6.2. Doctoral Committees

The supervisory committee will have at least four members. The members consist of:

• The major advisor, who must be a full or affiliate member of the graduate faculty Level 1, will be the committee chair. The major advisor student relationship must be a mutually acceptable one.
• A second member, who must be a full or affiliate member of the graduate faculty. The second member may serve as co-advisor on the supervisory committee. The co-chair designation implies equally shared responsibilities in guiding the student through to degree completion.
• A third member, who could be either a full or affiliate member of the graduate faculty or a qualified off-campus expert in the field (see External Member Requirements).
• The Graduate Faculty Representative (GFR), a full member of the graduate faculty chosen by the student in consultation with the committee chair, ensure
  • Graduate College policies are followed
  • expectations for the student's performance are reasonable
  • interactions with the supervisory committee are conducted on a professional basis
  • the process and assessment of the student’s performance is documented and, for outcomes-based doctoral programs, matches the outcomes defined
  • See GFR eligibility requirements