2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...

Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.)Responsibilities of the Student in the Qualifying Examination ProcessThe student:1. consults with the adviser when she or he is eligible and ready to takethe exams and discusses the selection of questions, format, andreaders with the adviser.2. discusses the specific purposes and evaluation criteria for the examswith the adviser and readers and asks the adviser to share samplequestions from previous qualifying exams.3. ensures that the Qualifying Examination Information form is filed inthe department office.4. confers with the adviser for comments and suggestions concerningexamination performance.Responsibilities of the Department Office in the QualifyingExamination ProcessThe department office:1. informs faculty and students about the requirements, procedures,and deadlines pertaining to qualifying examinations.2. distributes questions to student, oversees administration, anddistributes completed exams, with evaluation sheets, to readers.3. collects and compiles evaluations.4. communicates results of the exam to students, advisers, andInstructional Programs Office.Examination FormatsFormats should be decided well in advance of exam dates. In particular,students should discuss the format of the Special Field Exam with theiradvisers to arrive at a recommendation that best meets student needsand the expectation of the adviser. The three formats are:1. On-Site Format. A room and proctor are scheduled by thedepartment. Normally, the General Field and the Special Field areeach scheduled for a four-hour block of time. The time limit will beset by each department (or division).33