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Student Evaluation of Dissertation Panel

We would greatly appreciate your completion of this survey. It is important for us to understand your dissertation experience. This information may be used to make important decisions, such as which faculty serve on dissertation panels and which faculty work together on panels. Your responses will in no way affect your relationship with ICSW. Please provide a response to each question.
1.On what date did you defend your dissertation? (give approximate date if not 100% sure):
Date / Time
2.What was the Methodology you used for your dissertation?(Required.)
3.Name of your Dissertation Chair(Required.)
4.Name of your Committee Member 1(Required.)
5.Name of your Committee Member 2(Required.)
6.The committee member(s) was knowledgable about my topic(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
7.The committee member(s) helped to improve the quality of my study(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
8.The committee member(s) effectively guided me as a researcher(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
9.The committee member(s) helped create a culture for learning / fostering growth (for example - trust, respect, engagement, flexibility, enthusiasm)(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
10.The committee member(s) encouraged autonomy while providing guidance.(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
11.The committee member(s) provided specific feedback to guide my learning.(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
12.The committee member(s) provided feedback in a timely manner.(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
13.The committee member(s) was congenial and worked well together.(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
14.The committee member(s) kept appointments.(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
15.The expectations of the committee member(s) were clear (for example - verbal discussion, written report).(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
16.In regard to scholarship,(i.e stylistic and organization rigor; conceptual clarity, articulation of objectives, evidence) , the committee member(s) maintained:(Required.)
High Standards
Somewhat High Standards
Somewhat Low Standards
Low Standards
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
17.As part of our new process, students, their Dissertation Chair and select panel members attend a planning committee meeting prior to the Proposal Hearing. How do you rate the effectiveness of this meeting? If your chair did not convene a planning committee meeting, select NA.(Required.)
18.The committee(s) member helped to prepare me for the proposal hearing.(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
19.The committee member(s) helped to prepare me for the dissertation defense.(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
20.Overall, I rate the committee member(s) as(Required.)
Poor
Adequate
Good
Excellent
Dissertation Chair
Committee Member 1
Committee Member 2
21.Which aspects of this process with the Dissertation Chair were most valuable to your overall learning experience?
22.Which aspects of this process with Committee Member 1 were most valuable to your overall learning experience?
23.Which aspects of this process with Committee Member 2 were most valuable to your overall learning experience?
24.Name of Reader 1(Required.)
25.Name of Reader 2 (assigned)(Required.)
26.The Reader(s) helped to improve the quality of my study(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Reader 1
Reader 2
27.The Reader(s) provided specific feedback to guide my learning(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
Reader 1
Reader 2
28.The Reader(s) provided useful feedback for my dissertation proposal draft (chapters 1-3).(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Reader 1
Reader 2
29.The Reader(s) provided useful feedback for my final 3 chapters (Chapters 4-6).(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Reader 1
Reader 2
30.In regard to scholarship,(i.e stylistic and organization rigor; conceptual clarity, articulation of objectives, evidence) , the reader(s)maintained:
High Standards
Somewhat High Standards
Somewhat Low Standards
Low Standards
Reader 1
Reader 2
31.Regarding my Proposal Hearing, the reader(s):(Required.)
Attended my Proposal Hearing in person
Attended my Proposal Hearing  via video conference
Did not attend my Proposal Hearing
Reader 1
Reader 2
32.Regarding my Dissertation Defense, the reader(s):(Required.)
Attended my Dissertation Defense in person
Attended my Dissertation Defense  via video conference
Did not attend my Dissertation Defense
Reader 1
Reader 2
33.Overall, I rate this reader(s) as(Required.)
Poor
Adequate
Good
Excellent
Reader 1
Reader 2
34.Which aspects of this process with Reader 1 were most valuable to your overall learning experience?
35.Which aspects of this process with Reader 2 were most valuable to your overall learning experience?
36.What overall changes/improvements would you recommend based on your dissertation process?
Current Progress,
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