Ph. D. in Global Leadership Student Handbook

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the doctoral journey. The mentor will provide compassion and understanding regarding the challenges of the Ph.D. candidates by advising them on how to achieve a work/life balance including time management in addition to details about their academic course schedule. Mentors will assist their assigned doctoral students with the following: • Main Point of Contact • Academic Advising • Work/Life Balance and Time Management Skills • Ensure Student Required Publication Process is Met • Advice on Research Support • Ensure Cultural Immersion Requirement is Met • Yearly Student Review • Student Development Funding Balance Oversight • Connect to the SMWC Ph.D. Review Committee • Develop Individual Education Plans and Pathways to Graduation as Needed with the Director • Serve as the Initial Communicative Stage in the Student Early Alert System Role of Ph.D. Advisory Board The Ph.D. in Global Leadership Advisory Board consists of doctoral professionals who are valued members of the global leadership community. The Advisory Board volunteers are dedicated to the continued development of the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with the goal of contributing to the growth and development of future members of the global leadership community. Community of Practice The Ph.D. in Global Leadership will use a Community of Practice model. Scholar identity is not easy, and it is a transformative experience. Ph.D. in Global Leadership SMWC students will develop a competency to present and publish research beginning amongst their peers within their doctoral cohort while encouraging and positively influencing new and continuing students each year.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ph.D. in Global Leadership Student Handbook Updated 05/24/21