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The Simmons School of Education and Human Development Graduate Council originated in 2011 by student representatives from each department within the Simmons School.

Learn about our Policies and Procedures to apply for funding.

Application for Funding

The Council administers funds for graduate student enrichment and professional development projects.   The Council consists of 11 students representing the graduate-level programs at Simmons. 

Application Deadlines

Fall Application Cycle is open August 31 - September 15h

Spring Application Cycle is open from February 8 - February 21

Summer Application Cycle is open from April 12 - April 25, 2021

2019-2020 Meetings

  • August 28, 2020
  • September 18, 2020
  • October 16, 2020
  • November 13, 2020
  • February 5, 2021
  • March 5, 2021
  • April 9, 2021
  • May 7, 2021

All meetings are from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Your 2020-2021 Representatives

If you have questions e-mail your council representative or you can email Graduate Council directly: SimmonsGraduateCouncil@smu.edu

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Counseling & Dispute Resolution Farina Tahir ftahir@smu.edu President
Counseling & Dispute Resolution  Justin Dion jtdion@smu.edu Vice President
Liberal Studies  Lori Hess-Tolbert lhesstolbert@smu.edu Secretary 
Applied Physiology & Wellness  Terry Wilson terryw@smu.edu Communications Chair

Educational Leadership

 Tryna Knox tknox@smu.edu Treasurer 
Applied Physiology & Wellness  Angela Kengara akengara@smu.edu  

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony Petrosino, Associate Dean for Research and Outreach, apetrosino@smu.edu. 

If you have questions e-mail your council representative or you can email SimmonsGraduateCouncil@smu.edu  

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