2.1.1 Primary Academic Advisor
Primary Academic Advisor: A Primary Academic Advisor is assigned to each student by the department’s Executive Committee. This advisor oversees and tracks all program milestones for the student, which include the following responsibilities:
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Support the student in developing the Program of Study, which is carried out in consultation with the Dissertation Chair.
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Monitor student performance in coursework and progress toward developing a viable research direction that will lead to a dissertation (see 3.1.6 Dissertation). The Primary Academic Advisor is required to report to the Department Chair or designee, Dissertation Chair, and Executive Committee on the status/progress of the advisee each semester and to communicate any concerns.
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Oversee the process for carrying out the Qualifying Examinations in collaboration with the Dissertation Chair (see 3.1.4 Qualifying Examinations for Candidacy for the Doctoral Degree).