Doctoral Portfolio

Doctoral students in Signature and Higher Ed Pathways will submit an electronic portfolio (ePortfolio) in Capstone 2, documenting progress in and reflecting on required coursework. Initial progress toward the ePortfolio will be submitted, with a first-year reflection, in Capstone 1. Students will begin developing an e-portfolio in pro-seminar in their first year. All portfolios will be electronic, and all doctoral students will continuously update their portfolios until they complete their doctoral program studies.

If it is determined that the student has performed unacceptably in many areas, and/or has demonstrated patterns, characteristics, skills, or abilities incompatible with positions of responsibility and leadership, the academic advisor and/or pathway coordinator in consultation with the Program Director will work with the student to develop a detailed action plan for remediation with specific outcomes that can be monitored and assessed. The pathway coordinator will meet with the student monthly to monitor progress and discuss possible adjustments in the action plan.

If the decision is negative, that decision, and any associated documentation will be passed on to the program director, who will arrange a meeting with the Department Chair and the Dean of the School of Education. After the group reviews the material provided, they also meet with the student and then make a decision to support or overrule the portfolio committee. If the group upholds the coordinator’s decision, the student will not be allowed to continue.