Ask a Dean Category: Policies and Requirements
Can someone advise on the grievances and complaints procedure?
Category: Policies and Requirements Date: July 2023
To whom it may concern, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing regarding a concern that I have with a faculty member. I have previously discussed my challenge…
How long does it take for a degree to be conferred once a thesis is submitted to the Graduate School?
Category: Policies and Requirements Date: March 2022
Hello, I hope everyone is well. I have a question regarding conferral deadlines. Once a thesis is submitted to the Graduate School, how long does it take for the degree…
How does meeting the Ph.D. degree requirements impact stipends and health insurance?
Category: Fellowships and Funding, Health and Wellness, Policies and Requirements Date: January 2022
Dear Deans, I have some questions regarding graduation and completion of Ph.D. requirements as they relate to stipends and health insurance. My understanding is that the Ph.D. degree requirements are…
How does student health insurance work during an internship? Do I have to take a personal leave of absence?
Category: Health and Wellness, Policies and Requirements Date: February 2021
Dear Deans, I have a six-month internship later this year, June – December. My student health insurance will lapse at the end of July, and I am not eligible for…
Three questions: Can we see accrued sick leave in Workday? What is the process for taking sick leave? What are the changes to the academic leave policy?
Category: Health and Wellness, Policies and Requirements Date: January 2021
Dear Deans, I have read that, effective January 1st, 2021, any staff that receive a W-2 form must receive sick time accrual for their work which can be used as…
How will faculty be held accountable for completing their part of the Student Progress Review?
Category: Policies and Requirements Date: September 2020
Hello, A number of advisors still have not filled out the Student Progress Review (SPR) form, and some students have been waiting for responses since the spring. The deadline for…
How should students who never left Ithaca complete the Re-entry Checklist?
Category: Policies and Requirements Date: July 2020
Dear Deans, I have a question about the Re-entry Checklist, which we were recently informed all students must complete. I’m unable to complete the checklist as it requires answers to…
What is the timeline for thesis draft submission and the revision process?
Category: Academics, Policies and Requirements Date: June 2020
Dear graduate deans, I am a M.S. candidate who is planning to graduate this August. I am writing to ask about the timeline for draft submission and the revision process.…
Is it possible for the stipend to be extended?
Category: Fellowships and Funding, Policies and Requirements Date: May 2020
Hello Deans, The graduate stipend was extended to May 20th but there are a sizable number of TAs that are still working (and will continue to do so through the…
Is there a possibility of extending the deadlines for students graduating in August?
Category: Academics, Policies and Requirements Date: May 2020
Dear deans, I hope this email finds you well. I am a second-year M.S. student and an incoming Ph.D. student this fall. I recognize that the Graduate School extended the M.S. thesis submission…