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A quick reminder that our 2026 virtual Summer Institute starts on Monday, June 15 at 12pm EDT, at wihich time...
Founded in 2014, the Consortium on Graduate Communication (CGC) is a volunteer-led network of education professionals dedicated to supporting graduate students in developing effective communication practices, skills, and knowledge.
A quick reminder that our 2026 virtual Summer Institute starts on Monday, June 15 at 12pm EDT, at wihich time...
See the myriad sessions that will be held and plan your Institute schedule now!
As a member of the CGC, you’ll be part of a vibrant international community committed to supporting the development of your students’ communication skills. You’ll gain access to valuable resources, connect with fellow experts, and contribute to shaping the future of graduate education.
Whether you want to ask a question on our email listserv, gather with colleagues at the annual Summer Institute, discuss pedagogy or administrative issues in one of our monthly online chats, or join a weekly writing group, the CGC offers many ways to connect with colleagues, develop your expertise, and keep up with this ever-changing field.
Although concentrated primarily in North America, the CGC brings together a diverse and growing community of educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world. From large research universities to small colleges, our members share a commitment to improving graduate communication across disciplines, languages, and cultural contexts. In whatever country, language, or educational context you work in, we invite you to collaborate with us in helping students communicate their work in clear and compelling ways and to create a powerful ripple effect in graduate education around the world.
Lehigh University
The CGC has provided me with a wealth of knowledge and resources for my new career path working with multilingual graduate students. I truly appreciate the opportunities for online, synchronous interaction through the working groups and the Summer Institutes. Additionally, the shared resources, tips, and publications have allowed me to work on my own professional development—even when I’m unable to attend CGC events in person.
Georgia Institute of Technology
The CGC is the most welcoming professional community I’ve experienced. Even as a graduate consultant at my first SI, I got great advice, heard about my current job, and learned about best practices in the field. Monthly chats, listserv discussions, and circulated job opportunities have all been helpful for professionalizing in the (unique) field of graduate communication and getting support from friendly people
Rutgers University
I am profoundly grateful for the mentorship and support I have received from the CGC. The CGC community has had a transformative influence on the Rutgers Graduate Writing Program, both pedagogically and administratively
Cornell University
I love the CGC. It has provided me with a community where I can share ideas, find support, and make friends whom I meet with not just at the Summer Institute but year-round.
McKelvey School of Engineering Academics
Ideas, community, generosity, attention to students’ changing needs—these words and phrases come to my mind when I think about the CGC. With only a handful of colleagues on my campus whose jobs include communication support for graduate students, the opportunities offered by the CGC to interact with other people doing this work are invaluable.
Compass Academic Coaching
I'm so happy to have found CGC! I'm a former writing center/writing across the curriculum coordinator now supporting graduate students in my independent coaching practice. Having a community of colleagues is vital to my effectiveness and wellbeing as a graduate communication professional. The monthly chats and mentoring opportunities make it easy to stay connected with the group.
Registration for 2026 CGC virtual Summer Institute is now open! Also note our new membership rates and discounts for 2- and 3-year memberships.
Keynote/Plenary speakers will include Dr. Chevelle Newsome, Dr. Rowena Murray, and Dr. Natalia Avila Ryees!
As of July 1, Angelo Pitillo will be the new CGC secretary, and Andrew Davis will become treasurer. Two new members at large also join the CGC Board: Honor McElroy and Katharine Brown. Eric Grunwald has been re-elected as a member at large.