New Students: Mentoring and Advising
This handbook contains useful information about the differences and similarities between mentoring and advising. The sections are listed below.
Newly admitted students should contact their mentor(s) shortly after they begin courses. You’re encouraged to schedule a Zoom meeting or phone call with them to introduce yourself and discuss ideas.
For questions about program planning, Graduate College forms, and related matters, contact the Program Advising Team.
- Overview of Mentoring & Advising
- Duties of the Advisor and Committee
- Communicating with the Faculty Mentor and Doctoral Advisor
- Ed.D. Program Graduation
Program Events and Milestones
Many people are involved in supporting you on your Ed.D. journey to provide encouragement, constructive feedback and support for your well-being. But who does what? When? Those who have input include:
- Program Advising Team
- Initial Faculty Mentor(s)
- Research Committee Chair (“Doctoral Advisor”)
- Supervisory Committee Members (“Dissertation Committee”)
- Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Communicate program news, deadlines, and policies
Primary source: Program Advising Team
Planning Program sequence, matriculation, transfer courses
Primary source: Program Advising Team
May be of some help: Initial Faculty Mentor(s)
Choosing electives or cognate courses
Primary source: Initial Faculty Mentor(s)
Useful input: Program Advising Team
May be of some help: Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Enrollment aid for courses or adjusting plans
Primary source: Program Advising Team
Gathering data for the program planning & reporting
Primary source: Program Advising Team
Check-ins: Course progress, research ideas, & research questions
Primary source: Initial Faculty Mentor(s)
May be of some help: Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Find a research advisor /chair & committee faculty
Primary Source: Initial Faculty Mentor(s)
May be of some help: Program Advising Team & Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Orientation & Professionalization to the academic field of study
Primary source: Initial Faculty Mentor(s) and Research Committee Chair
Useful input: Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Career coaching & Networking
Primary source: Initial Faculty Mentor(s) and Research Committee Chair
May be of some help: Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Develop research ideas, theoretical framework & research questions
Primary source: Research Committee Chair & Supervisory Committee Members
Useful input: Initial Faculty Mentor(s)
May be of some help: Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Collaborate & Engage in scholarship
Primary source: Research Committee Chair & Supervisory Committee Members
Useful input: Initial Faculty Mentor(s) & Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Ensure readiness for Comps; Grad College forms
Primary source: Program Advising Team
Useful input: Research Committee Chair
Planning for Comp Exam & Assessment of it
Primary source: Research Committee Chair & Supervisory Committee Members
Guides Research Proposal & IRB
Primary source: Research Committee Chair & Supervisory Committee Members
Feedback on dissertation drafts
Primary source: Research Committee Chair & Supervisory Committee Members
May be of some help: Senior Doctoral Students / Peer Mentors
Assist with defense logistics, paperwork, & graduation info
Primary source: Program Advising Team
Conduct final oral examination and determine dissertation defense outcome
Primary source: Research Committee Chair & Supervisory Committee Members
Logistics: Program Advising Team
Post-defense Reviews and Signatures
Primary source: Research Committee Chair
Gold Tassel Time! Hooding, Hugs or a Handshake
Primary source: Research Committee Chair
Here are versions of graphics (available in deferment forms, depending on your needs) that show the information above. It depicts how program advising, mentoring, and research advising work. It shows how much each team, individual, or group is involved with students, when they first get involved, and their strengths.
