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MSU’s Julie Masterson wins an award for expanding access to graduate programs

At Missouri State University, the increase in the number of graduates broke records seven years in a row.

Julie Masterson, provost and dean of the university’s Graduate College, recently received national attention for that work.

For efforts to expand access to graduate programs, Masterson – who plans to retire this year – received the Debra W. Stewart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education.

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The award was presented during an awards ceremony at the 64th annual meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools in St. Louis in early December. It includes a $4,000 award to support continued innovations at the institution.

“The recognition through the Debra W. Stewart Award underscores the importance of Julie’s impactful initiatives in advancing college education,” said Michael Cunningham, chair of the council’s board of directors and associate provost for graduate studies and research at Tulane University , in a Thursday news. edition.

“Her work in creating dual degrees and promoting collaboration with international partners demonstrates her commitment to global learning. Additionally, her creation of a community Graduate Assistantship program demonstrates her efforts to integrate students into local opportunities.”

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Masterson said the award is an honor and that the council has been a source of guidance and inspiration.

“While the award recognizes an individual, the credit truly belongs to the entire MSU educational community. They have consistently supported the ways of thinking and doing in the news, making it feasible for more people to pursue higher degrees,” she said in a statement. “This will have a lasting impact not only on the graduates, but also on their families and communities.”

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Under her leadership and recruitment strategies, degree applications increased by 72%, while the total number of graduate students grew by 27%.

She led the effort to gain state and national approval to offer professional doctorates. She improved access for non-traditional, underrepresented, first-generation students while boosting retention and the time it takes to earn a degree.

This article originally appeared on the Springfield News-Leader: Missouri State Dean Julie Masterson wins national award for work

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