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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.

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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 September 2 – September 15

Spring Application Cycle is open from January 27 – February 9 

Summer Application Cycle is open from April 20 – May 3 

2019-2020 Meetings

  • August 30, 2019
  • September 20, 2019
  • October 18, 2019
  • November 15, 2019
  • December 6, 2019
  • January 24, 2020
  • February 14, 2020
  • March 27, 2020
  • April 17, 2020
  • May 8, 2020

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

Your 2019-2020 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 Raquel Alcorta ralcorta@smu.edu President
Applied Physiology and Wellness Charise Brown chariseb@smu.edu Vice President 
Ph.D. Studies  Devon Lockard dlockard@smu.edu Treasurer
Liberal Studies  Lori Hess-Tolbert lhesstolbert@smu.edu  
Counseling & Dispute Resolution  Carol Rosales rosalesc@smu.edu  
Applied Physiology & Wellness  Parker Richey prichey@smu.edu  

Education Policy & Leadership

Valerie Nelson vlnelson@smu.edu  
Liberal Studies  Emmeline Miles emiles@smu.edu  

Teaching & Learning

Ana Castillo aicastillo@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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