Task Force report identifies five key areas for supporting graduate students

Steve Hranilovic speaks to the McMaster community at an event in Wilson Hall. Graduate Associate Deans sit in chairs across the stage behind him.

The Task Force on Graduate Funding was chaired by Steve Hranilovic, vice-provost and dean of Graduate Studies, and included six Master’s and PhD students representing all Faculties, six Faculty associate deans and McMaster’s deputy provost.

By Fernando Carneiro, Office of the Provost

Posted on March 22, 2024

A significant step forward in supporting graduate students has been taken with the release of the Task Force on Graduate Funding report, which makes recommendations along five key themes that emerged during extensive cross-campus consultations.

The report, submitted to McMaster’s provost and vice-president (Academic), Susan Tighe, on March 11, is the result of the thoughtful, comprehensive and evidence-based approach taken by the Task Force.

“Graduate students are important contributors to McMaster’s academic mission and I look forward to working with university leaders to review the recommendations and to add to the changes already made to enhance graduate student support,” says Tighe. “The report underscores our commitment to graduate students and ensuring that McMaster continues to uphold our tradition of excellence in graduate education.”

The Task Force was chaired by Steve Hranilovic, vice-provost and dean of Graduate Studies, and included six Master’s and PhD students representing all Faculties, six Faculty associate deans and McMaster’s deputy provost.