23/10/2013. Psychology Graduate Student Orientation. Graduate Students

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1 Psychology Graduate Student Orientation 1 Graduate Students 2 1

2 Congratulations!! You have been accepted to the graduate program at UBC, a university that ranks 22 nd in the world because we believe that you have what it takes to complete our program and achieve your goals We have high academic standards Although we will do our best to ensure success, failing a student is possible It means that we are upholding our standards 3 Program Handbooks You are strongly advised to have a careful read of the relevant Program Handbook Available at We [the Psychology Graduate Studies Committee] would like any feedback you would like to provide on the handbooks and the programs Also note that all graduate documents [e.g., proposals, final versions of theses /dissertations, comprehensives, etc.] should be forwarded to Marlis in electronic form for our records she will keep the Coordinator of our grad program [Brian O Connor] up to date on progress 4 2

3 Student s Year 1 Master s Degree Establish Supervisory Committee complete form and send to Marlis If IGS, Program Committee should have been established on entry establish thesis committee Tri Council Application Coursework Annual Progress Report due at end of term used for funding decisions Commence discussion with supervisor about thesis, prepare proposal and ethics submission Establish supervisory committee complete form and submit to Marlis If IGS, Program Committee should have been established on entry establish dissertation committee Tri Council Application Coursework Annual Progress Report due at end of term used for funding decisions 5 LEAVES OF ABSENCE available if something significant occurs leaves stop the clock but you must prepare a Plan for Completion the Annual Report LIFE HAPPENS 6 3

4 Master s Degree Research Proposal Approval you must submit a formal proposal and have your Committee approve it it protects everyone if there is an agreed upon plan Ethics Approval (if required) submit only AFTER formal proposal approved by your Committee Research in progress discuss format & authorship 1 st author to candidate? Apply for doctorate seek advice from supervisor Student Year 2 Tri Council Application still eligible Completion of Comps Committee must approve you are expected to complete within 36 months Approval for Research Proposal formal proposal it protects everyone if there is an agreed upon plan Committee gives OK public presentation and defence 7 Master s Degree Apply for doctorate seek advice from supervisor Annual Progress Report Thesis Defense, Completion select format supervisor gives to Committee when ready work backwards considering availability in the summer Student Year 2 Advanced to Candidacy timeline months requires completion of comps & defense of dissertation proposal Ethics Approval (if required) Discuss format and authorship candidate has first authorship Annual Progress Report 8 4

5 The Unexpected 9 Student Year 3 Master s Degree Student completed or not? cannot enter PhD until completed and so does not have access to funding associated with doctoral program REQUEST EXTENSION Include the Plan for Completion Tri Council Application Candidacy by year end at the latest defend dissertation proposal Research in Progress discuss authorship candidate as first author Annual Progress Report Issues? 10 5

6 Student Year 4 Research analysis Writing Dissertation Drafts and more drafts To Committee when ready Approval of Dissertation Annual Progress Report Dissertation Examination Timing again!! but even more important because of externals 11 Questions? 12 6

7 Thesis / Dissertation Scheduling 13 Thesis / Dissertation Scheduling Master s Degree To schedule a defence, Grad Studies require: 2 paper copies and 1 electronic copy of the thesis Accompanying forms Master s Examining Committee Master s Thesis Recommendation for Examination 3 possible dates and times A commitment of 2.5 hours for the defence To schedule an exam, Grad Studies require: 1 paper copy and 1 electronic copy of the dissertation Accompanying forms Recommendation of Doctoral Supervisory Committee Recommendation of External Examiner for Examination Recommendation of University Examiners for Doctoral Exam Supervisory Committee members participating in the examination 14 7

8 It Takes a University to Nurture a Graduate Student 15 Program Coordinating Roles Graduate Studies Recommendations for Admission / Tri council, GES, UGF Progress Reports / PhD Candidacy Forms / Degree Completion K Drive Maintenance College Graduate Studies Committees Graduate Council & IGS Committee policies and procedures recommendations to Senate 16 8

9 Department Head Admissions Approvals Graduate Course Approvals Tri council Appraisals SISC Clearance Graduate Co ordinator Chairs Psychology Graduate Studies Committee progress reports thesis proposals Psychology Graduate Studies Committee admissions applications special cases [e.g., transfer student] allocation of Teaching Assistantships & funding Departmental policies Handbooks 17 Supervisor admissions recommendation program plan creates supervisory committee with student input thesis/dissertation proposals annual progress reports remain familiar with relevant policies and procedures of College & Department Supervisory Committee approves program plan approves thesis / dissertation proposals approves thesis / dissertation to defence forms part of examination committee remain familiar with relevant policies and procedures of College & Department 18 9

10 Student enroll in courses apply for scholarships input in supervisory committee membership works with supervisor / committee to develop thesis / dissertation proposal progress reports defend proposal and thesis / dissertation 19 TAship Students offered TAship under BCGEU collective agreement 384 hrs; 16 weeks 12 hrs ON AVERAGE IF satisfactory performance, will be renewed [2 yrs Masters; 4 yrs Doctorate] Can decline but funding must still be available Training workshops part of work hours Agreement between faculty and student as to job YOUR school requirements should be taken into consideration when assignments given [e.g., timing of your Stats exam] 20 10

11 Issue Resolution Contacts Appropriate procedures for problem resolution 21 Questions? 22 11