Graduate Master’s Degree Advisor / Supervisory Committee Policy
- Keywords: Thesis Committee, Advisor
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3770
- Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
- Revised: Spring 2019
- Effective Catalog Cycle: AY 19-20
- Approved by: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
- Executive Sponsor: Provost
- Responsible Office: School of Graduate Studies
Policy Statement
Upon admission to a master’s program, the program or academic unit will assign the student an advisor who is a member of the graduate faculty. When research and a thesis are degree requirements or the student has selected a thesis option, the program or academic unit will appoint two additional faculty members to serve on the graduate student’s supervisory committee. The chair and a majority of the members of a master’s student supervisory committee must be full members of the graduate faculty.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty; Academic advisors; School of Graduate Studies personnel, All program unit personnel. All graduate students.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Contacts
UMKC School of Graduate Studies:
UMKC Office of the Provost: