provide leadership, direction, guidance and assistance to the different degree-granting units (DGUs)
formulate, disseminate and monitor adherence to general graduate policies and procedures in various aspects of the implementation of the graduate programs
set, monitor, evaluate, and maintain the quality and standards of graduate programs implemented by the DGUs
assist DGUs in the marketing of graduate programs and generation of resources
provide mechanisms for financial and other forms of assistance to graduate students and faculty, and for optimal use of resources committed for graduate programs
provide mechanisms for the establishment of linkages with other local and international academic and research institutions
generate resources/seek additional funding for efficient graduate program operations
conduct research/foster environment for research