Message from the Graduate College Dean
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Robert W. Stackman Jr., Ph.D.Dean of the Graduate College, Associate Vice President for the Jupiter Campus and Professor |
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Welcome to the Graduate College at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app!
As Dean, I invite you to view the Graduate College as your primary resource for graduate education at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app. We serve ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app in doctoral, specialist, master’s, and dual-degree programs across the university, and are here to support you whether you are exploring programs, applying, currently enrolled, or working with graduate ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app as faculty or staff. With more than 6,000 degree-seeking ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and over 135 graduate programs, Florida Atlantic offers a vibrant and supportive graduate community.
Recognized as an R1 university, Florida Atlantic is a place where graduate ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app play a central role in research, scholarship, and innovation. Earning an advanced degree offers more than specialized knowledge. It helps ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app build critical thinking, research, leadership, and professional skills that create opportunity and long-term value in a changing world. At a time when many are asking important questions about the return on investment of graduate education, we believe the value of an advanced degree lies not only in career advancement, but also in the ability to contribute more deeply and meaningfully in one’s field and community.
Graduate study is both challenging and rewarding. It is a time to grow as a scholar, professional, and leader. The Graduate College is committed to supporting ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app from admission through degree completion and to partnering with colleges and programs to strengthen recruitment, expand student support, and promote student success.Ìý
If you need assistance, we are here to help. Visit us in the Student Support Services Building (SU-80), Suite 101 on the Boca Raton campus, or additional contact information for each department is available on our page.
Sincerely,
Robert Stackman, Jr., Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate College
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