Graduate School Spotlight:
Welcome Dr. Julie Coffield
The Graduate School welcomes Dr. Julie Coffield as the new Associate Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Georgia. Dr. Coffield has been involved in graduate training and administration with the University for the past 17 years, most recently as Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology within the College of Veterinary Medicine and as the Director of the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program, a campus-wide program that includes students and faculty from several different colleges who share common interests in the field of toxicology. Dr. Coffield will serve as the Chief of Operations for the Graduate School. She will work closely with the Graduate School staff in Admissions and Enrolled Student Services. Her focus will be on student affairs and program management as she assists Graduate Coordinators. She also will assist in helping the Graduate School implement its 2020 Strategic Plan. Welcome Dr. Coffield!
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| The Graduate School is hosting the 1st Annual Three Minute Dissertation (3MD) Competition on March 29. Doctoral students will have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their dissertation topic and its significance. More information about the competition, including how to register, will be made available shortly. |
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| The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) strongly supports President Obama’s call for policies to increase job opportunities, support basic research, reform immigration, and expand access to education. In his 2012 State of the Union message, the president suggested investing in education at all levels, cautioning that if we don't, "we will lack the talented workforce that will drive innovation in the future." |
