About the College
Welcome to the College of Graduate Studies
Dear Graduate Students,
Welcome to 国产剧情福利一区二区麻豆, where your advanced academic journey begins. Our graduate programs are designed to empower you through rigorous research, bold innovation, and real-world internship experiences that connect classroom learning to professional practice.
Beyond your time here, we’re committed to preparing you for life after graduate school—whether that means launching a career, leading in your field, or continuing your academic pursuits. Through mentorship, career development resources, and hands-on opportunities, we help you build the skills and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
We’re excited to support your growth and celebrate all you’ll accomplish.
About the Dean
Dr. Gray is an accomplished educator and administrator with over 30 years of experience in K–12 and higher education. As Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, he leads strategic initiatives to support one of the largest graduate education programs in the state and nation. Previously, he served as Associate Dean of Educator Preparation and Accreditation at 国产剧情福利一区二区麻豆, overseeing all certification programs and nearly 7,000 graduate students.
Dr. Gray has held faculty appointments at three Texas universities, taught more than 15,000 students, and served in leadership roles spanning teacher preparation, graduate education, and accreditation. His early career included nine years in public schools, where he held instructional and leadership positions at the campus and central office levels- each reflecting a steady progression of leadership and impact.
His research explores key areas of educational resilience, teacher effectiveness, and wellness coaching. He has numerous publications and has presented at conferences across state, national, and international platforms, sharing insights that advance the field of education. His professional service includes leadership roles such as Chair of 国产剧情福利一区二区麻豆’s Educator Preparation Program Advisory Council, Committee Member for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (appointed by the Commissioner of Higher Education), and Director-at-Large for the Texas Association of College Teachers.
History
The College of Graduate Studies was instituted in Fall 1960 with the offering of the Master of Arts degree.
1962
In 1962, graduate degrees were begun for the Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Master of Education.
1965
In 1965, the Master of Business Administration was initiated. Our first doctoral degree was authorized in 1970 in the College of Engineering.
1983
The Master of Engineering Management degree was begun in 1983. A Doctor of Education in Deaf Education was approved in 1993.
2003 to 2005
The Doctor of Audiology degree was approved in 2003, the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership in 2004, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering in 2005.
2007
In 2007, the College of Education and Human Development initiated its online Academic Partnership degree program, which continues to evolve and add people and programming.
The College of Graduate Studies promotes high-quality graduate education at 国产剧情福利一区二区麻豆 by recruiting, admitting, and enrolling qualified students and ensuring requirements are met.
Vision
The College of Graduate Studies provides leadership, vision, and support services to enhance graduate education at 国产剧情福利一区二区麻豆. We encourage the establishment, growth, development, and continuous improvement of graduate programs in targeted disciplines where needs exist and faculty capabilities are or can be employed.
We will achieve our mission and vision by:
- increasing the awareness of graduate educational opportunities within the university and the local and global communities,
- recruiting qualified graduate students, and
- ensuring requirements are appropriate and satisfied by each student.
Objectives
The objectives of the College of Graduate Studies are as follows:
- Advancement of knowledge through research.
- Intensification within a student's chosen field of specialization and allied areas.
- Development of the student's skill in the methodology of research.
- Promotion of the power of independent thought by teaching students to take charge of their own intellectual advancement.
- Introduction to the profession and its organization and protocols.