Mission & Purposes

Mission & Purposes of The Graduate School

The Graduate School exists to promote the development of a graduate culture at Ashland University. This encompasses the following purposes:

1. The Graduate School sets the standard for academic excellence for faculty, students, curriculum, and institutional research by establishing policies which define good practice in graduate programs.
2. The Graduate School serves as an advocate for a diverse population of graduate students and for graduate programs.
3. The Graduate School promotes academic collaboration between graduate students and faculty, ensuring that faculty are fulfilling their roles as academic and professional mentors.
4. The Graduate School reinforces the importance of research, inquiry, and creative endeavor.
5. The Graduate School promotes Ashland University as a year-round comprehensive institution.