Dissertation Committees
Guidelines and forms for establishing the dissertation committee.
Important to Remember It is recommended that the membership of the dissertation committee be submitted to the Graduate School for approval at least 6 months prior to the student’s oral…
For more information, please see the Guidelines For Dissertation Committee Formation. Download a PDF version of this chart. Role Sole Chair Co-chair Cognate* Member Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor with…
University faculty and staff who are not "Graduate Faculty" (as defined in the Guidelines for Dissertation Committee Service) and qualified people from outside the University of Michigan who may or…
The dissertation committee chair, working with department administrative staff, helps steer the student through the intellectual stages and institutional requirements of doctoral degree work. Advising practices vary from discipline to…
Before the Oral Defense The Dissertation Evaluation Form The dissertation evaluation form enables the Graduate School to: Alert the dissertation chair of potential problems before the defense Assists committee members…
