SECTION 4 - PROGRAM GOVERNANCE AND PROCEDURES

Program Committees

Dissertation Prospectus Committee

The Dissertation Prospectus Committee shall consist of the Executive Officer, the Deputy Executive Officer, and three faculty members to be appointed by the Executive Officer for a term of two years. This committee will be charged with approving a dissertation prospectus submitted by a student after it has been approved in writing by the student's proposed dissertation director.

First Examination Committee

The First Examination Committee consists of the Deputy Executive Officer and two other faculty members. The Deputy Executive Officer chooses each semester the two other faculty members who will prepare and grade the First Examination.

The Colloquium Committee

The Colloquium committee shall be responsible for the organization of Program colloquia and conferences as well as Program entertainment. It consists of at least five student members who are chosen by the Executive Officer from among volunteers and who will serve for two years. They are expected to work in consultation with the Executive Officer.

To ensure continuity, the Colloquium Committee will be chosen in the Spring semester.

Other Committees

The Executive Officer and the Executive Committee may appoint from time to time other ad hoc committees to facilitate the running of the Program.