The Ph.D. Program is characterized by a 'culture of collaborative mentoring.' Student learning in this program depends heavily upon the development of a particular kind of relationship called 'mentoring'. Since our students come to the program as successfully engaged professionals with abundant experience and the knowledge gained from years of work, the mentoring relationship is more of a dynamic collaborative learning process than a hierarchical interaction between an all-knowing role model and a know-nothing novice. Along with the Core Faculty, the Mentor
Faculty member focuses on facilitating and guiding the student's learning. Mentors are expected to challenge, support, guide and question the student's self-directed learning by providing strategic and effective communication in order to help the student achieve his/her learning goals.
Each student has a Mentor Faculty member chosen by the student through a review process. The Mentor Faculty help guide and must approve the student's individualized learning agreement proposal and individualized competencies.
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