About NCCGS

NCCGS Mission and Vision

Mission

The North Carolina Council for Graduate Schools advocates for graduate education across the state of North Carolina, fostering economic and societal growth and helping to ensure graduate students experience transformative opportunities in the classroom, through research, and in engagement within their discipline. We articulate the needs of graduate education with internal and external stakeholders, including influencing public opinion to advance graduate education for the betterment of the students, faculty, staff, and administrators, the citizens of North Carolina, and the global community.

Vision

• We will advocate for optimal learning environments for our students both in curricula and campus culture including promoting academic freedom, quality research practices, and collaboration.
• We will support and encourage diverse research and professional experiences to provide opportunities for graduate students to contribute new knowledge and practice in their disciplines.
• We will engage and communicate with stakeholders including state leaders, UNC System leaders, campus leaders, and regional and national organizations to ensure graduate education remains a primary focus, and we will ensure students participate in this engagement to advance their knowledge and participation in graduate education advocacy.
• We will support faculty, staff, and students involved in graduate education through professional development, networking, and communication.

Approved by the NCCGS Board on March 9, 2023