Doctoral Chair

Mentor student through the process
Post weekly in the DIS course
Return submissions, with substantial feedback, within 7 business days
Manage relationships with the committee member and student (all communication must go through the chair – students should never communicate directly with the committee member)
Determine when documents are ready for committee review
Send documents to the committee member and university reviewer for review
Evaluate committee and university reviewer feedback and mentor student through addressing feedback
Review and ensure the completion of IRB application prior to submitting to the IRB
When there is a difference of opinion or conflict, negotiate with the committee member, university reviewer and student

Oversee the implementation of the selected methodology, assuring compliance with program/professional norms and generally accepted ethical and moral principles regarding human subjects
Maintain CITI training and qualifications as determined by the Dean