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Authorization
A fifth year program of advanced professional education was approved by the Henderson State University Board of Trustees in August of 1954. The university now offers the following graduate degrees: Master of Business Administration, Master of Liberal Arts, Master of Science in Counseling, Master of Science in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Sports Administration, and Educational Specialist.
Graduate Council
The Graduate Council recommends policies for the operation and improvement of the Graduate School. The Graduate Council acts as the higher body of the graduate faculty for final recommendations and proposals to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and, through that office, to the President and the Board of Trustees. The Graduate Council is responsible for such matters as approving new graduate courses; approving the graduate faculty; recommending additions, deletions, and changes in the various graduate programs and degree requirements; and recommending the assignment and awarding of graduate assistantships. Also, the Council approves applications for candidacy and for graduation and serves as an appeal board for special student requests.
The Council consists of nine voting members who represent the following areas:
| Business |
1 |
| Ellis College |
1 |
| Teachers College |
3 |
| Faculty Senate |
1 |
| Graduate Assistants |
2 (1-Teachers College; 1-alternates between Business and Ellis College |
| Graduate Dean |
1 |
In addition, the Vice-President of Academic Affairs serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
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