When is the PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee formed?
A student who passes the doctoral qualification exam must have a Thesis Monitoring Committee (TMC) formed within one month, based on the recommendation of the department head and the approval of the Institute Board.
Who are the members of the PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee?
The Thesis Monitoring Committee consists of three faculty members the thesis advisor, one member from within the department, and one member from outside the department. If a second thesis advisor is appointed, they may participate in the committee meetings if they wish. In subsequent semesters, changes in committee membership can be made with the recommendation of the department head and the approval of the Institute Board.
How often does the PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee meet? What is the process?
The committee meets at least twice a year once between January–June and once between July–December. The student must submit a written progress report to the committee members at least one month before the meeting. The report should include a summary of the work completed so far, and a plan for the upcoming period. The committee evaluates the thesis progress as either successful or unsuccessful. A student who is deemed unsuccessful twice consecutively or three times in total will have their enrollment terminated.
How many Thesis Monitoring Committee reports are required to graduate with a PhD?
In order to complete the doctoral thesis, the student must submit at least three Thesis Monitoring Committee reports.
