Facilitate networking, funding, and publishing/presentation opportunities for the student to promote development of their expertise in their area of study Follow SoN Research Authorship policy Provide constructive feedback to the student and committee members as needed. Complete all paperwork within deadlines as required by the graduate office. Review in PhD handbook under “Dissertation Committee Chair Responsibilities” what specific program forms need to be completed and when they are due Guide the student in the research/dissertation writing process Review proposal defense and thesis prior to sending out to committee members With distribution of the dissertation drafts to the committee, include the Dissertation Committee Defense Rubric to document readiness for oral defense. Oversee dissertation revisions as requested by the committee. Resolve faculty conflict without involving the student in a timely manner so as not to impede the student’s research progression. If a committee member needs to be replaced, the chair will notify the PhD Program Director as soon as possible. It is the chair and students responsibility to identify a replacement and notify the PhD director the name of replacement with a confirmatory email from the new member. The “Change of PhD Committee Membership” form will be completed by the PhD Program Director at that time. Committee Member: Determine feasibility of the topic/proposal/dissertation plan Critically read/comment on the student’s proposal defense and thesis. Provide constructive feedback to the student and chair within deadlines specified by the chair Identify learning opportunities for the student to assist them in developing expertise in their research area. Be available and respond to the student in person, by email, or by phone throughout the dissertation process Independently evaluate student performance in the final thesis defense. Utilize the dissertation committee defense form distributed by the chair to document thesis review/oral defense readiness/oral defense questions Follow SoN Research Authorship Policy. Work directly with chair to resolve any conflicts in a timely manner, without involving the student. Notify the chair of need to be replaced in a timely manner and assist in identifying the new member. Sign all documents related to the doctoral program as required by HSC graduate office/PhD Program Director/Committee Chair. XIV. Writing Standards The School of Nursing has adopted the writing standards from the American Psychological Association (APA). All written assignments must conform to the stylistic requirements outlined by the APA. Students in the School of Nursing are required to have an updated copy of the .
Facilitate networking, funding, and publishing/presentation opportunities for the student to promote development of their expertise in their area of study Follow SoN Research Authorship policy Provide constructive feedback to the student and committee members as needed. Complete all paperwork within deadlines as required by the graduate office. Review in PhD handbook under “Dissertation Committee Chair Responsibilities” what specific program forms need to be completed and when they are due Guide the student in the research/dissertation writing process Review proposal defense and thesis prior to sending out to committee members With distribution of the dissertation drafts to the committee, include the Dissertation Committee Defense Rubric to document readiness for oral defense. Oversee dissertation revisions as requested by the committee. Resolve faculty conflict without involving the student in a timely manner so as not to impede the student’s research progression. If a committee member needs to be replaced, the chair will notify the PhD Program Director as soon as possible. It is the chair and students responsibility to identify a replacement and notify the PhD director the name of replacement with a confirmatory email from the new member. The “Change of PhD Committee Membership” form will be completed by the PhD Program Director at that time. Committee Member: Determine feasibility of the topic/proposal/dissertation plan Critically read/comment on the student’s proposal defense and thesis. Provide constructive feedback to the student and chair within deadlines specified by the chair Identify learning opportunities for the student to assist them in developing expertise in their research area. Be available and respond to the student in person, by email, or by phone throughout the dissertation process Independently evaluate student performance in the final thesis defense. Utilize the dissertation committee defense form distributed by the chair to document thesis review/oral defense readiness/oral defense questions Follow SoN Research Authorship Policy. Work directly with chair to resolve any conflicts in a timely manner, without involving the student. Notify the chair of need to be replaced in a timely manner and assist in identifying the new member. Sign all documents related to the doctoral program as required by HSC graduate office/PhD Program Director/Committee Chair. XIV. Writing Standards The School of Nursing has adopted the writing standards from the American Psychological Association (APA). All written assignments must conform to the stylistic requirements outlined by the APA. Students in the School of Nursing are required to have an updated copy of the .
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