On behalf of the Graduate School staff, I offer you a heartfelt welcome to the Fall 2025 semester. Whether you're new to IU Indianapolis or returning to continue your journey, we’re glad you’re here.
As your new Dean of the Graduate School, my vision is to ensure that graduate education supports student-centered excellence, helping you reach your academic goals while fostering a campus experience that is engaging, supportive, and aligned with your aspirations.
This fall, I’ll be hosting student listening sessions to hear directly from you about what’s working well and where we can improve. Your feedback will help guide how we support students across the full graduate experience, from academic progress and funding to professional development and community-building.
📌 Be sure to visit the IU Graduate School Indianapolis website to explore resources and events designed for graduate and professional students.
🎉 And don’t miss the Graduate & Professional Student Mixer on September 4 from 4 - 6 p.m. in Taylor Courtyard—a great opportunity to connect with peers and kick off the year.
📣 More details about the listening sessions will be shared soon.
In the meantime, I welcome your thoughts at graddean@iu.edu. I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your experiences.
Here’s to a year of purpose, progress, and partnership.
Warmly,
Rebecca J. Bartlett Ellis, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN
Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School