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The Program may have one director or two co-directors who share the responsibilities of director. The director or co-directors must be MCDB faculty members with Mentoring or Non-mentoring status. Faculty are appointed as director or co-directors by the dean of the Graduate School in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee. The terms of the directors or co-directors are 3 years in duration and are renewable. The terms of the co-directors may be staggered.
The duties of the Program director or co-directors include:
- Supervise the Program Coordinator
- Exercise leadership in charting the development and implementation of Program goals, policies and practices
- Chair or co-chair the Graduate Studies Committee
- Manage and oversee Program operations including Program activities and student progress
- Propose, manage and oversee the Program budget
- Approve Program expenditures
- Approve applications for Candidacy and Graduation
- Approve applications for changes to a student’s Advisory Committee
- Work with students, faculty and the Graduate School to manage and respond to student issues as they arise, including issues relating to student performance and progress
- Work with students and faculty to resolve disputes and to implement and enforce disciplinary procedures
Rev: July, 2018
