Priscilla Amoako-Nuamah, WCBA Representative

Steve Katros, WCBA Representative

Monika Mehata, STEM Representative

Gelareh Naghibi Saleh, STEM Representative

Isaac Oduro, WCBA Representative
Andrea Richard, CCCA Representative

Maura Ruprecht, BCHHS Representative

Emily Vero, BCLASSE Representative
Functions of the Graduate Council
GRADUATE COUNCIL MEMBERS 2025-2026
| Name | Department | Type of Membership |
|---|---|---|
| J. Paul Louth | Dana School of Music | CCCA Grad Program Director |
| Joseph Carucci | Dana School of Music | CCCA CGS Committee |
| Jake Protivnak | Psychological Sciences and Counseling | BCLASSE Grad Program Director |
| Lucas Hardy | English & World Languages | BCLASSE CGS Committee |
| Weiqing Ge | Graduate Studies in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | BCHHS CGS Committee |
| Vincent Mikula | Nursing BCHHS | Grad Program Director |
| Virgil Solomon | Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering | STEM CGS Committee |
| Nina Stourman | Chemical and Biological Sciences | STEM Grad Program Director |
| Patrick J. Bateman | Management and Marketing | WCBA Grad Program Director |
| Kendra Fowler | Management and Marketing | WCBA CGS Committee |
| Andrea Richard | Student Representative |
Kendra Fowler
Graduate Council Chair
Jake Protivnak
Graduate Council Secretary
J. Paul Louth
Graduate Admission and Appeals Committee chair
Virgil Solomon
Graduate Curriculum Committee Chair
Sev Van slambrouck
Exceptions Chair
Lucas Hardy
Grievance Committee Chair
Youngstown State University is committed to fostering high quality, nationally competitive research to promote faculty and student development in support of the teaching mission of the University. As noted in its mission statement, The Office of Research Services supports the continued development of faculty scholarship and serves as the principal point of contact for both internally and externally funded programs at Youngstown State University.
GA Evaluation Form Form to be used to evaluate a Graduate Assistant’s performance at the end of each term.
Petition for Late Withdrawal Form
Form to request a withdrawal from a course with a grade of F assigned due to circumstances beyond the student’s control. Not applicable if the student completed the course.
Transient Status Form
Request for Transient status. Required before taking a course at another institution.
Transfer Credit Form
Request for Transfer of Graduate Credit.
Undergraduate to take Graduate Course Form
Application by an undergraduate to enroll in a graduate (5800 or higher level) course
Dual Enrollment Form (for approved programs only)