Meeting Overview
The New Deans Institute, which was held in Portland, Oregon on July 12, 2025, is open to all but is tailored to those who have been in their graduate dean role for two years or less. Our Summer Workshop program, which ran July 13-16, 2025, is an excellent opportunity to engage with colleagues, share insights, and collaborate on approaches to address current challenges. Thank you for sharing your expertise and experience with your fellow CGS community!
Meeting Highlights
The 2025 Summer Workshop program is both informative and engaging, featuring a range of timely topics and practical guidance for both new and experienced deans. Plenary sessions delved into crucial issues facing graduate education today including: productive communication on campuses, leadership in challenging times, and creating inclusive learning and mentoring environments. Additionally, the meeting offered sessions on timely topics such as strategies for securing philanthropic support, graduate student mental health, and others. Attendees had the opportunity to network in sessions and attend an optional networking cruise on the Willamette River.