Evaluation of Student's Progress

The Graduate Studies Committee of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders reviews the progress of doctoral students each year. Students are informed of the evaluation of progress in writing by the Graduate Adviser, and a copy of the letter is placed in the students’ graduate file in the Graduate Adviser's office. The types of recommendations made are that the student:

(1) continue in his/her program;

(2) be placed on probationary status; or

(3) be terminated.

If a student is placed on probation, the procedure for being removed from probation is specified in the evaluation letter. When necessary, termination from the doctoral program may be recommended by the GSC through procedures established by the Graduate School. Termination is subject to approval by the Dean of the Graduate School. The Chair of the Department confers with the student if the recommendation includes termination of a teaching assistantship. The Chair and the Graduate Adviser confer with the student if the recommendation involves termination of a fellowship.

Student's Responsibility

Students are responsible for insuring that all relevant documentation are present in his/her adviser's file. Each student will provide his/her faculty adviser with copies of all papers written for courses (including those completed for courses outside the Department) in order to help the advisory committee monitor the student's development of academic writing skills.