Graduate Division

Promoting Graduate Education

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Graduate Student Management System

Purpose

The project aims to streamline and centralize the management of graduate student funding and employment at UCR through the development of a single system: GSMS. This comprehensive solution will:

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Single Platform
Provide a single platform to manage fellowships, scholarships, fees, awards, and employment hiring.
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Unify Graduate Student Admissions and Funding
Unify graduate student admissions and funding processes, replacing current tools such as GradSIS and GradESS.
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Centralize Hiring Process
Centralize the hiring process for various graduate student positions, including Teaching Assistants, Graduate Student Researchers, Readers, Graders, and Tutors.
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Consolidate Processes
Replace the decentralized, manual processes currently used across schools and colleges.

Project Goals

Develop Integrated Systems

Create user-friendly applications that integrate seamlessly with existing UCR systems like Banner and Slate to ensure data consistency and streamline workflows.

Enhance Transparency and Compliance

Improve visibility into funding commitments, employment processes, and compliance with bargaining unit agreements.

Reduce Administrative Burden

Automate workflows and integrate systems to minimize manual efforts and reduce administrative overhead for departments and the Graduate Division.

Improve Data Tracking and Reporting

Provide robust tools for tracking student funding, graduate student employment, and compliance metrics, enabling better decision-making and oversight.

Value to UCR

Implementing GSMS will provide significant benefits, including:

  • Efficiency and Effectiveness: Streamlined workflows and centralized processes will enable more efficient management of graduate student funding and employment.
  • Enhanced Student Experience: Transparent processes and reduced administrative barriers will improve the overall experience for graduate students.
  • Alignment with Strategic Goals: These systems will support UCR’s strategic priorities by increasing operational efficiency, enabling data-driven decisions, and ensuring compliance with regulations and agreements.

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Next Steps

We are currently in the initial development phase of this project. Stay tuned for updates on timelines, milestones, and opportunities to provide feedback. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact the project team or sign up for updates below.

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