The Graduate College Council is the senior representative body of the college. Its membership includes all division directors, an elected faculty member from each division, and two students elected by the students annually. Only the elected members and students are allowed to vote. The dean serves as the chairman of the council. The council is responsible for setting policies for the admission of students; the formulation and adoption of general operating policies, standards and procedures of the college; the appointment of graduate college faculty and the approval of those recommended for degrees. Although the dean and the council hold ultimate responsibility for programs of the Graduate College, the divisions of graduate study retain significant authority in structuring and administering their programs.