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Prior to the proposal meeting, make sure that your Dissertation Supervisor has a copy of the Dissertation Proposal Approval form, available from the Graduate Coordinator.
Provide the committee members with a copy of the proposal AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO themeeting. Any committee member who believes that the proposal is not ready for the proposal meeting may inform the Dissertation Supervisor and alter the meeting date, but not later than one week prior to the scheduled meeting.
During the proposal meeting, you will present and defend your research proposal, respond to questions, and discuss the research proposal and the expectations for the written document. The committee approves, approves with modifications, or does not approve the proposal.
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