The Office of Graduate Studies
Your Pathway to a Graduate Degree
Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Office of Graduate Studies provide students with the skills, knowledge and dispositions needed to confront challenges associated with these disciplines and promote positive change in their respective professions.
Structured as accelerated degree programs for adult learners, CCSJ’s graduate programs remove the time and space barriers that often prevent working professionals from pursuing graduate-level education.
Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Office of Graduate Studies is dedicated to advancing graduate education by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers CCSJ graduate students to excel in scholarship and professional development. We enhance the intellectual life of the College by enabling graduate and professional students to engage in rigorous academic study in preparation for impactful professional careers.
By collaborating with faculty, students, alumni, and administrative units, Calumet College of St. Joseph serves as a catalyst for excellence in graduate education, addressing critical local, national, and global challenges while preparing the next generation of scholars, professionals, and leaders.
Our mission is fulfilled through a focus on the following strategic areas:
- Student Experience: CCSJ is committed to supporting the holistic development of graduate students by providing robust programming of an infrastructure, with resources that promote academic success and career readiness. This includes fostering strong mentor/mentee relationships and individual student support.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA): We strive to cultivate a diverse and inclusive graduate community by promoting equity and access throughout the student lifecycle—from holistic recruitment and admissions processes to student engagement initiatives. We support graduate student organizations advancing DEIA, recognize exemplary leadership in these areas, and provide resources for faculty to promote an inclusive academic climate and effective mentorship.
- Continuous Improvement and Assessment: Through systematic data collection, reporting, transparent assessment practices, and institutional effectiveness, CCSJ strives for continual improvement in graduate education. We pursue partnerships and external funding opportunities to innovate and enhance student experiences, ensuring decisions are data-informed and aligned with best practices in graduate education.
- Field, Faculty, and Staff Support: CCSJ’s Office of Graduate Programs, delivers effective services that enable our departments to focus on instruction, and professional development. We support faculty and staff through individual research and provide resources that promote academic integrity and student well-being.
- Visibility and Advocacy: CCSJ celebrates the achievements of our graduate students and faculty, promoting their scholarship, and leadership both within and beyond the College. Through internal and external communications, we advocate for the importance of graduate education, influence national conversations on higher education, and position the College as a leader in graduate innovation.
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