Annual Reviews
Role of the Graduate Program Committee
The Graduate Program Committee (GPC) serves the following functions:
- Advises first-year graduate students on course selection and other academic matters until a Research Advisor is selected,
- Works with students’ Advisory Committee to review and approve topics for original research proposals,
- Monitors students’ progress in annual reviews, based on input from the advisor, and provides written feedback to students,
- Reviews petitions for extensions on program requirements,
- Meets jointly with the Graduate Student Advisory Committee at least once per year to discuss student feedback and concerns about the program,
- Provides ongoing assessment and review of the graduate program, proposing changes as needed, and
- Approves formal academic actions, other than granting of degrees, such as placing a student on probation or terminating a student from the program.
When an immediate action is required, the Chair(s) of the Graduate Program Committee may act for the Committee. The Chairs are also available to advise students on matters that they may wish to bring to the GPC.