Graduate Dean's
Award
This
award acknowledges the importance of the
master’s degree at California State University
San Marcos by recognizing the accomplishments of
an outstanding master’s degree recipient.
Graduate study involves both greater
independence and closer intellectual interaction
with faculty mentors as the student develops
focused knowledge and expertise in a subject
area. The recipient of this award will have
demonstrated mastery in advanced coursework as
well as engagement in independent study and
research, scholarship, or creative activity.
Criteria
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Completion of
master’s degree requirements in the current
Academic Year.
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Minimum graduate
GPA of 3.5
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Departmental
and/or college recommendation
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Evidence of
outstanding scholarship in graduate
coursework
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Evidence of
outstanding achievement on the master’s
culminating experience (thesis, project, or
comprehensive examination)
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Achievement in
academic, professional, and service
activities
Nomination and Award
Process
Nominations are
submitted by the Graduate Coordinator for the
respective Master's Program. The following
supporting materials are to be submitted to the
Dean of Graduate Studies (CRA 5210, x 4066)
by the deadline (usually the first week of
March).
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Personal
statement written by the student, describing
the significance of the student’s
educational accomplishments, her/his career
goals, and any obstacles that were overcome
on the path to the graduate degree (maximum
of two pages)
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Description of
one critical graduate school experience and
its impact on the student’s education
(written by the student, maximum of one
page).
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Statement from
the student’s faculty advisor, commenting on
the significance or special achievement of
the student’s culminating experience
(thesis, project, or comprehensive
examination)
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Student’s vita/resumé,
including academic, professional,
employment, and service history
The name of the
student selected by the Dean of Graduate Studies
as recipient of the Graduate Dean’s Award will
be forwarded to the Vice President for Student
Affairs. The recipient’s name will be forwarded
to the President to be considered for the
President’s Outstanding Graduate Award.
The Graduate Dean
awardee will be honored at a special recognition
dinner hosted by the President, scheduled for
early May. Nominating faculty and the
Graduate Dean will be invited to attend the
recognition dinner to present the award.
Questions may be
directed to the Dean of Graduate Studies at ext.
4066 or via email: ggonz@csusm.edu.
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