Academics
The Office of Graduate Studies is responsible for overseeing academic policies, procedures and processes of graduate and professional programs.
Office of Graduate Studies
Our Services
The Office of Graduate Studies is responsible for implementing and overseeing effective policies, processes and practices to support academic achievement and the retention of graduate students. The Office of Graduate Studies promotes, supports and advocates for graduate academics, professional development and student support.
Support
The Office of Graduate Studies works to ensure that opportunities and resources are available to faculty and students throughout the academic process.
Professional Development
Office of Graduate Studies staff members facilitate programming focused on developing skills needed by graduate degree holders.
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Staff
Gracie A. Zuniga, MAA
Research and Graduate Support Specialist
AD Suite 1A
Phone: (210) 832-5628
E-mail: gazuniga@uiwtx.edu
Ms. Zuniga handles graduate student inquiries for enrolled students, navigates re-admission for all graduate programs and guides graduate students through the Registrar's office's processes. Gracie also manages the Undergraduate (UGRA) and Graduate Research Awards (GRA) internal grants as well as the Faculty Graduate Research Awards or Teaching Assistantships (FGRA).
Duncan Hayse, MA, MFA
Coordinator - Theses, Doctoral Projects, and Dissertations
AD Suite 1A
Phone: (210) 829-2758
E-mail: hayse@uiwtx.edu
Mr. Hayse carries out format review of theses, doctoral projects and dissertations, and provides administrative support for all students in these areas. Duncan also supports the Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Councils.
Lucille “Sia” Achica, MA
Professional Development Specialist in Writing
Remote (PST)
E-mail: achica@uiwtx.edu
Ms. Achica helps graduate students improve their writing skills and assists them at all stages of the writing process. Sia also conducts class presentations/workshops on request.