Dissertation Committees
Guidelines and forms for establishing the dissertation committee.
Guidelines for Dissertation Committee Service
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…
Quick Reference Chart for Membership on Dissertation Committees
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…
Nomination for Special Membership on the Dissertation Committee
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…
Checklist for Dissertation Chairs
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…
Dissertation Evaluations
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…