• Membership in an established organization with over 200 institutions that can advocate on your behalf to regional and national stakeholders in all matters pertaining to graduate education.

• Assistance in starting graduate programs.

• Access to the latest information on graduate education in the region and beyond.

• Access to specialized resources including updates on topics such as accreditation.

• Access to updates on important trends in graduate education at the national level, especially through affiliation with the Council of Graduate Schools.

• Access to best practices in graduate education and the promotion of excellence.

• Opportunity for graduate students to participate in the 3MT competitions at the annual conference.

• Opportunity to network with peers and exchange ideas and information on graduate policy and best practices at annual conference.

• Opportunity to make professional connections with fellow members as well as service providers and exhibitors.

• Opportunity to volunteer as presenters, moderators, or panelists at annual conference.

• Opportunity to contribute to the organization and its advocacy role through service on committees and in leadership positions.

• Opportunity to influence the organization through electing board members.

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