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Lehman College Senate

Committee on Graduate Studies

The Committee on Graduate Studies considers all proposed changes to the existing graduate curriculum and programs and reviews proposals for new graduate programs. The committee also reviews and recommends policies and procedures regarding graduate admissions, readmission, and retention. See the committee's full charge in Article IV, Section 9 of the Senate Bylaws.

Faculty Department Appointment Date
Prof. Janet DeSimone (Chair) CLLSE 9/25 – 6/27
Prof. Edward Kennely BIO SCI 9/24 – 6/26
Prof. Justine McGovern SWK 9/24 – 6/26
Prof. Rossen Petkov ACC 9/24 – 6/26
Prof. Liat Seiger SLHS 9/25 – 6/27
Prof. Smee Wang MMTD 9/25 – 6/27
 Administrative Representative
Ms. Yvette Rosario Senior Registrar for Office of the Registrar  
Students
Rumarie Denizard
Michael Kwakye

Fall 2025 Committee Meetings

  • Wednesday, September 10, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, September 4 - to be reviewed for October 15 Senate meeting)
  • Wednesday, October 8, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, October 2 - to be reviewed for November 5 Senate meeting)
  • Wednesday, November 12, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, November 6 - to be reviewed for December 10 Senate meeting) (This is the last meeting to have material considered for approval before the end of the spring semester.)
  • Wednesday, December 10, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom (if necessary) ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, December 4 - to be reviewed for February 4, 2026, Senate meeting)

** Deadline date for Deans’ Offices to send graduate proposals to Sophia Diamantis-Fry, to ensure adequate time for the Graduate Studies Committee to review proposals.

  • The committee must be given at least one month to review new program proposals.
  • Meetings are held via Zoom.
  • Items for review should be submitted to Sophia Diamantis-Fry of the Office of Academic Programs at Sophia.Diamantisfry@lehman.cuny.edu. Thank you!

Spring 2026 Committee Meetings

  • Wednesday, February 4, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, January 29 - to be reviewed for March 4 Senate meeting)
  • Wednesday, March 4, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, February 26 - to be reviewed for April 15 Senate meeting)
  • Wednesday, March 25, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, March 19 - to be reviewed for May 6 Senate meeting) (This is the last meeting to have material considered for approval before the end of the spring semester.)
  • Wednesday, May 6, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Zoom (if necessary) ** (proposal deadline - Thursday, April 30 - to be reviewed for fall 2026 Senate meeting)

** Deadline date for Deans’ Offices to send graduate proposals to Sophia Diamantis-Fry, to ensure adequate time for the Graduate Studies Committee to review proposals.

  • The committee must be given at least one month to review new program proposals.
  • Meetings are held via Zoom.
  • Items for review should be submitted to Sophia Diamantis-Fry of the Office of Academic Programs at Sophia.Diamantisfry@lehman.cuny.edu. Thank you!

Fall Minutes

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Spring Minutes

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