Graduate Affairs Committee

The Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC) is the main graduate affairs governing and advisory body for the IUPUI campus, overseeing approval of new graduate and professional degrees.

Graduate faculty members from IUPUI, as well as Deans (or their representatives) from all schools on the IUPUI campus make up the Graduate Affairs Committee. GAC members terms may be for one or more years.

The Curriculum and Fellowship Committees are subcommittees of the GAC.

2022-2023 GAC Meeting Dates

The GAC meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

August 23, 2022
September 27, 2022
October 25, 2022
November 22, 2022
December CANCELED
January 24, 2023
February 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
April 25, 2023
May 23, 2023

Minutes, Agendas, and Discussion Items

January 24, 2023

January 24, 2023 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, November 22, 2022

Program Reviews

Termination of the MS in Occupational Therapy in the School of Health & Human Sciences
Changes to the Ph.D. in Nursing plan of study in the School of Nursing
Changes to the Ph.D. minor in Epidemiology in the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
Changes to the plan of study in the following concentrations within the MPH in the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health:
- Epidemiology
- Health Policy & Management
- Public Health Informatics
- Social and Behavioral Sciences

November 22, 2022

November 22, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, October 25, 2022

Program Reviews

IU Online collaborative – Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners – a collaboration between the IU system-wide Schools of Education
Accelerated degree: Media Arts and Science, BS/Library Information Science, MLIS in the School of Informatics and Computing
Collaborative degree between Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) on behalf of KFUPM Business School
Dual Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery – Master of Public Health between the School of Dentistry and the School of Public Health
Dual Degree: MD - PhD Translational Cancer Biology in the School of Medicine
Dual Degree: MD - PhD Musculoskeletal Health in the School of Medicine
Changes: Counseling/Counselor Education requests increase in credit hours from 40 to 60
Changes: Dietetic Internship Graduate Certificate Program request change in supervised practice credit hours
Changes: Doctorate in Nutrition & Dietetics request change in admission requirements
Changes: Doctorate in Nutrition & Dietetics Track 2 request change in admission requirements

October 25, 2022

October 25, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, September 27, 2022

Program Reviews

- - New concentration in Interdisciplinary Public Health Studies in the MPH program in the Fairbanks School of Public Health
  - Revision of the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program in the School of Health and Human Sciences
  - Name change and plan of study revision to the PhD Cancer Biology minor in the School of Medicine. The requested new name is Translational Cancer Biology

September 27, 2022

September 27, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, August 23, 2022

Program Reviews

- - Graduate Certificate in Dental Informatics in the School of Dentistry
  - Graduate Certificate for District Level Administrators in Urban Settings in the School of Education
  - Request to omit the Form 7 requirement from the non-thesis track in the MS in Computational Data Science in the School of Science
  - Request for one-member advisory committee in the MS in Computational Data Science in the School of Science
  - A new Memo of Understanding between the School of Engineering and Technology and Nalla Malla Reddy Engineering College in Hyderabad, India

August 23, 2022

August 23, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, May 24, 2022

Program Reviews

- New Post-Baccalaureate in Health Information Management in the School of Informatics and Computing
- New accelerated degree; BS in Informatics and MS in Cybersecurity and Trusted Systems between the Schools of Informatics and Computing and Engineering and Technology
- Changes to the PhD in Philanthropic Studies in the Lilly Family School of Philanthropic Studies
- A new Memo of Understanding between the School of Informatics and Computing and Nalla Malla Reddy Engineering College in Hyderabad, India

May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, April 26, 2022

Program Reviews

New BS/MS in Mathematics–Applied Statistics (BS) and Applied Data Science (MS) in the School of Informatics and Computing
Combined MD/PHD in the School of Medicine and Sociology in the College of Arts Bloomington
Curriculum changes to the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine
Curriculum changes to the PhD Minor in Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine
Curriculum changes to the MS in Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine
Curriculum changes to the PhD in Economics in the School of Liberal Arts
Curriculum changes to the concentration in Bioethics in the MA in Philosophy in the School of Liberal Arts

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, March 22, 2022

Program Reviews

New online collaborative graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management
New non-thesis track in the MS in Medical Neuroscience degree program in the School of Medicine
Changes to the thesis track in the MS in Medical Neuroscience degree program in the School of Medicine
Changes to the graduate certificate in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology program in the department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology
New thesis option in the MS in Mathematical Sciences in the School of Science

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, February 22, 2022

Program Reviews

New Master in Regenerative Medicine and Technologies in the School of Medicine
New Minor in Biomedical & Life Science Teaching and Learning submitted by School of Medicine
New Facilities Management major in the MS in Technology in the School of Engineering and Technology
New accelerated degree, BS in Artificial Intelligence/MS in Applied Data Science in the School of Informatics and Computing
New accelerated degree, BS in Data Science (online)/MS in Applied Data Science in the School of Informatics and Computing
New MOU between School of Science MS degrees (MS in Computer Science and MS in Computational Data Science) and Amity University
Curriculum changes to the graduate certificate in Energy Management & Assessment in the School of Engineering and Technology
Curriculum changes to the master’s and graduate certificate in Museum Studies programs in the School of Liberal Arts
Request to omit the Form 7 requirement for non-thesis students in the MS Cybersecurity and Trusted Systems in the School of Engineering & Technology

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, January 25, 2022

Program Reviews

Minor in Organizational Leadership in the School of Engineering and Technology
Minor in Technical Communication in the School of Engineering and Technology
Dual degree between IU School of Health and Human Sciences’ Postprofessional Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Kelley School of Business’ Graduate Certificate in Medical Management
Dual degree between IU School of Medicine’s MD and Purdue West Lafayette’s MS in Biomedical Engineering
Changes to the curriculum in the minor in Global Health in the Fairbanks School of Public Health

January 25, 2022

January 25, 2022 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, November 23, 2021

Program Reviews

New Ph.D. in Music Therapy in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
New accelerated degree – BA Political Science/ MPA in the O’Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs
New accelerated degree – BA/MA in Sociology in the School of Liberal Arts
Changes to the Ph.D. in Economics in the School of Liberal Arts

November 23, 2021

November 23, 2021 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, October 26, 2021

Program Reviews

New Graduate Certificate in Urban School Leadership from the IU School of Education
New accelerated degree – BS Cybersecurity to MS Cybersecurity and Trusted Systems in the School of Engineering and Technology
New MOU between Engineering & Technology MS degrees (MS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Mechanical Engineering, and MS in Cybersecurity & Trusted Systems) and Amity University
Changes to the graduate certificate in Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology
Changes to the Post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
New IU Online collaborative degrees: MAT in German, Graduate Certificate in German

October 26, 2021

October 26, 2021 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, September 28, 2021

Program Reviews

Returning – Ph.D. in Translational Cancer Biology in the IU School of Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Urban School Leadership in the IU School of Education
BS/MSE Motorsports Engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology
Changes to the PhD minor in Diabetes and Obesity

September 28, 2021

September 28, 2021 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, August 31, 2021

Program Reviews

Name change and curriculum change to the minor in Environmental Health Science in the Fairbanks School of Public Health - changing to Global Health
Curriculum changes to the minor in Biostatistics in the Fairbanks School of Public Health

August 31, 2021

August 31, 2021 agenda
Location: Zoom
Minutes for approval, May 25, 2021

Program Reviews

New PhD in Translational Cancer Biology at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) within the IU School of Medicine
New PhD minor in Medical and Molecular Genetics in the IU School of Medicine
New graduate certificate in Public Health Promotion in the Fairbanks School of Public Health
Revisions to plan of study and credit hours – PhD in Exercise Science in the School of Health & Human Sciences
Revisions to the PhD in Musculoskeletal Health in the School of Medicine
Revisions to the plan of study – PhD minor in Cardiovascular Science in the School of Medicine
Remove GRE requirement – MS in Medical and Molecular Genetics in the School of Medicine - includes Genetic Counseling track
Revisions to the graduate certificate in Digital Signal Processing in the School of Engineering and Technology
Revisions to the plan of study – PhD in Urban Education in the School of Education

For questions about archived information, please contact the curriculum specialist in the graduate office. The main number to the office is 317-274-1577 or you can email gradoff@iupui.edu.

Academic Year 2020-2021

Academic Year 2019-2020

Academic Year 2018-2019

Academic Year 2017-2018

Academic Year 2016-2017

GAC Highlights

Important information and deadlines discussed during the most recent GAC meeting can be downloaded here.

Roster

Margaret Adamek, Ph.D. | School of Social Work | ES 4138H | 274-6730 | madamek@iupui.edu

Kyle Anderson, Ph.D. | Kelley School of Business | BS 4112 | 274-0150 | kyjander@indiana.edu

Janice S. Blum, Ph.D. (Chair)* | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 274-5845 | jblum@iupui.edu

Erin Brady, Ph.D. | School of Informatics & Computing | IT 583 | 278-7673 | brady@iupui.edu

Tien-Min Gabriel Chu, Ph.D. | School of Dentistry | DS 112 | 274-5148 | tgchu@iu.edu

Dezra Despain* | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 278-4326 | dezdes@iupui.edu

Rebecca Ellis, Ph.D. | School of Nursing | NU 122 | 274-0047 | rjbartle@iu.edu

Margaret Ferguson*, AVC | Office of Academic Affairs | AD 5002 | 274-4500 | mferguso@iupui.edu

Richard L. Gregory, Ph.D. | School of Dentistry | DS 123 | 274-9949 | rgregory@iu.edu

Miki Pike Hamstra, | Robert McKinney School of Law | IH 357A | 274-0402 | mhamstra@iupui.edu

Tabitha Hardy*, Ph.D. | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 278-4644 | tamhardy@iupui.edu

Cleveland Hayes II, Ph.D. | School of Education | ES 3138 | 274-6952 | clehayes@iu.edu

Monica Henry* | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 278-2071 | mlhenry@iupui.edu

Dawn Holder, Associate Professor | Herron School of Art and Design | HE 102 | dawnhold@iu.edu

Marj Hovde, Ph.D. | Purdue School of Engineering and Technology | ET 324F | 274-0825 | mhovde@iupui.edu

Thomas D. Hurley, Ph.D. | School of Medicine | MS 4019 | 278-2008 | thurley@iupui.edu

Kimberly Lewis*, Registrar | Office of the Registrar | CE 250 | 274-1507 | kimamill@iupui.edu

J.K. Lee, Ph.D. | IUPUC | 812-348-7254 | leejk@iupuc.edu

Jiliang Li, Ph.D. | School of Science | SL 306 | 278-1163 | jilili@iu.edu

Sara Lowe | University Library | UL 1112F | 274-0349 | mlowe@iupui.edu

Karl MacDorman, Ph.D. | School of Informatics and Computing | IT 475J | 278-8169 | kmacdorm@iupui.edu

Jennifer Mahoney* | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 278-4305 | mahoney2@iupui.edu

John Mann* | Office of International Affairs | ES 2126 | 274-3261 | jpmann@iupui.edu

Cullen Merritt, Ph.D. | O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs | BS 4155 | 278-0200 | merrritt1@iupui.edu

Kyle Minor, Ph.D. | School of Science | LD 126J | 274-2933 | ksminor@iupui.edu

James Mohler,* Ph.D. | Purdue University Graduate School | Young Graduate House, #170 West Lafayette, IN 47907 | 765-496-7360 |jmohler@purdue.edu

Jacquelynn O'Palka, Ph.D. | School of Health & Rehabilitation Science | BR114 | 278-0934 | jopalka@iupui.edu

Isheka Orr | Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) | gpsgpres@iupui.edu

Zachary Riley, Ph.D. | IU School of Physical Education | NIFS 109 | (317) 278-1487 | zariley@iupui.edu

Patrick J. Rooney, Ph.D | Lilly Family School of Philanthropy | TG 301 | 278-8917 | rooney@iupui.edu

Randall Roper, Ph.D. | School of Science | LD 220 D | 274-8131 | rjroper@iupui.edu

Paul Salama, Ph.D. | School of Engineering & Technology | SL 160 | 278-1682 | psalama@iupui.edu

Jeffery Wilson, Ph.D. | School of Liberal Arts | CA 207B | 274-1128 | jeswilso@iupui.edu

Lloyd Thomas Wilson, J.D. | Robert McKinney School of Law | IH 305 | 274-4826 | ltwilson@iu.edu

Constantin Yiannoutsos, Ph.D. | School of Public Health | HS 3000 | 278-3045 | cyiannou@iupui.edu

* Non-voting Member

Margaret Adamek, Ph.D. | School of Social Work | ES 4138H | 274-6730 | madamek@iupui.edu

Sara Allaei | Office of International Affairs | ES 2129 | 274-3261 | sallaei@iupui.edu

Kyle Anderson, Ph.D. | Kelley School of Business | BS 4112 | 274-0150 | kyjander@indiana.edu

Marta Antón, Ph.D. | School of Liberal Arts | CA 441B | 274-0421 | manton@iupui.edu

Janice S. Blum, Ph.D. (Chair)* | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 274-5845 | jblum@iupui.edu

Tien-Min Gabriel Chu, Ph.D. | School of Dentistry | DS 112 | 274-5148 | tgchu@iu.edu

Melissa Cyders, Ph.D. | School of Science | LD 1268 | 274-6752 | mcyders@iupui.edu

Dezra Despain* | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 278-4326 | dezdes@iupui.edu

Fred DiCamilla, Ph.D. | School of Liberal Arts | CA 501T | 274-4804 | fdicamil@iupui.edu

Lynn Dombrowski, Ph.D. | School of Informatics & Computing | IT 583 | 278-7673 | lsdombro@iupui.edu

Adam Eckerd, Ph.D. | O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs | BS 4062 | 274-1078 | aeckerd@iu.edu

Christina Eggenberger | Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) | gpsgpres@iupui.edu

Rebecca Ellis, Ph.D. | School of Nursing | NU 122 | 274-0047 | rjbartle@iu.edu

Margaret Ferguson*, AVC | Office of Academic Affairs | AD 5002 | 274-4500 | mferguso@iupui.edu

Richard L. Gregory, Ph.D. | School of Dentistry | DS 123 | 274-9949 | rgregory@iu.edu

Miki Pike Hamstra, | Robert McKinney School of Law | IH 357A | 274-0402 | mhamstra@iupui.edu

Tabitha Hardy, Ph.D. | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 278-4644 | tamhardy@iupui.edu

Cleveland Hayes II, Ph.D. | School of Education | ES 3138 | 274-6952 | clehayes@iu.edu

Monica Henry* | Graduate Office | UL 1170 | 278-2071 | mlhenry@iupui.edu

Dawn Holder, Associate Professor | Herron School of Art and Design | HE 102 | dawnhold@iu.edu

Marjorie Hovde, Ph.D. | Purdue School of Engineering and Technology | ET 324F | 274-0825 | mhovde@iupui.edu

Thomas D. Hurley, Ph.D. | School of Medicine | MS 4019 | 278-2008 | thurley@iupui.edu

Josette Jones, Ph.D. | School of Informatics and Computing | WK 120 | 274-8059 | jofjones@iupui.edu