Graduate Resource and Advisors Network (GRADNet)

The Graduate Resource and Advisors Network (GRADNet) is a volunteer staff organization that supports, develops, and empowers graduate staff and advisors in networking, organizing, and sharing of information and resources in order to advance and influence the issues pertinent to graduate education at UC San Diego.

• Foster a collaborative community among graduate staff and advisors and provide a forum for ongoing discussion among all graduate professionals.
• Explore critical topics relevant to serving the diverse needs and body of students in graduate education.
• Engage with various campus representatives and offices regarding changes in policies or regulations that affect graduate students and graduate education.
• Develop and share best practices and as a consulting body impact, influence, and shape graduate affairs policy at UC San Diego.
• Acknowledge and recognize the vital role of graduate student affairs and promote professional development opportunities in the profession.

Graduate Resource and Advisors Network (GRADNet)

email: ucsandiego.gradnet@gmail.com

Contacts

 Chair | Kate Edwards
Department of Visual Arts
(858) 822-3882 | vis-grad@ucsd.edu

Vice Chair | Amber Rieder
Education Studies
(858) 534-2462 | arieder@ucsd.edu

Website/Digital Tools Support | Jeffrey Rances
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
(858) 534-9728 | jrances@ucsd.edu

Social Coordinator | Cathy Pugh
Economics
(858) 534-3293 | cpugh@ucsd.edu

Treasurer/Financial | Mary E. Ward
Theater & Dance
(858) 534-1046 | meward@ucsd.edu

Treasurer/Financial | Leanne Nordeman
School of Medicine
(858) 534-0006 | lnordeman@ucsd.edu

Communications | Josh Miller
Department of Family Medicine and Public Health
(858) 534-0094 | j3miller@ucsd.edu

Secretary | Julie Lukehart
Medicine
(858) 246-2622 | jlukehart@ucsd.edu

Training and Professional Development | Melanie Lynn
Communication
(858) 534-2379 | m1lynn@ucsd.edu