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ENVISIONING EXCELLENCE2016 – 2019 Strategic Plan

A MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PROVOST & DEAN

PRASANT MOHAPATRA Vice Provost, Graduate Education Dean, Graduate Studies

Friends and colleagues,

UC Davis Graduate Studies has been committed to the development and administration of a wide variety of programs and initiatives that support the success of our graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty since 1961. More than half of our graduate programs are organized as interdisciplinary graduate groups, giving students and faculty alike the freedom to explore interests and engage in research across disciplinary boundaries. Our laboratories and lecture halls are the birthplace of countless flourishing careers in both academia and industry.

Graduate education is truly what makes UC Davis a world-class research university, and UC Davis continues to attract some of the brightest and most talented students and scholars, many of whom are being lauded for their contributions to research in their respective fields. Twenty-six of our graduate programs were ranked among the top 50 of U.S. News and World Report’s 2016 Graduate School Rankings. Last year, we received 23,542 applications and boasted an acceptance rate of 21 percent. We proudly serve our students throughout their academic experience, from the minute they submit their application to the moment their graduate degree is conferred.

While we take pride in our success, there is still plenty of room for growth, adjustment, and improvement. Competition for the most talented students continues to intensify, and reduced state and federal funding threatens our current models of support. Our future success depends on our ability to meet the needs of our evolving student populations and the rapidly changing state, national and world economies.

The global challenges and opportuni-ties in graduate education demonstrate the need for continuous academic and administrative transformation. Over the next three years, we will focus on a set of four strategic priorities intended to enhance the quality of graduate training, improve support services and attract and retain a more diverse population of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

In the months to come, Graduate Studies will look to you, our campus and community partners, to help us implement our strategic priorities. Through our collaborative efforts, we will not only bolster the strength of our academic, financial and professional development offerings, but ensure the success of UC Davis graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for generations to come.

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Table of Contents

2 A Message From The Vice Provost & Dean

4 Mission, Vision & Core Values

6 Units & Programs

9 Priorities & Strategic Actions

10 Priority One

12 Priority Two

14 Priority Three

17 Priority Four

18 Giving at a Glance

19 Appendices

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MISSION, VISION & CORE VALUES

In 2016, Graduate Studies began a new

strategic planning process. We are pleased

to share the first products of this effort – our updated vision,

mission and core value statements.

MISSIONGraduate Studies cultivates the best learning experiences for graduate and postdoctoral scholars at UC Davis.

VISIONTo build a globally recognized, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment where scholars pioneer discoveries.

CORE VALUESIn addition to affirming the UC Davis Principles of Community, Graduate Studies staff members carry out our mission with these core values in mind:

• Excellence

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Wellness


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DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONUC Davis Graduate Studies values a diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds and experiences among its students as this diversity strengthens and enriches our research, scholarship and teaching.

We believe a diverse graduate student population enhances the academic experi-ences for every student, and are committed to a multicultural academic environment that supports the success of all graduate students. Diversity among students, faculty and staff is a key, integral factor in graduate education at UC Davis, and to achieve an equitable, inclusive and welcoming educational environment.

Over the past four admission cycles, UC Davis has had significant increases in applications, admissions and enrollments of underrepresented minorities, but there is still work to be done. With support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Graduate Diversity has spearheaded the Transforming Graduate Admissions (TGA) project. The project aims to increase graduate student diversity by developing holistic review resources for program admissions committees.

“We are honored that the Mellon Foundation is supporting the TGA project through this exploratory year,” said Josephine Moreno, Graduate Diversity Officer for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and Education. “This project has the potential to change how graduate admissions are conducted on our campus and beyond.”

For more information about Graduate Diversity, visit grad.ucdavis.edu/diversity.


UNITS & PROGRAMSAs a highly-distinct academic unit, Graduate Studies not only provides administrative support to the vibrant and diverse population of graduate and postdoctoral scholars on campus, but also offers valuable academic and professional development content that bolsters student, postdoctoral scholar and faculty success.

Academic Leadership & Graduate Program OversightThe office of the Vice Provost and Dean oversees and directs all matters related to graduate education at UC Davis. Graduate Studies provides guidance and leadership to various campus constituencies, including graduate students, program faculty and Graduate Council.

Diversity & Professional DevelopmentGraduate Studies offers unparalleled opportunities and specialized support for student professional and career development. In addition to providing workshops and formalized trainings through world-renowned profes-sional development programs, we also provide graduate students with targeted networking opportunities that span a variety of social and cultural affiliations.

Communications & External RelationsThe Communications and External Relations team bolsters the visibility of graduate education through commu-nications and marketing campaigns, development efforts, and events.

Admissions & Academic ServicesGraduate Admissions & Academic Services coordinates the centralized recruitment of prospective graduate applicants for the university, manages the graduate admission processes for nearly 100 academic graduate programs, and advises and supports graduate students from matriculation to graduation.

Analysis & PolicyAnalysis & Policy provides research, institutional analysis and strategic planning to advance the mission of Graduate Studies. Our analysis of data and policies supports the development of new initiatives, new programs and shared governance with Graduate Council.

Information TechnologyGraduate Studies Information Tech-nology staff members develop, implement and maintain a variety of database systems uniquely customized to the administration of our campus graduate programs, including Graduate Admission Review and Decision (GARD) and GradHub.

Financial, Employment & Appointment SupportGraduate Studies directs and oversees various forms of financial support, including internal and external fellowships, student employment, post-doctoral appointments and nonresident supplemental tuition programs.

Graduate Preparatory ProgramsGraduate Studies is home to a number of programs designed to prepare educationally or economically disad-vantaged undergraduate students for success in graduate education. These programs include the McNair Scholars Program, the Guardian Professions Program and UC LEADS.

Business Services The Business Services staff provide a variety of administrative and financial services to the graduate education community. This team allocates funding across diverse campus units to ensure that graduate programs receive the necessary financial resources to provide excellent graduate instruction.


Graduate Studies

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

since Fall 2011

Graduate applications have increased by

21%

since Fall 2011

Graduate program enrollment has

increased by over

8%

graduate students and

postdoctoral scholars across the UC Davis campuses

Each year, Graduate Studies serves

7,000

1,000

Visit grad.ucdavis.edu/aboutto view more statistics about

graduate education at UC Davis.

J.P. Delplanque is Graduate Studies’ Associate Dean for Graduate Students, serving as an advocate and advisor for students. His deep understanding of the issues that impact students has equipped him with the ability to work closely with the diverse UC Davis community.

J.P. DELPLANQUEAssociate Dean, Graduate Students

As Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Andrew is responsible for policy development and implementation, serving as liaison with colleagues in graduate programs, Graduate Council, administrative offices, other UC campuses, the Office of the President and other institutions of higher education.

Claire Goldstein is an Associate Professor of French in the Department of French and Italian. As Faculty Assistant to the Dean, Claire assists the Dean with planning and execution of goals for graduate programs and groups in the humanities and social sciences.

ANDREW WATERHOUSEAssociate Dean, Graduate Programs

CLAIRE GOLDSTEINFaculty Assistant to the Dean Humanities & Social Sciences


COMING IN 2019: GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENT CENTERThe redevelopment of Walker Hall serves as the cornerstone to our strategic goals for the coming years. Approved by the UC Regents this year, the renovations are scheduled to begin in early 2018. Learn more on page 17.


PRIORITIES & STRATEGIC ACTIONSIn 2016, UC Davis Graduate Studies embarked on a six-month strategic planning process to guide the department’s activities and growth over the next three years.

PRIORITY ONEFoster an environment of

academic excellence

PRIORITY TWOCreate a vibrant and inclusive community

that values open communication and

interaction

PRIORITY THREE

Increase sustainable sources of support

PRIORITY FOUR

Facilitate the holistic development of individuals

Our goal is to expand and enhance the quality of graduate education at UC Davis, and to strengthen the wide array of administrative, academic and financial support systems, thereby enabling our grad-uate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty to focus on academic success, innovative research and scholarship.

We invite all members of the campus community to join us in bringing these goals to fruition. Each graduate student, postdoctoral scholar, faculty and staff member has the ability to positively impact the future of graduate education at UC Davis.

Over the course of the strategic planning process, four priorities emerged, which together promote an inclusive, diverse environment and a culture of communication, respect, support and academic excellence. Each of the four strategic priorities are bolstered by specific objectives and recommended supporting goals.


PRIORITY ONE

Foster an environment of academic excellence

DID YOU KNOW...?UC Davis is also home to over 130 active National Science Foundation graduate research fellows.


1. Strengthen multidisciplinary education and research.

• Facilitate the development of new multidisciplinary graduate programs to fulfill the critical workforce needs of the state and world at large.

• In collaboration with the Office of Research, explore the potential development of research centers, institutes and consortia to provide research opportunities for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty.

2. Provide data and guidance to improve governance of graduate programs.

• Produce and disseminate graduate program annual reports detailing statistics on student retention, completion rates, time to degree and competitive funding.

• Provide training to empower program faculty and staff to effectively utilize the data.

• Develop a new enrollment- and metrics-based graduate program funding allocation framework to ensure programs are provided with the support they need.

Agricultural Sciences25%

Health & Biological Sciences22%

Engineering, Math & Physical Sciences

20%

Business, Law & Social Sciences18%

Humanities & Creative Arts15%

Three New Graduate Programs Launching in Fall 2017

99UC Davis offers

graduate and professional programs

Three New Graduate Programs Launching This YearThe University of California has granted formal approval to UC Davis to begin offering graduate degrees in three new areas of study.

The new programs, which span several departments across campus, aim to train graduate students in the emerging areas of big data, environmental policy and the energy sciences. The new master’s and doctoral degree programs include:

• M.S. in Business Analytics

• M.S. in Environmental Policy & Management

• M.S. and Ph.D. in Energy Systems

The graduate programs are slated to begin offering classes in fall 2017.

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ECONOMIC IMPACTUC Davis is one of the Northern California region’s most powerful economic engines, generating $8.1 billion in statewide economic activity and supporting 72,000 jobs.

UC Davis Graduate Studies serves the Northern California region by enhancing human capital, supporting innovation and technology leadership, and contributing to the state’s economic competitiveness and vitality through the generation of educa-tional opportunities, research and cultural resources.

According to the 2016 UC Davis Economic Impact Report, UC Davis benefits nearly every major industry sector in the regional economy, most notably the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The University also provides substantial support to the local startup community. In the 2016 Bay Area Council Economic Institute report, Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Innovation at the University of California, the Office of Research reported that UC Davis ranked among the top 5 percent of U.S. universities in 2014 in the number of new startups it supports.

“In the coming years, we look forward to exploring the myriad of ways our master’s and doctoral degree students impact our regional and state economy,” said Prasant Mohapatra, Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Dean of Graduate Studies. “Not only do UC Davis students generate knowledge and research, but they have a direct impact on their world.”


PRIORITY TWO

Create a vibrant and inclusive community that values open communication and interaction


1. Increase diversity in our graduate student and faculty populations.

• Through the Transforming Graduate Admissions (TGA) Project, examine current graduate admissions practices and the outcomes of application, admission and enrollment at four campuses in the UC system.

• Award strategic admissions funds with the aim of encouraging programs to host campus visits and other personalized interactions that target students from underrepresented backgrounds.

3. Develop new and foster existing international partnerships in order to globalize graduate education.

• Add full-time staff member to focus on international graduate education partnerships, admission processes and international student support.

• Develop and deploy international student admission, retention and orientation strategy designed to help international students succeed in their graduate programs and careers.

2. Strengthen the profile of graduate humanities, arts and social science programs.

• Deepen Graduate Studies’ engagement with graduate students, faculty and staff in humanities, arts and social sciences disciplines.

• Establish the position of Faculty Assistant to the Dean Humanities & Social Sciences to advocate for the unique needs of humanities, arts and social science programs.

4. Renovate Walker Hall to create a physical space for the graduate and postdoctoral community.

• Renovate historic Walker Hall into a new Graduate & Professional Student Center that will feature new academic, professional development and social facilities.

• Provide physical headquarters for the Graduate Student Association and spaces for the group’s meetings and activities.


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UC LEADS SYMPOSIUMThe UC LEADS Program is responsible for preparing and training selected under-graduate applicants who have potential for leadership as graduate students and as future leaders committed to address the educational and economic factors leading to underrepresentation of domestic minorities in the STEM fields.

For the program’s scholars, the annual Koret UC LEADS Research and Leadership Symposium is the highlight of each academic year, and the annual opportunity for mentors and scholars from all campuses to meet as an intellectual community. At the Symposium, UC LEADS scholars share the results of their research through poster presentations, attend professional development workshops and panels, and listen to keynote addresses from speakers in government and industry.

In 2016, UC Davis had the honor of hosting the Koret UC LEADS Research and Leadership Sympoposium. Over 150 scholars, faculty and mentors braved stormy weather to attend the March 5 event. In addition to the morning poster sessions, faculty and alumni were recognized for their contributions to the program. “A UC LEADS Alumni Panel spoke and answered scholar questions about graduate school and career trajectories, while John Matsui from UC Berkeley kicked off the evening awards ceremony with an inspiring keynote address,” said Lynne Arcangel, UC LEADS Coordinator. “The day was a great success for the UC LEADS community.”

To learn more about the UC LEADS program, visit grad.ucdavis.edu/UCLEADS.

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GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP MATCHING INITIATIVEIn 2015, Graduate Studies designed and launched the Graduate Student Fellow-ship Matching Initiative, an innovative and nontraditional matching initiative that boasts benefits for students and donors alike.

The unique program identifies donors interested in supporting graduate students and inspires them to make larger gifts sooner with the added impetus of a sophisticated and limited matched funds program. Unlike most matching initiatives where the funds are matched 1:1 to the initial gift amount, this model takes an exceptional approach when investing and growing the value of the endowment. Instead of simply matching funds received, Graduate Studies matches the expected payout after the fund has doubled in value. This allows the UC Davis Foundation to reinvest back into the fund allowing the endow-ment to double in half the time.

“The Matching Initiative has already proven to be a great success,” said Janet Berry, Senior Director of Development for Student Support. “We’re expecting to see a return on investment of over 360 percent - an unequivocal win for both donors and fellowship recipients.”

In the year and a half since the Graduate Student Fellowship Matching Initiative launched, $3 million of new endowed gifts have closed, with an additional $5 million under discussion. The overall minimum gift amounts increased from $25 thousand to $50 thousand. The program’s success earned UC Davis several CASE District VII awards earlier this year.

To learn more about this and additional giving opportunities, visit grad.ucdavis.edu/giving.

PRIORITY THREE

Increase sustainable sources of support


1. Offer competitive multi-year fellowships to admitted students.

• Restructure current Graduate Studies funding structure to maximize student financial support for student fellowships.

• Partner with UC Davis deans and campus leaders to increase matching funds.

• Offer multi-year fellowships, thereby heightening our competitiveness for top graduate student candidates.

2. Increase financial support of graduate education.

• Add a staff member focused on alumni relations and development, with the desired outcome of identifying new donors enthusiastic about supporting graduate students.

• Encourage graduate programs to enroll in the Increased Master’s Enrollment Incentive program and assess its effectiveness in increasing funds for student financial support.


88.2%

Graduate Studies is proud to support a majority of UC Davis graduate students through fellowships, assistantships, and grants. Over 88 percent of graduate students receive at least one form of Graduate Studies-administered financial support.

UC Davis is also proud to be the home of over 130 active National Science Foundation (NSF) graduate research fellows, ranking as one of the top participating institutions nation-wide. These students have demonstrated great potential in the areas of science and engineering.

For more information about the various financial support programs available to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, visit grad.ucdavis.edu/financialsupport.

$40 Millionin fellowships annually

Graduate Studies awards more than

of UC Davis graduate students receive some form of financial

support from Graduate Studies.

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GRADUATE STUDENT WELLNESSFew students pursue advanced degrees thinking it will be easy, but for some students, earning a graduate degree can be emotionally taxing. In recent years, issues concerning student mental health gained national attention, with many colleges and universities reporting increased numbers of students in need of mental health support services. The stress experienced by graduate students is often heightened by their isolation from campus life, intense academic pressures and the increased presence of family and financial obligations.

As a leader in graduate education, the University of California system is dedicated to students and supporting their mental health needs and addressing the complex, pervasive nature of this issue across all of its 10 campuses. In 2016, Institutional Research & Academic Planning with Research and the Graduate Studies unit within the UC Office of the President (UCOP) administered a survey of graduate students across all ten UC campuses. The survey was administered to over 13,400 graduate students and received 5,356 completed responses.

The results highlighted some areas for resource improvement across the UC campuses. When asked to prioritize the top areas where they would like attention and resources,students most frequently selected mental health, followed by financial resources/management and career development support.

UC Davis Graduate Studies had already taken strides toward improving graduate student support in critical areas. Bai-Yin Chen, a psychologist with nearly 10 years of student counseling experience at UC Davis, joined the Graduate Studies team in spring 2016. Chen has found graduate students to be remarkably resilient and motivated. “In spite of the stress and challenges, nearly three-quarters of graduate students are generally satisfied with life,” Chen said. “But their needs are different from those of undergraduate students.”

Some graduate students reported hesitance to take advantage of the counseling services available at Student Health and Counseling Services due to a concern about potentially running into undergraduate students from classes for which they serve as a teaching assistant. Graduate Studies responded to the issue by allowing Chen to offer dedicated counseling services to UC Davis graduate students, both at Student Health and Counseling Services and by appointment in the more private location in a Mrak Hall office. Students can meet with Chen to discuss stress management, loneli-ness, problems with drugs or alcohol and a wide variety of other challenges.

Graduate Studies has already witnessed an increase in the number of Graduate Students utilizing the available counseling resources. “The new support services helped graduate students take the necessary steps to seek help,” said Chen. “As they said in the movie Field of Dreams, ‘If you build it, they will come.’”

To learn more about graduate student counseling services, or to make an appoint-ment with Bai-Yin, visit grad.ucdavis.edu/counseling.

16%of graduate students

utilized UC Davis counseling services

in the 2015-2016 academic year.


PRIORITY FOUR

Facilitate the holistic development of individuals


1. Maintain and expand programs regarding faculty mentoring and advising.

• Increase graduate faculty participation in the Mentoring at Critical Transitions Seminar Series and the Mentoring at Critical Transitions Fellowship.

• Expand the Distinguished Graduate and Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring Award programs to recognize additional mentors.

• Create an annual electronic progress report to streamline processing and facilitate valuable discussions between students and faculty.

3. Determine services to be delivered to postdoctoral scholars.

• Perform a comprehensive review of the needs of UC Davis postdoctoral scholars, as well as what services are currently offered.

• Develop postdoctoral scholar-specific professional development opportunities, training resources and communication processes.

2. Provide professional development resources and training.

• Expand the Graduate Studies portfolio of professional development training available to include programs focused on the students’ desired career paths and experiential training, increasing the students’ ability to pursue a variety of academic and industry careers.

4. Expand and improve the student services housed in Graduate Studies.

• Strengthen support services including mental health counseling, mentorship training, student orientation and dispute resolution.

• Develop processes that better facilitate campus dialogue and allow graduate student voices to be heard and recognized.

*Credential programs or coursework only

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WALKER HALLUC Davis Graduate Studies offers naming opportunities at a variety of giving levels, allowing our donors to leave a legacy based on their individual interests and passions. Our new Graduate and Profes-sional Student Center at Walker Hall will include state-of-the-art facili-ties designed to foster academic success, support and overall well-ness among our students. For a full list of Graduate and Professional Student Center naming opportuni-ties, visit grad.ucdavis.edu/giving.

GUARDIAN PROFESSIONS PROGRAMThe Guardian Professions Program has helped over 65 former foster youth gain admission to advanced degree programs. Assistance includes advice and coaching on programs and career direction, preparation-travel and tests, and continued mentoring throughout their graduate program. Thanks to the support of donors, 85 percent of Guardian Professions Program scholars who apply to graduate school are accepted into a graduate program. To learn more about the Guardian Professions Program, visit grad.ucdavis.edu/gpp.

GIVING AT A GLANCEBuilding the future of graduate education

A gift to Graduate Studies is more than just a show of goodwill. It’s an investment in the future of our students, our research and our world economy.Graduate students are essential to UC Davis’ success as a preeminent research university. Engaged in innovative research and sharing their knowledge in the class-room, graduate students are at the heart of the university’s life and mission.Graduate Studies serves almost 7,000 graduate students across 99 different master’s and doctoral degree programs. Gifts to Graduate Studies can provide valuable support to students in individuals schools, special programs or broad disciplines of study. Each and every gift makes a significant and appreciated impact on the lives, research and careers of our graduate students.

Your support of graduate education at UC Davis helps us to attract the very best students, provide them with new advanced degree opportunities, foster a supportive and stimulating environment for their intellectual and professional growth, and recog-nize and honor their achievements.

The future of graduate education at UC Davis will be defined by Graduate Studies’ ability to serve and support an ever-changing population of talented graduate and postdoctoral scholars. As the university enters a new era, Graduate Studies is developing new and impactful ways to support graduate academic excellence. The redevelopment of our Graduate and Professional Student Center, the launch of new academic and professional development programs, and the expansion of our existing financial support are made possible by partners, alumni and friends from around the world.

Graduate Studies invites you to join us on our mission to provide the best learning experience by making a gift and becoming a partner in our efforts.

“Our family is proud to support Graduate Studies through a research fellowship and new Walker Hall facilities, and to make possible for others the excellent UC Davis education that has served me throughout my career.”

HARRIS LEWINProfessor, Evolution & EcologyVice Chancellor for Research, 2011-2017


APPENDICESADMISSION & ENROLLMENT

Graduate & Professional Applications & Admissions by Degree Objective, 2010 – 2016 (Summer & Fall Terms)

Doctorate Master’s Other*

Year App. Adm. App. Adm. App. Adm.

2016 16,762 2,707 6,951 1,913 512 259

2015 16,615 2,605 6,670 1,906 288 232

2014 16,321 2,499 5,701 1,787 339 262

2013 15,153 2,850 4,911 1,772 318 254

2012 15,615 2,890 4,450 1,423 297 241

Graduate & Professional Enrollment by Degree Objective, 2012 – 2016

Doctoral Master’s Other*

Fall 2016 5,001 1,871 209

Fall 2015 4,927 1,829 172

Fall 2014 4,900 1,855 188

Fall 2013 4,789 1,795 190

Fall 2012 4,037 1,592 181

Graduate & Professional Enrollmentby Sex, Race/Ethnicity & Residency, Fall 2016

Male Female Decline to State Total

International 846 676 3 1,525

Domestic 2,402 3,148 6 5,556

African-American or Black 93 124 1 218

Asian or Pacific Islander 503 687 3 1,193

Hispanic or Latino 277 406 0 683

Native American or Native Alaskan 33 54 0 87

Other 102 129 1 232

White or Caucasian 1,394 1,748 1 3,143

Total 3,248 3,824 9 7,081


EXTERNAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS

Year Graduate Students Postdoctoral Scholars Total

2015 – 2016 $9,728,058 $2,441,269 $12,169,327

2014 – 2015 $8,824,427 $2,521,776 $11,346,203

2013 – 2014 $8,920,609 $1,381,850 $10,302,459

2012 – 2013 $8,257,203 $2,805,182 $11,062,385

2011 – 2012 $6,791,690 $1,498,770 $8,290,460

DEGREES AWARDED BY SEX, RACE/ETHNICITY & RESIDENCY, 2016

Male Female Total

Doctoral 405 485 890

Master’s 570 652 1,222

International 243 216 459

Domestic 732 921 1,653

African-American or Black 12 32 44

Asian or Pacific Islander 147 194 341

Hispanic or Latino 60 101 161

Native American or Native Alaskan 13 17 30

Other 81 64 145

White or Caucasian 419 513 932

Total 975 1,137 2,112


Program

Fellowship Count

Subtotal

Fellowship Amount Subtotal

Fellowship Count Total

Fellowship Amount Total

Fellowship Average

Percentage of Total

Dean’s Commitments – External Fellowship Match 128 $1,099,973

Dean’s Commitments – Internal Fellowship Match 69 $491,358

Dean’s Commitments –Miscellaneous 39 $308,424

Deans’s Commitments – Total 236 $1,899,756 $8,049 6.0%

Graduate Studies – Program Fund Allocation 1,743 $17,888,420 $10,263 44.0%

Internal Fellowships –Merit 317 $4,497,603

Internal Fellowships –Diversity 54 $1,952,377

Internal Fellowships –Total 371 $6,449,981 $17,385 9.4%

Fellowships Initiated Outside 1,394 $9,851,116 $7,066 35.2%

External Agency Fellowships Administered by Graduate Studies

218 $4,323,125 $19,830 5.5%

Totals 3,962 $20,412 $10,200 100%

STUDENT SUPPORT: FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED IN 2015-2016(approximately 4,000 fellowships awarded to 2,700 individual students)


Graduate Studies develops and publishes annual data reports on institutional and program-specific graduate education statistics. Reports for the most recent academic year and the historical period dating back to 1993 are available at grad.ucdavis.edu/datareports.

250 Mrak Hall | One Shields AvenueDavis, California 95616 (530) 752-0650 [email protected] grad.ucdavis.edu

ON THE COVERGraduate students from UC Davis’ Ecogeomorphology class raft down the Colorado River at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The class is conducted during winter quarter by the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Center for Watershed Sciences, in partnership with Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventures. Join the students and faculty on their journey of science, education and discovery by visiting grandcanyon.ucdavis.edu.

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