Georgia.

The CGS Summer Workshop for Graduate Deans offers participants a fresh focus on hot topics that affect every facet of graduate education. Complementing the Workshop is the New Deans Institute, a program tailored to orient new deans and integrate the Workshop experience. The CGS Board of Directors, staff, and other specialists serve as core faculty for both the New Deans Institute and Summer Workshop.

CGS welcomes you to this unique opportunity to share knowledge and work on issues facing graduate education.

Distinguished Speakers

A variety of well known and distinguished speakers are confirmed including: Sean Gallagher Chief Strategy Officer, Northeastern University Global Network

Penelepe Hunt Author of Development for Academic Leaders: A Practical Guide for Fundraising Success

The New Deans Institute (NDI) will begin on Saturday, July 9 at 8:15 am and end at 5:00 pm that day. The day will conclude with Dine Arounds at 7:00 pm. The Institute is tailored to those who have been in their graduate dean role for two years or less. Other members of the graduate education community are welcome to attend. What if you attended last year and want to attend again? Return participants are welcome. The Institute format may be familiar, but will incorporate past discussions and aim to provide all participants with a fulfilling experience.

Register early!!! Space is limited!!!

The main program of the Summer Workshop will begin on Sunday, July 10 at 1:00 pm and run through 1:45 pm on Tuesday, with four technical workshops being offered through noon on Wednesday. Our Summer Workshop program includes informative plenary sessions and many opportunities for networking and interactive discussions on the issues most pressing to the graduate education community.

Plenary Sessions

• The Art and Science of Communication

• The Graduate Degree’s Golden Age: How Trends in the Job Market, Society, and Academic Innovation are Shaping Demand for Post-Baccalaureate Education • Development: Essential Guidance for Graduate Deans

Hot Topics

These sessions are designed to provide a small, interactive setting for members of the graduate education community to discuss pressing issues. “Hot Topics” facilitators are CGS board members, staff, and others knowledgeable in these topic areas. This year’s topics include: doctoral level learning outcomes, creating a supportive environment for international students, professional master’s degrees, graduate student unionization, models of student funding and NSF’s priority goal on graduate education.

Dean Dialogues Technical Workshops This year we are offering four technical workshops: Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

International Student Recruitment On a Budget

Participants in this session will learn new strategies for maximizing their budgets for recruiting international students. Topics will include: effective strategies for using web-based communications such as social media, webinars and video to engage and recruit potential students; new opportunities to amplify outreach with external partners such as Education USA; and cost-effective, “in-house” strategies for evaluating student credentials. Strategies and Skills for Fundraising

Following her plenary session, Penelepe Hunt will share fundamental strategies that every graduate dean should understand in order to prepare and successfully execute a development agenda. Sharing the stage with a graduate dean, Ms. Hunt will offer examples of how to create an environment that will make the donor a life-long contributor. Wednesday morning from 9:00 am – noon Got Data? Now What?

Various national datasets are rich with information about graduate students. Join our speakers as they lead a three-part workshop on national data, including an overview of trends in graduate education, a discussion about how campus leaders can access and use selected national datasets, and examples of administrators who have put some of these data to use. Pregnancy, Parenting, and Post-Baccalaureate Study: Meeting Legal Requirements

This interactive workshop will provide a primer on the impact of Title IX on the graduate student experience. Issues such as parental leave, accommodations for pregnant students, and the effects of changing employment status on graduate students’ rights will be discussed. The boundaries and overlap of Title IX with related federal laws like the ADA and FMLA will be explored.

Dean Dialogues are unique opportunities for meeting participants to learn more about graduate education issues in a distinctive, interactive format. These 90 minute sessions begin with a 20 minute presentation, followed by an opportunity for participants to break up into small groups for more in-depth discussions about the topic, and conclude with presentations from the small groups summarizing their discussions. Dean Dialogues will occur on Sunday and Monday afternoons with two different Dialogues running concurrently. This year, the Dean Dialogue topics are: SUNDAY

• Evolution of the Master’s Education and the 2016 Project on the Master’s Degree • Future of the Dissertation

MONDAY

• Beyond Recruitment: Creating an Inclusive Graduate Experience • Assessing Graduate-Level International Experiences and Activities

Dean’s Toolbox

CGS’s new “toolbox” sessions are one-hour workshops designed to give you specific information and/or resources that you can use immediately. Led by deans with expertise on the topic, they will focus on at least three key concepts, lessons, or skills. Four different “toolbox” sessions will run concurrently. This year’s topics are:

• Process Not Product: Strategies for Partnering with Faculty

• Developing a Strategic Vision and Plan

• Communicating Effectively Using Social Media • URMs in Graduate Education: How Do We Meet Recruitment and Retention Challenges?

Welcome to Savannah What you need to know…

HISTORY

Savannah's recorded history begins in 1733, the year General James Oglethorpe and 120 passengers landed on a bluff along the Savannah River. Oglethorpe named the 13th and final American colony "Georgia" after England's King George II, and Savannah became its first city.

Savannah, voted one of the 10 most beautiful places in America by USA Weekend Magazine, was America's first planned city. Oglethorpe laid the city out in a series of grids that allowed for wide open streets intertwined with shady public squares and parks that served as town meeting places and centers of business. Savannah had 24 original squares and 22 of these community icons are still in existence today and enjoyed by the millions of visitors each year. Savannah's Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and is one of the largest historic landmarks in the country. Significant buildings that were saved and restored include: the Herb House (1734), the oldest building in Georgia; the Pirate’s House (1754), mentioned in the book, Treasure Island; and the Olde Pink House (1789), site of Georgia's first bank.

Visitors are drawn to Savannah for its elegant architecture; ornate ironwork, fountains, and green squares; and awardwinning restaurants. The city has received the designations of “Best American City for Food” in KitchenDaily.com in July 2014 and “Top 10 Trending Destinations” at Kayak.com in February 2015.

For more information about Savannah, visit: www.visitsavannah.com.

GETTING TO SAVANNAH

The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Savannah and the Hyatt Regency Savannah. Taxi services are available, with typical fees being $25 from the airport to downtown Savannah, with additional passengers being charged a rate of $3 per passenger. Shuttle service is also available with advance reservation from Chatham Area Transit. The rate is $8 for round-trip fares. The airport website is very informative, visit www.savannahairport.com for more details.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

Savannah enjoys a subtropical climate that makes outdoor activities possible year-round. The summers are hot with the average temperature in the 90s. Additionally, a sweater or jacket may be needed in air-conditioned hotel meeting rooms. Workshop and Institute participants usually wear business casual clothing and find that relaxed, comfortable summer attire is appropriate for all of the sessions and meals. Casual clothing is acceptable for touring.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND TOURS Historic Savannah Walking Tour Sunday, July 10 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Founded in 1733, Savannah’s rich history, unique charm, and stunning beauty continually delight visitors. Enjoy an intimate look behind the garden gates of one of America’s most walkable cities. Discover the parterre and courtyard gardens, wrought iron, brick patterns, and architectural details often overlooked by casual visitors. The tour includes a visit to the Andrew Low House for a glimpse into the life of a 19th century cotton merchant as well as a stop to the historic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. See and learn the history of Savannah up close. Comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour. Ticket price: $35. Pre-registration is recommended. Onsite ticket sales are not guaranteed.

Cocktail Reception at the Telfair Academy Museum Monday, July 11 from 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm

Depart the hotel lobby at 5:15 pm for a short, ten minute walk to the historic Telfair Academy, the oldest public art museum in the South. Designed by British architect William Jay in the neoclassical Regency style, the Telfair Academy is a former mansion built from 1818-19 for Alexander Telfair, son of Revolutionary War patriot and Georgia governor Edward Telfair. In 1886, the building opened to the public as the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences. The event will begin with a short introduction to the museum and the evening will continue with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception where attendees will have the rare opportunity to tour the Rotunda and Sculpture Gallery after-hours and socialize in this elegant historic building. Ticket price: $90. As space is limited, pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Fees

Early-Bird Registration (until April 30)

New Deans Institute and Summer Workshop $875 for members; $1080 for non-members Summer Workshop ONLY $750 for members; $975 for non-members

Regular Registration (after April 30)

New Deans Institute and Summer Workshop $945 for members; $1150 for non-members Summer Workshop ONLY $800 for members; $1050 for non-members

Cancellation/Refund Policy

CGS will fully refund registration and ticket fees if cancellation notification is received, in writing, on or before May 31. After May 31, all refunds will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be honored after June 27.

Participants are encouraged to register by May 31 to guarantee inclusion in participant list and bios listing.

Workshop Attendee Bios

We have found that biographical sketches of all meeting presenters and attendees are useful for introducing fellow participants. Please email CGS with a brief paragraph (no more than 250 words) about yourself and your interests to [email protected] (MS Word attachments are acceptable), no later than Wednesday, June 1.

Bios will be compiled and provided to Summer Workshop and New Deans Institute attendees in their registration packets.

Hotel Reservations

The Hyatt Regency Savannah is conveniently located in the heart of the “Hostess City of the South.” The hotel provides guests with direct access to River Street, and an abundance of restaurants, bars and shopping, and a quick walk to historic Savannah, one of the largest landmark Historic Districts in the country. Enjoy room perks that include a flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, and in-room safe, as well as the property’s heated indoor pool, business center, and 24-hour StayFit™ fitness center. CGS is offering attendees a special meeting rate of $179 per night single or double occupancy. Please make your reservation by June 14.

To reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, (located at Two W. Bay St, Savannah, GA) please visit the CGS web site at www.cgsnet.org or contact the hotel directly by telephone at 888-421-1442. To receive the special rate, please refer to the Council of Graduate Schools when making your reservation.

A 13% tax and $6 City of Savannah occupancy fee per night will apply to the rate. The room rate will be available for three days prior to and after the meeting based on availability. Please make your room reservations as early as possible, reservation requests received after June 14 will be accepted by the Hyatt on a space-available basis.

Registration Form PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:

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Registration Fees: Summer Workshop + New Deans Institute Summer Workshop ONLY

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Summer Workshop fee includes registration, materials, two lunches, opening reception & dinner, and morning/afternoon breaks. The combination New Deans Institute/Summer Workshop also includes registration, lunch, and break.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

CGS will fully refund registration and ticket fees if cancellation notification is received, in writing, on or before May 31. After May 31, all refunds will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be honored after June 27.

Participants are encouraged to register by May 31 to guarantee inclusion in participant list and bios listing.

Attendee Bios

Please email [email protected], in 250 words or less, a paragraph about yourself and your interests, no later than Wednesday, June 1.

To Register Online, visit: www.cgsnet.org Please complete and… MAIL

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registration form and payment to: Council of Graduate Schools, Meetings Dept. One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 230 Washington, DC 20036

If paying by credit card, fax your form to CGS at 202-296-9194. Credit card payment must include the card and CVV numbers, expiration date, cardholder name, and signature.

ONLINE registration form and payment information are also available online: http://cgsnet.org/upcoming-meetings

Event Tickets

Historic Savannah Walking Tour (Sun, 7/10) _______ tickets at $35 each Guest Opening Evening Events (Sun, 7/10) _______ tickets at $80 each (guests only) Guest Lunch (Mon, 7/11) _______ tickets at $50 each (guests only) Telfair Academy Reception (Mon, 7/11) _______ tickets at $90 each

Guest Lunch (Tues, 7/12) _______ tickets at $50 each (guests only)

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NEW DEANS INSTITUTE

Preliminary Program

Saturday, July 9 7:30 am 8:15 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 11:15 am 12:30 pm 1:45 pm 3:30 pm

Breakfast Welcome and Introductions Freshman Deans’ Reflections Managing Day to Day Operations Budgeting: Planning, Prioritizing, and Allocating Networking Lunch Graduate Admissions and Student Funding Advocacy 101

SUMMER WORKSHOP

Sunday, July 10

9:00 am 1:00 pm 3:15 pm 6:00 pm

Special Event: Historic Savannah Walking Tour PLENARY 1: The Art and Science of Communication DEAN DIALOGUE 1: Evolution of Master’s Educ. DEAN DIALOGUE 2: Future of the Dissertation Opening Reception and Dinner

Monday, July 11

7:30 am Breakfast 9:00 am PLENARY 2: The Graduate Degree’s Golden Age 11:00 am Dean’s Toolbox Sessions

12:00 pm Networking Lunch 1:30 pm DEAN DIALOGUE 3: Beyond Recruitment: Creating an Inclusive Graduate Experience DEAN DIALOGUE 4: Assessing Graduate-Level International Experiences and Activities 5:15 pm Special Event: Telfair Academy Museum Reception Tuesday, July 12 7:30 am 9:00 am

Breakfast PLENARY 3: Development: Essential Guidance for Graduate Deans 11:00 am Hot Topics Sessions 12:00 pm Networking Lunch 2:00 pm Technical Workshop: Strategies and Skills for Fundraising 2:00 pm Technical Workshop: International Student Recruitment on a Budget

Wednesday, July 13 9:00 am

Technical Workshop: Pregnancy, Parenting, and Post-Baccalaureate Study 9:00 am Technical Workshop: Got Data? Now What? 12:00 pm Meeting Concludes

Questions? Visit www.cgsnet.org or contact the Meetings Department at [email protected] or 202-223-3791.