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: https://sgs.umkc.edu/

UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/

Exclusions

History & Updates

Appendices

Graduate Master’s Thesis Policies

  • Keywords: Thesis Definition, Thesis Committee, Thesis Approval, Research
  • Policy Number: KC-ACA-3775
  • Originally Issued: March 2012
  • Revised: Spring 2019
  • Effective Catalog Cycle: AY 19-20
  • Approved by: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
  • Executive Sponsor: Provost
  • Responsible Office: Academic Program, School of Graduate Studies

Policy Statement

Thesis Definition

A thesis is a process that results in an original composition that involves quality work and creativity. This may include definition of goals or research questions, a review of the existing literature or background information, collection of data or information to present as results, and/or a discussion of results and findings, and citations. The research and final document should be of appropriate scholarly quality, as judged by the thesis committee.

Thesis Preparation and Approval

Please see the Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Preparation and Approval Process Policy.

Final Thesis Examination and Supervisory Committee Approval

The format and procedures of the final examination in defense of the thesis are determined by the supervisory committee and its chair. The defense of the thesis is approved when a majority of the supervisory committee members recommend approval and sign the Report of the Result of Final Master’s Thesis Examination form.

Within 48 hours of the defense, the supervisory committee chair shall report the results of the final thesis examination in writing to the candidate.

Programs are required to submit the Final Thesis Evaluation Forms to the School of Graduate Studies. Forms are available from the program director or academic unit. The School of Graduate Studies reports final approval of the thesis to the Registrar.

Deposit of Approved Thesis with Libraries

Please see the Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Preparation and Approval Process Policy.

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: https://sgs.umkc.edu/

UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp

Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110

Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499;

Phone: 816-235-1125; Fax: 816-235-5513; Email: registrar@umkc.edu

UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/

Exclusions

History & Updates

Appendices