All CS doctoral students are required to complete the fall and spring student reviews.
For EE, only first year doctoral students and any students needing a follow-up from the spring review need to complete the fall review. In the spring, all EE doctoral students need to complete the review.
Goals
Provide every student with detailed feedback on their progress, advice on the areas that need improvement, and an acknowledgment of accomplishments and strengths.
Discuss and agree on future goals and milestones.
Ultimately, we hope this progress review will help you achieve your degree goals in a timely manner, assist in your productivity, and allow you to discuss issues with your advisor on a regular basis.
Instructions
Before Meeting
Make a 20-minute review appointment with your advisor (temporary or permanent). Please schedule a time with your advisor as soon as possible to complete the required forms.
Fill out the online Student Progress Questionnaire available through MY EECS INFO. Submit a copy of the completed questionnaire, that will include your degree summary, and take it to the meeting with your advisor, where you and your advisor will review and sign it.
During Meeting
During the meeting, you and your advisor will also complete together the EE Student Progress Review form or the CS Student Progress Review form. You must print a blank copy of this form and take it to the meeting. Signing this form indicates your agreement with the appraisal. Otherwise, we request that you attach an extra sheet of paper on which to list the points of disagreement.
After Meeting
After the review meeting with your advisor
Return the completed Student Progress Review form and Student Progress Questionnaire to:
These forms will be included in your student file.
Student Review Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Complete the questionnaire and meet with your Temporary Advisor. Take this opportunity to discuss any difficulties you may have encountered or steps you might take in finding a Research Advisor.
No, the review is only intended for PhD students.
Please discuss this with your advisor; completing the review will be up to their discretion.
Yes. Contact your Research Advisor and arrange the best way to conduct the review. Forms may be submitted via e-mail. Contact the Staff Grad Advisor if you have questions.
Yes. Meet with them separately or together (submit two signed progress review forms or one). This is a perfect opportunity to bring both advisors up to date on your progress and receive direction for the future.