Thesis Coordinator

1. Offer initial counsel to students interested in writing a thesis.
2. Schedule and resource thesis preparation workshops.
3. Consult with the Academic Dean regarding Adviser assignments.
4. Submit thesis proposals to the Academic Dean for presentation to the Academic Committee.
5. Schedule thesis defenses.
6. Attend all the thesis defenses.

Student

1. Participate in Thesis Preparation Workshops.
2. Consult with the Thesis Coordinator to identify topic and possible Adviser.
3. Recruit potential Adviser and receive approval of choice of Adviser from the Thesis Coordinator.
4. Prepare thesis proposal in consultation with Adviser.
5. Submit thesis proposal to Thesis Coordinator.
6. Present thesis proposal to academic committee.
7. Research and write the thesis in consultation with the Adviser.
8. Secure and pay for the services of a grammarian unless waived by the Adviser. Referrals to recommended grammarians are available from the Thesis Coordinator.
9. Guarantee the accuracy and integrity of the thesis.
10. Make all corrections as required by the Adviser, Second Reader, or Grammarian.
11. Arrange for a copy of the thesis to be placed on reserve in the library and prepare an abstract.
12. In consultation with the Adviser, Second Reader and Thesis Coordinator, schedule a public defense of the thesis, reserve space and announce the event via The Pipeline.
13. Defend the thesis publicly.
14. Submit the corrected copy to the Adviser for signature.
15. Submit the signed copy to the registrar.
16. Pay the costs involved in copying and binding the required two copies for MBBS (and any additional copies bound at the student's request.)

Adviser

1. Agree to be the Adviser after soliciting the approval of the Academic Dean.
2. Work with the student to develop the thesis proposal.
3. Select the Second Reader, in consultation with the Thesis Coordinator. Recommend the Second Reader to the Academic Committee for approval as part of the thesis proposal.
4. Attend the proposal meeting with the student.
5. Work with the student at all stages of thesis research and writing.
6. Assess progress after one semester to determine whether the student should change to Senior Seminar or continue with thesis writing.
7. Determine when the thesis is ready for defense.
8. Chair the oral defense.
9. Sign the final copy of the thesis.
10. Submit a grade for the thesis to the Registrar.

Second Reader

1. Read the draft of the full thesis before the oral presentation, paying particular attention to substance and interpretation.
2. Communicate any suggestions about the thesis directly to the Adviser.
3. Attend and participate in the oral defense.
4. Consult with Adviser regarding final grade.

Academic Dean

1. Approve the Adviser.
2. Chair the Academic Committee as it approves the thesis proposal and Second Reader.

Registrar's Office

1. Submit the thesis to the library for binding.
2. Record the grade given by the Thesis Adviser.
3. Mail the student their bound copy (if bound by the library).

Librarian

1. Bind and process the completed thesis.