Ph.D. Global Leadership Student Handbook

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Each student will complete at least one cultural immersion where they are in physical attendance while the remaining cultural immersions can be either physical or virtual attendance. The doctoral student will document their yearly immersion in the form of a recorded presentation submitted electronically to their mentor who will then submit the recording to the SMWC Review Committee. Students will receive notice of receipt of this recorded presentation and feedback from the SMWC Review Committee. There are no grades associated with these immersive experiences or the recorded presentations, however, the recordings OR the option to present live or live-virtual will occur at the yearly Global Leadership Institute Conference in April of each year. Guidelines for the recorded presentation can be obtained on the SharePoint Site . Basic Understanding of Statistics Assessment Policy All new doctoral students will complete the Basic Understanding of Statistics Assessment during their first term (by September 20). The following policies apply: IF the student scores less than 70% on the initial Basic Understanding of Statistics Assessment (after two attempts) then the student can: • Complete an online two-week statistics refresher course by December 31 (no additional fee) IF the student scores less than 70% on the Basic Understanding of Statistics Assessment after completion of the online two-week statistics refresher course and two attempts at the Basic Understanding of Statics Assessment then the student is required to: • Complete MA-253: Statistics offered in the fall or spring at SMWC (additional fee applies) OR complete the equivalent from the college/university of your choice (transcript demonstrating successful completion must be received by the Office of Registrars at SMWC by May prior to enrolling in GL 871. Following completion of the two-week statistics refresher and/or the online MA 253 course, two- attempts are offered to re-take the Basic Understanding of Assessment before the student can enroll in GL 871. Annual Academic Review Policy In June of each academic year, students will be contacted by their individual mentor to provide an update that includes details about their academic progress. It is a highly encouraged component of program enrollment to respond to this inquiry and promptly provide updates on your current employment information, progress as a scholar including completion of requirements toward graduation, examples of implementation of your strength’s finder, development as a global leader, and global mindset. This information will continue to aid the faculty and staff within the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program to assist with your growth in the program while also serving department assessment needs. The mentor and the director will determine during this annual review if the student has successfully made progress to continue their studies. Academic Progress If the student has not made successful academic progress (B- or better in all coursework), the mentor will work with the director to suggest an education plan which may require additional coursework or tutoring as part of a pathway through probation. If a student continues to fail in their

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ph.D. in Global Leadership Student Handbook Updated 05/10/21