What was the role of the Graduate Council in formulating the RFP and the criteria for new programs?
The Graduate Council reviewed a draft of the document, submitted its suggestions for revision and unanimously approved the RFP. What will be the number of graduate fellowships available? The figure of 20 per year has been mentioned by the administration, but it is not clear if that represents 20 additional fellowships or a topping up of the current number until it reaches 20. As indicated in the Table on page 2 of the RFP, 20 new fellowships/TA slots will be added each year (for each of three years) beginning in FY11. This is in addition to the TA slots already allotted to continuing programs.
