Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Council of Graduate Schools
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 230
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-3791 (main line)
(202) 331-7157 (fax)
CGS Website: Frequently Asked Questions
Membership and Affiliation Inquiries, Website Access, and Member Directory Updates:
Janice Goggins, Director, Member Engagement, Recruitment and Retention
Website Content; CGS Discussion Boards, Webinars, and Newsletters; and Online Member Library:
Matthew Linton, Publications and Communications Manager
Katherine Hazelrigg, Assistant Director, Communications
CGS Career Portal:
General Inquiries:
Please direct inquiries to the CGS Office
All Media Inquiries:
Katherine Hazelrigg, Assistant Director, Communications
Julia Kent, Vice President, Best Practices and Strategic Initiatives
Government Relations and External Affairs:
Lauren Inouye, Vice President for Public Policy and Government Affairs
Meeting Planning and Exhibitor & Sponsorship Inquiries:
Heidi Shank, Senior Director, Meetings
Meeting Registration and Publication Orders:
Anita Thomas, Manager, Meetings and Office Services
Membership Dues and Vendor Inquiries:
Peggy Wu, Senior Comptroller
Strategic Consultation Inquiries:
Robert Augustine, Senior Vice President
Custom Data Report Inquiries:
Hironao Okahana, Associate Vice President, Research and Policy Analysis
CGS is the leading source of information, data analysis, and trends in graduate education. Our benchmarking data help member institutions to assess performance in key areas, make informed decisions, and develop plans that are suited to their goals.
CGS Best Practice initiatives address common challenges in graduate education by supporting institutional innovations and sharing effective practices with the graduate community. Our programs have provided millions of dollars of support for improvement and innovation projects at member institutions.
As the national advocate for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource for policymakers and others on issues concerning graduate education, research, and scholarship. CGS members receive regular updates of legislative and regulatory proposals impacting graduate education and are provided resources to use in advocacy efforts on their campuses and with policymakers and other constituents.
CGS is an authority on global trends in graduate education and a leader in the international graduate community. Our resources and meetings on global issues help members internationalize their campuses, develop sustainable collaborations, and prepare their students for a global future.
