Women’s and Gender Studies will review all joint Psychology and WGS students after or near the completion of PSYCH 619, typically during the Fall term of their third year. This meeting is not a screening but rather a mentoring session to assess the student's progress and plan for future research, particularly the dissertation.
The Review's Main Purposes:
- Assess Progress: Evaluate the student’s progress in the program.
- Plan for Dissertation: Discuss and map out the plan for the dissertation, including any additional training or research directions needed.
The Student's Responsibilities:
- Select a Committee: The review committee must have equal representation from WGS and Psychology, including:
- At least one faculty member from WGS.
- At least one faculty member from Psychology.
- At least one faculty member with relevant expertise from any department, including WGS and Psychology.
- If necessary, the WGS ACGS will help designate a committee chair, typically a joint appointment, and discuss procedures with them.
- Arrange the Meeting:
- Coordinate a 1.5-hour meeting time that works for all committee members.
- Arrange a meeting space in either the Psychology or WGS departments. The WGS Graduate Program Coordinator can assist if needed.
- Inform the WGS Graduate Program Coordinator of the confirmed meeting time, place, and committee members.
- Prepare and Submit Materials: At least one week before the meeting, submit the following to the WGS Graduate Program Coordinator:
- A short self-appraisal/statement (2-3 pages) about progress and future plans.
- A copy of the current version of PSYCH 619.
- A detailed (2-3 pages) outline of the proposed WGS 891 paper, including:
- The focus of the paper (e.g., topic, theory, method, or debate to be explored from a feminist perspective).
- 3-5 key scholars relevant to the paper’s focus, including some from outside Psychology.
- Suggested readings from each key scholar to form the basis of the WGS 891 paper.
- An updated C.V.
The WGS Graduate Program Coordinator will:
- Collect comments from all faculty who have taught the student.
- Print out an updated transcript.
- Create a 5th-term review packet with all relevant information.
- Distribute the packet to the committee members in advance of the meeting
During the Meeting:
The review meeting will be an opportunity to:
- Discuss and review the student's academic record.
- Discuss the PSYCH 619 project.
- Review the student's progress in the joint program and future research plans.
Post-Meeting:
- The Psych Fifth Term Review Form should be completed and filed with the WGS Graduate Program Coordinator.
