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

Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.)Special Field. There are three possible ratings for both sections of thequalifying exams.1. Excellent doctoral work. This rating is given for excellent doctoralwork. If more than fifty percent of a candidate's ratings are excellent,the student is given a letter of special commendation by thedepartment head/chair.2. Satisfactory doctoral work. This rating is given for work thatdemonstrates competence expected of advanced students in thefield. Candidates who receive ratings of "excellent" or "satisfactory"doctoral work will pass the examination.3. Unsatisfactory doctoral work. This rating is given for work that canrange from completely unsatisfactory to work with significant gapsin knowledge. If, after the review, all readers agree that the overallresponses in that field constitute satisfactory doctoral work, thecandidate will pass the exam.If a second examination is required, the readers shall communicate themajor deficiencies to the candidate and make a collective decision as tothe format and scope of the second examination. All faculty readers whoread the first exam will evaluate the second exam unless a change inreaders has been approved by the department head/chair or designee.Once again, a satisfactory or excellent rating must be awarded by allreaders for the candidate to pass the second examination, and shouldone or more readers judge the performance unsatisfactory, the readersshall meet to review the candidate's performance. If extenuatingcircumstances exist that warrant a third attempt, the adviser may requestapproval from the department head/chair or designee. Candidates shallnormally be permitted two attempts to pass the QualifyingExaminations.Promptness of Evaluations. Readers will be provided two weeks tocomplete their evaluations. After two weeks, the department will notifythe adviser that evaluations are complete or indicate the reader(s) whoare late. Both the department and the adviser will contact late readersand collect their evaluations. If a retake is required, readers' evaluationswill be due within one week of receiving the exam.Report of Examination Results. After all readers for the exams havereturned their evaluations, a report is sent to the student from theirdepartment. The report indicates readers' decisions. The student andadviser receive copies of reader sheets. The original forms, the exam35