Council of Graduate Schools

In 1987 the CGS membership voted to change the organization's name to the Council of Graduate Schools and began admitting Canadian institutions as members.

Examples of these initiatives include understanding PhD career pathways,[5][6] financial literacy,[7] challenges in degree completion and attrition,[8] Preparing Future Faculty (launched in 1993),[9] mental health and wellness,[10][11] and scholarly integrity and the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

[14][15] CGS advocates for graduate education before Congress and the Administration, working both independently and collaboratively with other national organizations to advance federal policies.

Issue areas have included diversity and inclusiveness; the Higher Education Reauthorization Act; immigration reform;[16] tax; and workforce development.

CGS also provides resources and opportunities for its members to advocate on behalf of graduate education and research with campus stakeholders and policymakers.