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Named for a pioneer in the discipline of Appalachian Studies and Dean of the Graduate School from 1958 to 1975, The Cratis D. Williams Graduate School was established in 1948 with an enrollment of 273 students, providing a structure for the graduate courses that had been offered at Appalachian since 1942 under the auspices of the University of North Carolina. In the years since, the Graduate School has grown to over 2500 master's, specialist, and doctoral students. In the 1980's, research and grants support and encouragement were added to the Dean of the Graduate School's portfolio of responsibilities. To learn about recent activities of these offices, please see our latest annual report, or view the snapshots linked below.

• The Graduate School - administers over 50 graduate degree and graduate certificate programs. 2008-09 Annual Report Snap-shot for Graduate Studies
• The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs - oversees activities related to proposal development, research protections, and grant submission. 2008-09 Annual Report Snap-shot for Research and Sponsored Programs

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Edelma Huntley, PhD
Dean and Chief Research Officer