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Clarification on the role of the Dean鈥檚 Representative on doctoral committees

The purpose of the Dean鈥檚 Representative is to serve as an independent observer on the advisory committee. Their role is to see that the student is treated fairly and that the policies, procedures, and standards of the college are upheld. For these reasons, and to reduce any perception of a conflict of interest, the Dean鈥檚 Representative shall be selected from a department or program that is distinct from the degree granting program and shall not have a familial or business relation to any other member of the committee. The Dean鈥檚 Representative need not function as a scholarly contributor to the dissertation.  Preferably, the representative should be from within CAS, but exceptions can be made with permission of the Dean鈥檚 office, who holds sole right of approval. Appointment of the Dean鈥檚 Representative, and assignment of committee members must be submitted to the Dean鈥檚 office no less than 30 days prior to the dissertation committee鈥檚 first meeting.