CON Director, PhD Program: Difference between revisions

<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">The Director of the PhD Program is the academic administrative officer responsible for the PhD program of the College. The Program Director ensures that the standards and policies of the College of Nursing, the Graduate College, and the University are met in the PhD program, and further that the program achieves the highest standards for doctoral education outlined by national bodies in nursing education. S/he is responsible for facilitating the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the College’s PhD program.</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">The Director of the PhD Program reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs. The Director collaborates with division deans and faculty to coordinate course offerings and program improvement. S/he sits on the Graduate Committee, and works closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and other Program Directors to facilitate efficient and coordinated use of resources. The Director collaborates with the Directors of Student Services, Diversity, and Evaluation, and the Marketing Specialist/Recruitment Coordinator regarding PhD student recruitment, admissions, program evaluation, and student scholarships and financial aid, and with the Associate Dean for Research to coordinate and enhance research activities of doctoral students, including grant submissions and administration.</p>