6. Supervisory Committee

The Supervisory Committee is comprised of the student’s advisor (committee chair) and supporting committee members. The major advisor-student relationship must be a mutually acceptable one. The goal in selecting a supervisory committee is creating a team to help the student develop a Plan of Study to align with the student's desired professional goals, provide support in the growth of the student as a professional, and oversee the student’s final project or final defense.

The supervisory committee members should be identified before the Plan of Study is formulated so that all committee members have a chance to contribute. The supervisory committee, agreed upon by the major advisor and student, is approved by the graduate program coordinator at the time the Plan of Study is submitted.

6.1. Master’s Committees

6.2. Doctoral Committees

6.3. Graduate Faculty Representative (GFR) Eligibility Requirements

6.4. Adding External Committee Member

6.5. Advisor or Supervisory Committee Changes

6.6. Supervisory Committee Meetings