CALS Council of Graduate Advisors (CCOGA)

The mission of the CALS Council of Graduate Advisors (CCOGA) is to sustain and develop a network of graduate advising staff by sharing knowledge, best practices, and resources to foster the success of graduate students and programs.

Activities

The council hosts six business meetings a year with guest speakers, social and outreach events, and ongoing networking. Business meetings are at rotating locations held on the second Wednesday of the month from 9-10:30 a.m. A video link to view the meetings is provided.

Council members are staff within a CALS academic unit who possess job duties related to graduate students, including advising and the academic processes. Members serve on a CCOGA Committee and attend at least 25% of CCOGA meetings and activities. Members provide information to students and faculty regarding graduate programs and certificates both in person and online. Affiliate members are faculty within CALS or staff from UF/IFAS Research and Education Centers or other UF colleges. Affiliate member job duties include assisting graduate students or the academic processes and advising.

CALS Council of Graduate Advisors Membership

Those eligible to apply for CCOGA membership would possess UF job duties related to graduate students in CALS, such as but not limited to: advising for campus or distance education, academic processes, recruiting, admission, monitoring milestone completion, letters of appointment, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retention. The CALS Deans with graduate degree program responsibilities serve as ex-officio members.

CCOGA Executive Committee Members 

President, Mike Sisk (Soil, Water, and Ecosystems)

Ex-Officio Advisor, Heather McAuslane, (CALS Associate Dean)