Academic Affairs

Dan WillitsPolicy/Regulation UpdatesAcademic LoadFull-timeAt least 9 hrs/sem until 3 - 8 hrs will reach prgm requirement (full-time for that semester). Full-time thereafter will be at least 3 hrs/sem.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYAcademic LoadHalf-timeWhen full-time > 3 hrs, half-time = 3 hrs When full-time = 3 hrs, half-time = 1 hr

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYAcademic LoadCOP 500 and COP 501COP 500 = full-timeCOP 501 only = half-time.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYAcademic LoadXXX 699 and XXX 899 will become ordinary courses allowable on the Plan of Work These courses may be taken with any other courses

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYGSSPStudent must be full-timeWhen full-time is less than 9, GSSP requirement will be less than 9THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYGSSPEligibility window unchangedMR => 4 semestersDR w/prev relevant MR => 8 semestersDR w/o prev relevant MR => 10 semestersTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYGSSPNone of the other July 1, 2012, changes are affectedTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYImplementationAcademic Load and GSSPPlanning now underwayEffective date will be announced ASAPWhole package at once

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYGraduate School RepHandbookThe GSR protects the interests of the student, the advisory committee, and the Graduate School.If a doctoral committee has no representation outside of the students program, a GSR is required.The GSR is an "unbiased person" to whom the Dean may turn for judgment and counsel.THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYGraduate School RepHandbookEach member of the Graduate Faculty is expected to serve in this capacity.The primary responsibility of the GSR is that of an observer. The GSR is expected to contribute to the scholarly atmosphere of the examination.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYGraduate School RepInformal and Unofficial SurveyNine out of our 16 peer institutions require either a GSR or Outside Member An additional 11 out of 12 institutions have the same requirementThe 12th, UNC-CH, strongly encourages an Outside Member.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYGraduate School RepAdministrative Board RecommendationsContinue requiring GSR (or Outside Member)Assign GSR at time of committee appointmentConsider GSR schedule when scheduling examsGraduate School should spread the load THE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITYAdministrative Board TopicsReconsider 9 hr max for assistantship studentsMotion to replace the specific requirement with a general recommendationElectronic vs. non-electronic reference lettersInvestigate wording chg where applicant chooses hard copy vs. electronicInclude link for depts to upload hard copiesDiscuss attendance options for DR prelim oralNow open to all graduate facultyTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL @ NC STATE UNIVERSITY