The
University Senate of Michigan Technological University
Proposal
25-10
(Voting Units: Academic)
APPROVAL
OF
"PROCEDURES
TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A THESIS OR DISSERTATION TO MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY’S GRADUATE SCHOOL"
1. Proposal
The faculty approves the document
"Procedures to Prepare and Submit a Thesis or Dissertation to Michigan
Technological University's Graduate School". These Procedures may be modified by policy
established by the Graduate School for this purpose.
2. Background for
Proposal
· Sept
2007: The Graduate Dean formed a committee of graduate faculty, graduate students, and graduate school staff with a charge to
evaluate, revise, and update the procedures for preparation and submission of a
thesis or dissertation.
· Oct
2008: The committee's draft of
procedures was forwarded to the Dean of the Graduate School.
· Dec
2008: A revised draft was sent to the
Graduate Faculty Council.
· Oct
2009: After further revisions, a draft
was approved by the Graduate Faculty Council and the Graduate Student Council.
· March
2010: The approved draft was received by
the Curricular Policy Committee of the Senate.
The
Committee decided it was inappropriate to submit the entire 52-page document as
a Senate proposal. However, because the
Procedures are new, they should be approved by the Senate. Adopting this proposal will accomplish this.
The
Curricular Policy Committee recognizes that these Procedures will require modification
with experience and new requirements.
The Graduate School has in place policy for orderly alteration as
necessary.
Adopted by Senate: 14 April 2010
Approved by administration: 21 April 2010