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Welcome to the School of Graduate Studies


Dean's Welcome

SGS Deans
Mission Statement


School of Graduate Studies Deans

Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education
B. Corman, AB, AM, PhD

Vice-Dean, Programs
E. M. Smyth, BA, BEd, MA, EdD

Vice-Dean, Students
J. J. B. Smith, BA, MA, PhD


Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Graduate Studies is to promote excellence in graduate education and research University-wide and ensure consistency and high standards across the divisions. Sharing responsibility for graduate studies with graduate units and divisions, and operating through a system of collegial governance, consultation and decanal leadership, SGS defines and administers university-wide regulations for graduate education.

SGS also provides expertise, advice and information; oversees the design and delivery of programs; organizes reviews and develops performance standards; supports diversity, equity, fairness, and ethical conduct in graduate education; organizes services and financial assistance to graduate students; encourages a close and positive relationship between research and graduate instruction; and represents the cause of graduate education at the University of Toronto in the wider academic and general community.

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