Ph.D. Global Leadership Student Handbook

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Doctoral Early Start Program: SMWC Master of Leadership Development Students Only The opportunity to participate in the doctoral graduate early start program is limited to SMWC Master of Leadership Development students who are enrolled in the 599 final thesis course. The MLD student will apply for the Ph.D. in Global Leadership degree program and indicate on the doctoral application of their interest to participate in the early start program (doctoral application and indication of interest to participate in the early start program must be complete by March prior to the August start that the student wishes to begin the doctoral program). Upon reviewing the application materials and MLD performance, the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program director will determine if the student can participate in the early start program. If approved, the MLD student will be notified by the doctoral program and co-enrolled in their last MLD thesis course (599) and the Ph.D. first-year research course (GL 871, 3 credit hours, 8-week course that begins in June). The GL 871 doctoral course is the only co-enrollment option to be considered for the doctoral early start program. Tuition for GL 871 will only be waived upon approval to enroll in the doctoral early start program. Pomeroy Graduate Assistants Pomeroy Graduate Assistants is a competitive application process and those selected will receive full tuition. In addition, doctoral student professional development funds will be increased from $2,500 to $5,000 for selected Pomeroy Graduate Assistants (see Doctoral Student Professional Development Funds for specific use details). Pomeroy Graduate Assistants will have up to 4-years to complete their degree and must be enrolled as a full-time doctoral student for the duration of the program. Pomeroy Graduate Assistants’ position, hours worked, and position benefits can vary up to 20 hours per week depending upon director selection and program needs. International students will also be considered for this opportunity. Two Pomeroy Graduate Assistants are scheduled with each new cohort and students will continue as assistants each academic year (with director approval) until graduation. Their duties could range from teaching in undergraduate or graduate programs OR in leadership programs OR researching OR supporting faculty in a variety of ways depending on their strengths. Interested students can complete the application form and submit it to the director by March of each academic year with the new Pomeroy Graduate Assistants for the upcoming academic year announced during the Global Leadership Institute Conference in April of each year. Pomeroy Graduate Assistants will complete the necessary paperwork with the SMWC’s Office of Human Resources, abide by a Code of Ethics, and successfully complete the following training sessions:

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• Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training • FERPA (Education) • Preventing Workplace Harassment for Employees • Workforce Safety & Security Awareness • Pomeroy Graduate Assistant Code of Ethics

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