Dissertation Mentors

Mentors responsibilities:

• Guide students in the preparation of the dissertation proposal, including the specification of the research problem(s)/question(s), selection of the appropriate methodology (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, mixed), and the literature review.
• Set clear expectations for the timely completion of the dissertation proposal, including development of a timeline with students.
• Facilitate ongoing communication throughout all aspects of the dissertation including setting guidelines for frequency and type of communication (e.g., weekly, twice monthly; email, phone, in- person meetings).
• Guide students in the development of the IRB application and meeting all of the requirements of IRB. Ensure that all ethical research standards are met during the research process. 
• Guide students during the data collection and writing phase of the dissertation including timely return of drafts submitted by the candidate (2-3 week turnaround depending on the chapter being reviewed).
• Submit student's Chapters 1-5, Turnitin report.
• Prepare students for the oral defense of proposal.
• Biweekly meeting with dissertation chair
• Serving on dissertation committee
• Input information regarding student progress in the dissertation into the dissertation database

 Dissertation coaches working hours:

• Maximum working hour per week is 20-25

Number of students:

• Varies depending on experience

 Pay:

• Pay is $700 per chapter completed by the student and approved