The Associate Dean is responsible for the general welfare of GSAS students, advises the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC), works with a variety of campus groups--including libraries and housing--to ensure quality of services for GSAS students. The associate dean is also responsible for international exchange programs and monitors the work required to establish new academic degree programs, orientation, graduation and convocation ceremonies, and the daily management of the Graduate Student Lounge and GSAS Resource Center in 301 Philosophy.