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The University of Michigan-Flint
College of Health Sciences
Physical Therapy Department
Ph.D. in PT Program Student Handbook
FALL 2019 – SPRING/SUMMER 2023
2157 William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48502-1950 Phone: (810) 762-3373
Fax: (810) 766-6668
Version: 8/5/2014
Updated 6/26/2015, 8/19/2016, 7/20/2017, 2/25/2020, 3/20/2020
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ELECTRONIC TABLE OF CONTENTS
American Physical Therapy Association Vision
University of Michigan - Flint Mission and Vision
College of Health Sciences Mission
University of Michigan – Flint Physical Therapy Department Mission
APTA Professionalism in Physical Therapy: Core Values
University of Michigan – Flint Physical Therapy Department Professional Behaviors
PhD in Physical Therapy Degree Requirements
Overview PhD in PT program learning environment Pre-Candidacy requirements PhD in PT Student Chair or co-Chairs Formation of the Ph.D. in PT Student’s Qualifying Examination, Preliminary Examination, and Dissertation Committee Pre-Candidacy and Candidacy Phases and Course Requirements
Time limit for completing the PhD in PT degree Qualifying Examination
Composition of Qualifying Examination Committee Overview of Qualifying Examination Role of Chair or co-Chairs in Qualifying Examinations Qualifying Examination Process
Preliminary Examination and Dissertation Requirements
Formation of Preliminary Examination & Dissertation Committee Preliminary Examination and Dissertation Format & Processes Other Dissertation Format Information Statistical Analysis Authorship Ethical Considerations
Use of copyrighted material Plagiarism Human Subject and other Research approval (IRB) Informed consent, HIPPAA/Privacy, and Confidentiality Conflict of interest (COI)
Dissertation Oral Defense Before the oral defense On the day of the oral defense After the oral defense
Graduation Deadlines & Steps to Graduation Mandatory Meeting Pro-Quest dissertation submission process
Policies & Procedures for PhD in Physical Therapy Students
Policy Statement on Curriculum Review and Revision: PhD in PT program (includes form) Academic Standards Policy and Procedures: PhD in Physical Therapy program Misconduct Policy and Procedure for PTD Academic Programs
Miscellaneous forms Photograph/Audio/Videotape Consent Policy & Procedure Form Photograph/Audio/Videotape Consent Form
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Appendices
Useful Links/Resources
University of Michigan-Flint
• UM-F Mission & Vision Statements
• UM-F Student’s Rights, Responsibilities, and Policies
College of Health Sciences (CHS)
• CHS Mission Statement
• CHS Home Page
• CHS Student Appeals & Academic Standards Policies
Physical Therapy Department (PTD)
• PTD Mission, Vision, Goals
• PTD Physical Therapy Department Faculty
• Staff Profiles
• PTD DPT Academic Calendar
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• APTA Home Page
• APTA Move Forward Consumer Homepage
Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA)
• MPTA Home Page
UM-Flint Office of Financial Aid
Scholarship Information and Awards
• Physical Therapy Department Scholarships
• Policy Regarding Release of Oral or Written Information for Recommendations for Scholarships or Employment Form
University of Michigan-Flint Scholarships
• Frances Ann Frazier Student Travel Scholarship
• Selig Award of Excellence
University of Michigan – Flint College of Health Sciences Awards
• Dean’s Award for Excellence in Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Dean’s Award for Excellence in Cultural Competence & Awareness
• Dean’s Award for Excellence in Professional Integrity
• Dean’s Award for Leadership
University of Michigan – Flint Physical Therapy Awards
• The Cindy Pfalzer Physical Therapy Horizons Award
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Student Services and Campus Support
Information Technology Services (ITS) ............................................................................................ https://www.umflint.edu/its Office of Extended Learning (Blackboard) ........................................................................................ http://www.umflint.edu/oel/ Department of Public Safety ....................................................................................................... http://www.umflint.edu/safety/ Inclement Weather Policy ............................................................... http://www.umflint.edu/safety/personalsafety/weather.htm Marian E. Wright Writing Center ........................................................................................http://www.umflint.edu/writingcenter/ Student Success Center – Academic Advising ........................................................................ http://www.umflint.edu/advising/ Tutoring ................................................................................. https://www.umflint.edu/tutoring/student-success-center-tutoring Counseling Services .............................................................................. http://www.umflint.edu/caps/counseling_services.htm Accessibility Services ........................................................................... http://www.umflint.edu/caps/accessibility_services.htm Center for Gender and Sexuality………………………………………………………………………….https://www.umflint.edu/cgs International Center ........................................................................................................... http://www.umflint.edu/international/ Student Government ....................................................................................................................... http://www.umflint.edu/sgc/ Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) .............................................................................. http://www.umflint.edu/ecdc/ Office of the Ombuds ................................................................................................. https://www.umflint.edu/dsa/ombuds.htm Thompson Library ................................................................................................................. http://libguides.umflint.edu/library
The University of Michigan-Flint reserves the right to modify any policies or procedures described in this handbook.
In the event such an action is taken, students affected will be advised. Every effort will be made to give as
much advance notice as possible.
*If issues arise that are not discussed in this handbook, please see the Associate Director of the Ph.D. in PT
program who will consult with the PTD Director and the Ph.D. in PT Program Committee
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American Physical Therapy Association
Vision Statement
Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.
University of Michigan – Flint
Mission Statement
The University of Michigan – Flint is a comprehensive urban university of diverse learners and scholars committed to advancing our local and global communities. In the University of Michigan tradition, we value excellence in teaching,
learning, and scholarship; student centeredness; and engaged citizenship. Through personal attention and dedicated faculty and staff, our students become leaders and best in their fields, professions, and communities.
University of Michigan – Flint
Vision Statement
Engaging Minds, Preparing Leaders through Academic Excellence, Student Centeredness, and Engaged Citizenship
University of Michigan – Flint
College of Health Sciences
Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to educate students to the highest standard in health professions. We are dedicated to excellence and creativity in teaching, scholarship, practice, and service. Our commitment to community and professional service is enabled through campus-community partnerships, outreach initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We strive to provide the highest quality culturally appropriate health care services, health promotion, and disease prevention services while contributing to the knowledge base of professional practice.
University of Michigan – Flint Physical Therapy Department
Mission Statement
The University of Michigan – Flint is a comprehensive urban university of diverse learners and scholars committed to
advancing our local and global communities. In the University of Michigan tradition, we value excellence in teaching, learning,
and scholarship; student centeredness; and engaged citizenship. Through personal attention and dedicated faculty and staff,
our students become leaders and best in their fields, professions, and communities.
Our work is guided by the following principles:
• Act with professional and ethical responsibility.
• Foster environments for collaboration, diversity, service, and accountability.
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• Act with caring and compassion.
• Support and reward excellence and innovation.
• Create competencies for lifelong learning.
• Use evidence-based decision making in all physical therapist practice.
• Advocate for patient-centered care, access and equity.
• Service to benefit our community and our profession
University of Michigan – Flint Physical Therapy Department
APTA Professionalism in Physical Therapy: Core Values
CORE VALUE DEFINITION
Accountability Accountability is active acceptance of the responsibility for the diverse roles,
obligations, and actions of the physical therapist including self-regulation and other
behaviors that positively influence patient/client outcomes, the profession and the
health needs of society.
Altruism Altruism is the primary regard for or devotion to the interest of patients/clients, thus
assuming the fiduciary responsibility of placing the needs of the patient/client ahead
of the physical therapist’s self interest
Compassion/Caring Compassion is the desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience;
a precursor of caring.
Caring is the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of
others.
Excellence Excellence is physical therapy practice that consistently uses current knowledge and
theory while understanding personal limits, integrates judgment and the patient/client
perspective, embraces advancement, challenges mediocrity, and works toward
development of new knowledge.
Integrity
Integrity is steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or professional standards;
truthfulness, fairness, doing what you say you will do, and “speaking forth” about why
you do what you do.
Professional Duty Professional duty is the commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective
physical therapy services to patients/clients, to serve the profession, and to positively
influence the health of society.
Social Responsibility Social responsibility is the promotion of a mutual trust between the profession and the
larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs for health and wellness.
APTA. Professionalism in Physical Therapy: Core Values BOD P05-04-02-03 [email protected].
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University of Michigan – Flint Physical Therapy Department
Professional Behaviors Preamble
In addition to a core of cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills, it has been recognized by educators and practicing
professionals that a repertoire of behaviors is required for success in any given profession (Alverno College Faculty,
Assessment at Alverno, 1979). The identified repertoire of behaviors that constitute professional behavior reflect the values
of any given profession and, at the same time, cross disciplinary lines (May et.al., 1991). Visualizing cognitive knowledge,
psychomotor skills and a repertoire of behaviors as the legs of a three-legged stool serves to emphasize the importance of
each. Remove one leg and the stool loses its stability and makes it very difficult to support professional growth,
development, and ultimately, professional success. (May et. Al., Opportunity Favors the Prepared: A Guide to Facilitating
the Development of Professional Behavior, 2002).
BEHAVIOR DEFINITION
Critical Thinking The ability to question logically; identify, generate and evaluate elements of logical
argument; recognize and differentiate facts, appropriate or faulty inferences, and
assumptions; and distinguish relevant from irrelevant information. The ability to appropriately
utilize, analyze, and critically evaluate scientific evidence to develop a logical argument, and
to identify and determine the impact of bias on the decision making process.
Communication The ability to communicate effectively (i.e. verbal, non-verbal, reading, writing, and listening)
for varied audiences and purposes.
Problem Solving The ability to recognize and define problems, analyze data, develop and implement
solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
Interpersonal Skills The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other health care
professionals, and the community in a culturally aware manner.
Responsibility The ability to be accountable for the outcomes of personal and professional actions and to
follow through on commitments that encompass the profession within the scope of work,
community and social responsibilities.
Professionalism The ability to exhibit appropriate professional conduct and to represent the profession
effectively while promoting the growth/development of the Physical Therapy profession.
Use of Constructive
Feedback
The ability to seek out and identify quality sources of feedback, reflect on and integrate the
feedback, and provide meaningful feedback to others.
Effective Use of Time
and Resources
The ability to manage time and resources effectively to obtain the maximum possible benefit.
Stress Management The ability to identify sources of stress and to develop and implement effective coping
behaviors. This applies for interactions for: self, patient/clients and their families, members
of the health care team and in work/life scenarios.
Commitment to
Learning
The ability to self-direct learning to include the identification of needs and sources of
learning; and to continually seek and apply new knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
May, W. Kontney L, and Iglarsh Z. (2010). Professional Behaviors for the 21st Century.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Overview The degree requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy (Ph.D. in PT) degree are outlined below which include course/credit requirements, and qualifying examination, preliminary examination, and dissertation requirements.
Master’s Prepared Student DPT Prepared Student
55 credits 45 credits
Doctoral education has two stages: Pre-candidacy and Candidacy. During the Pre-Candidacy stage, graduate students in the Ph.D. in PT program first take core and elective coursework to prepare for their specific teaching and scholarship activities.
As a pre-candidate student in the Ph.D. in PT program, students must complete at least 40 credits of core coursework and 5-15 credits of elective coursework (depending on your previous degree upon admission to the Ph.D. in PT program). Core course content which all Ph.D. in PT students must take include: 6 credits in Teaching and Higher Education Leadership, 11 credits in research design, methodology and statistics, 3 credits Ph.D. Seminar course, 3 credits in movement analysis and instrumentation, 3 credits in Motor Control and Motor Learning, and a minimum of 3 credits preparing and successfully completing both the Qualifying examination and the Preliminary Examination. Elective courses may include: Independent study courses, Epidemiology, or other electives agreed upon with your Chair and the Associate Director (AD) for the PhD in PT program.
Candidacy stage: Students who have successfully completed their pre-candidacy coursework, passed their qualifying and preliminary examinations, and who demonstrate readiness to complete original and independent research are admitted to the candidacy stage of the Ph.D. in PT program. During the candidacy stage, students engage in dissertation research which furthers their own research agenda (minimum of 11 credits).
A total of 45 (DPT prepared) or 55 (Master’s prepared) credit hours is the minimum number of credits required to grant the Ph.D. in Physical Therapy degree.
Ph.D. in PT Program Learning Environment In order to foster an interactive learning environment, it is expected that each Ph.D. in PT student will spend sufficient time on campus for face-to-face coursework, interacting with other graduate students and their Chair/Committee, conducting research, and fostering intellectual activities.
Ph.D. in PT degree
Candidacy 11 credits
Pre-Candidacy 44 credits
Ph.D. in PT degree
Candidacy 11 credits
Pre-Candidacy
34 credits
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Pre-candidacy Requirements The pre-candidacy stage of the doctoral program prepares students for undertaking original independent research, and allows them to acquire knowledge and tools needed to be successful in an academic and/or research position. Students expand the depth and breadth of knowledge in their content and research area(s), and acquire knowledge of research methodology and evidence-based practice in preparation for candidacy when the student focuses on their dissertation.
The pre-candidacy component has three distinct, yet overlapping curricular elements that we believe are essential characteristics for the next generation of leaders in physical therapist education and research. 1) Research/Scholarship, 2) Movement Sciences, and 3) Higher Education Teaching/Leadership. Students need a grounding in quantitative and qualitative research designs and methodology in order to generate new knowledge, apply knowledge, and translate knowledge. Movement science core courses include a) Movement analysis and instrumentation course in order to gain familiarity with typical methods and equipment used in physical therapy research, b) Motor Control & Motor Learning, and c) the PhD in PT Seminar course that will explore both student- selected topics and current topics. In the pre-candidacy course(s) (PTP 990, minimum of 3 credits), the student will prepare for and successfully pass the Qualifying examination and develop and present their dissertation research proposal (Preliminary examination). Students will generate a plan of study with their Chair (in consultation with the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program) that includes core and appropriate elective coursework.
PhD in PT Student’s Chair or co-Chairs During the application and admission process, each student will seek and determine an appropriate physical therapy faculty member to serve as his/her Chair or co-Chairs. The AD for the Ph.D. in PT program will assist in this process. The faculty member must sign an agreement form to verify acceptance of this role (see Ph.D. in PT Committee Chair Acceptance form (Appendix A)). The Chair(s) must be approved by the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program and the Physical Therapy Department (PTD) Director.
Formation of the Ph.D. in PT Student’s Qualifying Examination, Preliminary Examination, and Dissertation Committee Within the second year of the Ph.D. in PT program, each student must form a doctoral qualifying examination committee, and a doctoral preliminary examination Committee and submit this information to the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program and PTD Director for approval (see PhD in PT Qualifying Examination Committee form (Appendix B), and PhD in PT Preliminary Examination Committee form (Appendix C)). In addition, when appropriate, a doctoral Dissertation Committee must be formed (see PhD in PT Dissertation Committee form (Appendix D). The Chair/co-Chairs and committee members may stay the same or change over time. For example, the committee for the qualifying examination may consist of only PTD faculty; whereas, a member external to the PTD must be on the preliminary examination and dissertation committee. Please submit any revisions to the AD for the PhD in PT program for approval by both the AD for the PhD in PT program and the PTD Director.
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Chair/co-Chairs and committee members are expected to have complementary knowledge of a student’s area of research in order to provide guidance and support throughout the research process. Nominations for committee service must be approved by the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program and PTD Director and are subject to the following guidelines: • Committee members must be “Graduate Faculty” which is defined as persons who are tenure or tenure-track
instructional faculty holding an “unmodified” (i.e. not research, visiting, clinical, adjunct, etc.) appointment at the University of Michigan-Flint, UM-Ann Arbor and/or UM-Dearborn campuses. “Graduate faculty” are Professors, Associate Professors, and/or Assistant Professors who hold a terminal doctorate degree from an accredited institution.
• Graduate faculty may serve as sole chair, co-chair, or as a committee member. • It is recommended that the committee consist of at least four members. However, if the Chair determines that
three members have sufficient knowledge in the student’s chosen area of research and has enough experience in the dissertation process, then a minimum of three members is satisfactory.
• The committee must include at least two Graduate Faculty members. • At least two of the committee members must be from the PTD. • One of the members must be from outside the PTD and preferably, have expertise in the content area of the
student’s research. • One of the committee members will be the Chair (or co-Chairs) of the dissertation committee.
o The Dissertation Chair must be a member of the Physical Therapy department. o The Dissertation Chair must have appropriate expertise in the dissertation process including designing
rigorous research, carrying out the dissertation process and writing the dissertation in an acceptable format as judged by the PTD Director in consultation with the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program.
o A committee may have a sole chair or two co-chairs. The chair (or co-chairs) is/are responsible for guiding the candidate’s design and execution of an original, high quality, doctoral-level research project(s). The end result of this effort is expected to be a dissertation that makes a substantive contribution to the candidate’s discipline.
o Individuals who may serve as co-chair, but not sole chair, include Research faculty; similarly qualified faculty or staff from outside the University; and former Graduate faculty members who have moved to a faculty position at another university.
o University faculty who were approved to serve as sole chair, but who are no longer affiliated with the University may not continue to serve as the sole chair. The faculty member may serve as a co-chair or as a committee member based upon the eligibility guidelines for dissertation committee service.
• Depending on the dissertation topic, other members, such as a statistician or a qualified industry member may be included on the dissertation committee.
• Instructors and Lecturers who have no appointment as members of the Graduate Faculty may serve as additional dissertation committee members if they hold an earned Doctorate from an accredited institution. They may not serve as Chair.
• Committees may include a cognate member (Education and Leadership) or a person that is a research professor/scientist, visiting, adjunct, instructor, or lecturer appointment, or clinical practitioner with advanced practice/specialization such ABPTS clinical specialization. These members broaden the scholarly representation of the dissertation committee beyond the PTD and provide a perspective on the specific topic of the dissertation. They will be subject to review on a case-by-case basis. The cognate member or other committee members may not serve as chair or co-chair. o Research Professors (i.e. Research Professors and Research Associate Professors) who are affiliated
with a doctoral program may serve on dissertation committees if they hold an earned Doctorate from an accredited institution. They may serve as a co-chair or committee member.
o Research Scientists (i.e. Research Scientists, Associate Research Scientists, Assistant Research Scientists, Research Assistant Professors, and Research Investigators) who are affiliated with a doctoral
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program may serve on dissertation committees if they hold an earned Doctorate from an accredited institution. They may serve as a co-chair or committee member.
• By special arrangement, retired emeriti faculty members who were affiliated with PTD may serve as a committee member.
• All those who do not have an earned Doctorate, whether affiliated with a doctoral program or not, must be approved for dissertation committee service on a case by case basis. If approved, they may serve as a member of the committee.
Pre-Candidacy and Candidacy Phases and Course Requirements
Students in the pre-candidate phase of the Ph.D. in PT program will need to enroll in PTP 990 – Dissertation: Pre- Candidacy for the duration of the completion of their Qualifying and Preliminary examinations for a minimum of three (3) credits. If the student does not complete and pass both examinations within this period, they will be required to enroll in one (1) additional credit for each subsequent semester until the student passes both the Qualifying and Preliminary Examinations.
Upon passing both examinations, the student matriculates from the pre-candidate to candidate phase of the PhD in PT program. At that time, the student will then enroll in PTP 995 for a minimum of eleven (11) credits as they complete their dissertation research. These credits should be completed as a part of a plan to ensure the dissertation research is completed while enrolled in PTP 995 (11 total credits) over a designated number of semesters. Should the student not complete their research within the 11 credit registration period, they will be required to enroll in one (1) credit each subsequent semester until completion.
A student will become a candidate for the Ph.D. in PT degree after completing the required core and pre- candidacy courses with a minimum GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 and after passing both the qualifying and the preliminary examinations. At this point, the student will be allowed to register for the dissertation (PTP 995) coursework. At this point in time, the student will receive an “All but Dissertation” (ABD or PhDc) certificate and the Candidacy status will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
Time Limit for Completing the PhD in PT Degree Students should demonstrate readiness to undertake dissertation research by achieving candidacy no later than three calendar years after the first enrollment in the doctoral program. Faculty determines candidacy requirements, and may set earlier deadlines. A student who does not achieve candidacy within three years will be placed on academic probation, unless the student petitions the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program for a maximum of a 2 year extension because of extenuating circumstances (See the UM-Flint PTD Policy Number: 340.12 Academic Standards Policy & Procedure PhD in Physical Therapy program policy). Students are expected to complete the Ph.D. in PT degree within 2 1/2 years of achieving candidacy. The student may petition the AD of the Ph.D. in PT program for a maximum of a one year extension.
Qualifying Examination
Composition of Qualifying Examination Committee: The Ph.D. in PT student with his/her Chair(s) will request committee members for the Qualifying examination committee and then seek approval by the PTD Director and AD for the PhD in PT program The composition of the Qualifying Examination Committee must be approved prior to the beginning of the Qualifying Examination. Once the process of the exam is engaged, no alteration of the Committee will be allowed except in cases where a
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member of the Committee is no longer able to serve (e.g. extended illness, death, or separation from the University of Michigan - Flint).
Overview of Qualifying Examination: Doctoral students must successfully pass a Qualifying Examination, which attests to their readiness to advance to candidacy as determined by their Qualifying Examination Committee. There are two components of the exam: (a) a written component, and (b) an oral component. The written component of the exam may take different forms depending on the discretion of the Faculty Chair/co-Chairs and the Qualifying Examination Committee, with input from the student (e.g. written papers, systematic reviews, take home exams, closed exams, grant proposals, etc.). The written component of the exam is to be followed by an oral defense of the written component before the entire Qualifying Examination Committee. Students must be given the opportunity to complete both components of the exam within a reasonable time frame. In most cases, this should occur within 2-3 weeks of each other.
While the Qualifying Examination Committee has broad discretion as to the form and format the written examination takes, it is expected to rigorously adhere to the following criteria:
1. Appropriate knowledge of the field or fields of study for that student (breadth and depth is defined by the student's Qualifying Examination Committee)
2. Ability to integrate information from various disciplines 3. Ability to critically evaluate the literature in terms of both substance and methodology 4. Ability to solve problems creatively 5. Ability to articulate the significance of the chosen area of inquiry
Role of Faculty Chair or co-Chairs in Qualifying Examinations: Faculty Chairs must take an active role in helping their students choose appropriate Qualifying Examination Committee members. Faculty Chairs must assist the Committee members in structuring the expectations for student performance and by ensuring adequate contact between Committee members and their students. Further, Faculty Chairs should help students by ensuring that they are aware of these expectations. As students prepare for their Qualifying Examinations, Faculty Chairs should help guarantee that the content (e.g. reading lists prepared by the student) represents neither too narrow nor too broad of a focus.
Qualifying Examination Process:
1. It is expected that most students will complete the Qualifying Examination near the end of their second year in the PhD in PT program or upon completion of the pre-candidacy coursework.
2. The student must be in good academic standing at the time of undertaking the qualifying examination. 3. All members of the Qualifying Examination Committee must meet with the student collectively prior to the
beginning of the exam to discuss the format, nature/content, preparation materials/resources, and expectations of the exam. All members of the Committee must attend the meeting with the student, either in person or using appropriate technology. In some instances, individual follow-up meetings between the student and Committee members may be necessary.
4. Once the exam dates, format, content, criteria, preparation materials, etc. have been determined, a signed PhD in PT Qualifying Examination form (Appendix E) must be submitted to the AD for the PhD in PT program. This form must be submitted no later than one week after the Qualifying Examination Meeting(s).
5. The AD for the Ph.D. in PT program will review and approve the examination plan. 6. Within 2-3 weeks of completing the written component of the examination, the student must complete the
oral component of the exam which is a defense of the written examination before the entire Qualifying Examination Committee. The Chair/co-Chairs must be present in person for the oral examination. Committee member preferably will be present in person; however, appropriate technology will be used, if needed, for example, for the external committee member. The AD for the PhD in PT program should also be present, if possible.
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7. The written and oral examination will be evaluated by all members of the Qualifying Examination Committee within 1-2 week after the oral exam using the PhD in PT Qualifying Examination form (Appendix E). a. The Qualifying Examination Committee has three potential evaluation options that include pass,
conditional pass, or fail. b. A Pass will be awarded if the student has successfully succeeded in completion of both the written
and oral components of the qualifying examination. No further work is needed for the qualifying examination.
c. A Conditional Pass may be used when the Committee members believe that one or more elements of the exam were not adequate to earn a Pass, but the sense of the Committee is that this may be remedied with additional work (e.g., re-writing a portion of the exam, reading and reviewing additional books or papers to address deficiencies in knowledge, or other actions the Committee feels are in the best interests of the student).
d. Fail: Students who have been deemed to have failed the written and/or oral components of the qualifying examination, will be given one more chance to pass it. Students who fail to pass the exam on the second attempt will not continue in the PhD in PT program.
e. In the case a Conditional Pass, once it has been determined that the conditions either have or have not been met, the Qualifying Examination Committee must revise/update the PhD in PT Qualifying Examination form (Appendix E). Depending on the nature of the conditions, the Qualifying Examination Committee may be required to meet in person to re-assess the student’s performance, or the assessment may take place via electronic submissions and reviews. The PhD in PT Qualifying Examination form must be submitted to the AD for the PhD in PT program no later than one week after the final decision been rendered.
f. In the case of a Fail, after the 1st attempt, the Qualifying Examination Committee must revise/update the PhD in PT Qualifying Examination form (Appendix E) stating the outcome (fail). For the written component, the re-assessment (2nd attempt) may take place via electronic submissions and reviews. For the oral component, the Qualifying Examination Committee must meet in person to re-assess the student’s performance during the 2nd attempt; appropriate technology may be used for committee members who may not be able to be present. The PhD in PT Qualifying Examination form (Appendix E) must be revised and submitted to the AD for the PhD in PT program no later than one week after the final decision for the 2nd attempt been rendered (pass or fail).
5. The AD for the PhD in PT program may be consulted for resolutions in cases where there are dissenting perspectives between the Faculty Chair(s) and Qualifying Examination Committee regarding whether: (a) the examination met the UM-Flint PhD in PT program requirements, and/or (b) the examination process was fair. The Director of the Physical Therapy department may also be consulted as needed to resolve dissenting perspectives for the written and/or oral qualifying examination.
6. The AD for the PhD in PT program will also evaluate the overall Qualifying Examination process for all PhD in PT students.
7. At the completion of the Qualifying Examination, Committee members will sign the appropriate forms and indicate their decision regarding the student’s overall performance as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. The written component of the Examination must be attached to the form or an electronic version may be submitted to the post-professional programs coordinator. The Qualifying Examination form and the final Qualifying Examination will be placed in the student’s physical and/or electronic folder.
8. Either results (satisfactory or unsatisfactory) will be noted on the student’s transcript.
*Above Qualifying Examination content was modified from the UM-AA School of Kinesiology, Office of Graduate Student Affairs, Graduate Student Bulletin, 2018-2019, pages 13-16. Permission to use and modify was provided by Ketra Armstrong, Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, UM School of Kinesiology on 9/12/2019.
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION & DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS
Formation of the Preliminary Examination & Dissertation Committee Nominations for the dissertation committee service are made by completing, or updating if needed, the PhD in PT Preliminary Examination Committee form (Appendix C) which must be approved by the Associate Director (AD) for the Ph.D. in PT program and the PTD Director. Doctoral students must submit the PhD in PT Preliminary Examination Committee form (Appendix C) to the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program at least a semester prior to the preliminary examination. If the committee members change, the Chair must submit the form again with revisions.
Preliminary Examination and Dissertation Format & Processes The PhD in PT student will make a formal dissertation proposal, to be approved by the Preliminary Exam & Dissertation Committee. The Dissertation must be original research of high quality that makes a significant contribution to the body of knowledge within Physical Therapy. The Dissertation Chair or Co-Chairs and Committee must approve the dissertation topic.
In order to facilitate the Ph.D. in PT student’s research agenda progress, it is strongly recommended that the dissertation consists of a compilation of thematically linked, 1-3 stand-alone manuscripts (i.e. chapters 2-4) and an introduction (i.e. chapter 1) and a discussion (i.e. chapter 5) that integrates and synthesizes the three manuscripts. If the dissertation is one manuscript, then it is strongly suggested that multiple purposes/hypotheses are explored. At a minimum, the manuscripts should be written in an appropriate, peer- reviewed, journal-submission-ready format. Exception to the manuscript requirement must be submitted in writing by the student to the Dissertation Chair(s) and committee and requires approval by the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program.
The written dissertation proposal takes the form of a scholarly document outlining the problem, its background and significance, summarizing relevant literature, and outlining the proposed research methods.
a. The written research proposal and the oral presentation should include a Project Summary or Abstract, Introduction (including a Literature Review), Purpose(s)/Aim(s), Methods [Research Design, Subjects, Variables, Tests/Measures, Procedures, equipment needed and source of equipment, and Data Analysis], Expected Results/Outcomes, Clinical Significance and Impact of the Research, References, and Dissemination Plan.
b. It should include a tentative timetable and outline any necessary resources (space, equipment, etc.). A detailed budget and budget justification must be included.
It is expected that the PhD in PT student will provide drafts of the proposal to the Chair and Committee in order to allow ample time for feedback from all committee members. It is expected that the student will seek feedback and suggestions from the Chair(s) and Committee members as a group and/or individually, and the student will respond to this feedback in an appropriate manner until the research project and written proposal is deemed ready for the oral proposal presentation. That being said, the student should seek guidance from his/her Chair prior to disseminating materials to the Committee. In addition, the student may also seek suggestions and assistance from experts in the field, if approved by the Chair(s). It is the responsibility of the student to provide a final copy of the written dissertation proposal to the Chair(s) and committee members at least five working days before the oral preliminary examination. The Chair or a Committee member may ask for a postponement of the oral presentation, if this time limit is not met.
Each doctoral student is required to present the dissertation proposal to the dissertation committee. That being said, the committee may request a formal proposal presentation or, if the written proposal has been reviewed by all committee members and it is deemed that a formal presentation is not required, the committee elect to require an oral defense of the proposal (e.g. a question and answer session). The PhD in PT student will present their
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dissertation proposal and/or oral question & answer session with the following individuals present: the Dissertation Chair (or Co-Chairs) and Committee members, the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program (if possible), and the PTD Director (if possible). The oral presentation’s duration is flexible; however, a guideline is that the oral presentation will be 30-40 minutes in duration followed by sufficient time for questions and answers.
The student’s Chair(s) and committee will evaluate the outcomes/results of the Preliminary Examination and determine if the student is ready to proceed with their dissertation research. The PhD in PT Preliminary Examination form (Appendix F) will be used to document the outcome of the exam, indicate if revisions are needed and specify the required revisions, and indicate if and when the Ph.D. in PT student has passed the Preliminary Examination. The Associate Director (AD) for the Ph.D. in PT program will review and approve the preliminary examination results.
Prior to beginning the student’s dissertation research, research proposals that use animal or human subjects must receive approval from the appropriate Institutional Review Board. Once the dissertation proposal has been approved by both the committee and the appropriate IRB, the Chair or co-Chairs will supervise the conduct and progress of all of the student’s dissertation work. The doctoral student must apprise the Chair(s) and dissertation committee of their progress and modifications made to their work. If necessary, the Dissertation Committee can be reconvened, for example, to approve substantial changes to an original proposal.
*Above Preliminary Examination content was modified from the UM-AA School of Kinesiology, Office of Graduate Student Affairs, Graduate Student Bulletin, 2018-2019, pages 16-17. Permission to use and modify was provided by Ketra Armstrong, Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, UM School of Kinesiology on 9/12/2019.
Other Dissertation Format Information The style and format of the dissertation must meet formatting requirements as stated in this document and in Appendix G - Dissertation Checklist (Steps in completing the Dissertation & H - Dissertation Format Guidelines and Dissertation Self-Editing Checklist. Chapters 2 (3 & 4) should reflect appropriate author guidelines such as those available at the Journal of Physical Therapy website (https://academic.oup.com/ptj/pages/Author_Guidelines ) or the targeted peer-reviewed journal for submission/publication. The Dissertation Format Guidelines and Dissertation Self-Editing Checklist (Appendix H) contains the formatting required for the title page, and dissertation.
Statistical Analysis It is strongly recommended that student utilize the statistical services of the Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research (CSCAR) office on the UM-Ann Arbor campus (http://cscar.research.umich.edu/about/). Contact the Office for Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) to facilitate scheduling a CSCAR meeting. (https://www.umflint.edu/research/research-and-sponsored-programs ).
Authorship In all cases, the Ph.D. in PT student must be first author on all publications resulting from the dissertation process.
Students are required to complete the Authorship module in the UM-Flint web-based certification program: Program for Education and Evaluation in Responsible Research and Scholarship (PEERRS) (https://www.umflint.edu/research/peerrs ). Authorship and Contributorship guidelines from ICMJE (http://www.bmj.com/about-bmj/resources-authors/article-submission/authorship-contributorship ) should be used to determine authorship using the stated three criteria: “Authorship credit should be based on 1) substantial contribution to conception and design, acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data; 2) drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and 3) final approval of the version to be published. Authors should meet conditions 1, 2, and 3.
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• When a large, multicenter group has conducted the work, the group should identify the individuals who accept direct responsibility for the manuscript. These individuals should fully meet the criteria for authorship/contributorship defined above, and editors will ask these individuals to complete journal-specific author and conflict-of-interest disclosure forms. When submitting a manuscript authored by a group, the corresponding author should clearly indicate the preferred citation and identify all individual authors as well as the group name. Journals generally list other members of the group in the Acknowledgments. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) indexes the group name and the names of individuals the group has identified as being directly responsible for the manuscript; it also lists the names of collaborators if they are listed in Acknowledgments.
• Administrative duties, acquisition of funding, collection of data, or general supervision of the research group alone does not constitute authorship.
• All persons designated as authors should qualify for authorship, and all those who qualify should be listed.
• Each author should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for appropriate portions of the content.
• Authorship rights should be discussed early in the dissertation process in order to minimize potential authorship conflicts. Order of authorship on subsequent publications should be discussed and agreed upon.
• An example of an authorship agreement form is found in Appendix I.
Ethical Considerations Use of Copyrighted Material Doctoral students are required to receive written permission from the copyright owner for any material to be used in the dissertation that falls outside the Guidelines of fair use.
▪ http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html ▪ http://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/four-factors/
Plagiarism Plagiarism is serious fraud and violation of intellectual integrity. According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, plagiarism means: “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own” and “use (another's production) without crediting the source” (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarize). Students often commit plagiarism both unintentionally and intentionally. Common examples of plagiarism may include (https://www.plagiarism.org/article/what-is-plagiarism):
• Turning in someone else's work as your own
• Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
• Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
• Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
• Changing words, but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
• Copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not
• Making a video using footage from others’ videos or using copyrighted music as part of the soundtrack
• Performing another person’s copyrighted music (i.e., playing a cover)
• Composing a piece of music that borrows heavily from another composition
• Copying media (especially images) from other websites to paste them into your own papers or websites. The best way to avoid plagiarism is simply to cite the source and provide the citation for others to find that source. Useful strategies to prevent plagiarism include (https://www.plagiarism.org/article/what-is-plagiarism):
• When in doubt, cite the sources
• Be clear on “who said what” and don’t mix your own ideas with those from the sources
• Paraphrase someone else’s work in your own words, not just changing a few words
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• Evaluate the sources and only cite credible original sources
For more information about plagiarism and how to prevent plagiarism, visit these websites: https://www.lib.umich.edu/academic-integrity/understanding-plagiarism https://www.plagiarism.org/understanding-plagiarism https://www.indiana.edu/~academy/firstPrinciples/index.html
Human Subject and Other Research Approval Federal regulations and University policy require that all investigations using human beings as subjects of research be reviewed and approved by an appropriately constituted Institutional Review Board (IRB) before such investigations may begin. On the University of Michigan – Flint (UM-Flint) campus, the IRB review process is conducted by the UM-Flint IRB. Detailed information is available at the following website (http://www.umflint.edu/humansubjects/). No dissertation based on the use of human beings as subjects can be accepted without prior review and approval by the appropriate IRB. In many instances, graduate students will request the review, but the Dissertation Chair should verify with their graduate student that the necessary review has taken place and approval for the investigation has been granted.
Special approval may is also required for animal research. See the Website of the University Committee on Use and Care of Animals.
Graduate students conducting research must complete the University of Michigan's Program for Education and Evaluation in Responsible Research and Scholarship (PEERRS) process (http://my.research.umich.edu/peerrs ) and be current in their PEERRs certification during the duration of their pre-candidacy and candidacy phases. All IRB applications are conducted through eResearch (http://www.eresearch.umich.edu/ ).
Informed consent, HIPPA/Privacy and Confidentiality Research participants must read, understand, and indicate their understanding of their involvement in a research study by signing an informed consent. “Patients have a right to privacy that should not be violated without informed consent. Identifying information, including names, initials, or hospital numbers, should not be published in written descriptions, photographs, or pedigrees unless the information is essential for scientific purposes and the patient (or parent or guardian) gives written informed consent for publication. Informed consent for this purpose requires that an identifiable patient be shown the manuscript to be published. Authors should disclose to these patients whether any potential identifiable material might be available via the Internet as well as in print after publication. Patient consent should be written and archived with the journal, the authors, or both, as dictated by local regulations or laws. Applicable laws vary from locale to locale, and journals should establish their own policies with legal guidance. Since a journal that archives the consent will be aware of patient identity, some journals may decide that patient confidentiality is better guarded by having the author archive the consent and instead providing the journal with a written statement that attests that they have received and archived written patient consent.
Nonessential identifying details should be omitted. Informed consent should be obtained if there is any doubt that anonymity can be maintained. For example, masking the eye region in photographs of patients is inadequate protection of anonymity. If identifying characteristics are altered to protect anonymity, such as in genetic pedigrees, authors should provide assurance, and editors should so note that such alterations do not distort scientific meaning.
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All signed informed consent and HIPPA forms must be stored on campus in a locked file unless data collection is performed at an off-site location and it is more appropriate to store the documents in a locked file at that site. When informed consent has been obtained, it should be indicated in the published article.
Conflict Of Interest (COI) COI is discussed in the PEERRs training. COI requirements are available at https://www.umflint.edu/hr/conflict-interestconflict-commitment PhD in PT students are required to read, understand, and comply with the “Policy on [student)] Conflicts of Interest document found in the above link.
“When authors submit a manuscript, whether an article or a letter, they are responsible for disclosing all financial and personal relationships that might bias their work. To prevent ambiguity, authors must state explicitly whether potential conflicts do or do not exist.” Authors should do so in the manuscript on a conflict-of-interest notification page that follows the title page, providing additional detail, if necessary, in a cover letter that accompanies the manuscript.
• Authors should identify individuals who provide writing or other assistance and disclose the funding source for this assistance.
• Investigators must disclose potential conflicts to study participants and should state in the manuscript whether they have done so.
• Scientists have an ethical obligation to submit creditable research results for publication. Researchers should not enter into agreements that interfere with their access to all of the data and their ability to analyze them independently, and to prepare and publish manuscripts. Authors should describe the role of the study sponsor, if any, in study design; collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; writing the report; and the decision to submit the report for publication. If the supporting source had no such involvement, the authors should so state. Biases potentially introduced when sponsors are directly involved in research are analogous to methodological biases. Some journals, therefore, choose to include information in the Methods section about the sponsor’s involvement.
Dissertation Oral Defense Once the dissertation written document has been approved by the dissertation Chair(s) and committee, an oral defense will take place. At the time of the dissertation defense, the written dissertation (i.e. chapters 2-4, the manuscripts) must be of publication-quality (as judged by the Committee.) The first portion of the dissertation defense is a public, presentation of the dissertation with time for questions and answers by the audience, after which the dissertation committee meets with the candidate in a closed session.
All public dissertation defenses must be held on the UM-Flint campus. The time and place of the public presentation must be announced with adequate time (e.g., at least 3-4 weeks) so that UM-Flint and CHS faculty and graduate students may attend, if interested. The Chair/co-Chairs must be present in person for the oral defense. Committee member preferably will be present in person; however, appropriate technology will be used, if needed, for example, for the external committee member. The AD for the PhD in PT program and the PTD Director should also be present, if possible.
Once satisfied with the written dissertation and the oral defense, the Dissertation Chair(s) & Committee must complete the dissertation form indicating satisfactory or unsatisfactory performance and sign & date this form. The AD for the PhD in PT program will review this form and the dissertation process to ensure fairness and appropriate procedures were followed. The dissertation Chair(s), committee and the AD for the PhD in PT program then recommends to the UM-Flint Graduate Program to confer the Ph.D. in Physical Therapy degree.
Before the Oral Defense
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It is expected that the Dissertation Chair and all committee members will be involved in the Ph.D. in PT candidate’s progress throughout the dissertation phase. The Chair and committee members should have ample opportunity to review the three manuscripts (chapters 2-4), chapter 1 (unifying Introduction), and chapter 5 (unifying Discussion) and provide feedback. The Ph.D. candidate should also have sufficient time to appropriately respond to feedback and comments provided by the Chair and committee members. This may include verbal and written responses to feedback provided. Once the Chair, committee members and the Ph.D. candidate agree that the written dissertation is ready for the oral defense, the Chair must notify the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program, the PTD Director, and the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator to schedule the oral defense presentation. The Dissertation Chair in conjunction with the committee members must complete the Ph.D. in PT Request for Oral Defense Presentation form (Appendix J).
Prior to sending the completed Ph.D. in PT Request for Oral Defense Presentation form (Appendix J) to the PTD Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator and AD for the Ph.D. in PT program, it is the responsibility of the Ph.D. in PT candidate’s Chair to:
1. Have identified that the Chair and committee all have agreed that the Ph.D. in PT candidate is ready to publicly defend his/her dissertation.
2. Have assisted or advised the Ph.D. in PT candidate how to appropriately respond to Chair and committee members’ comments and edits.
3. Alert the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program of potential problems before the defense. 4. Have completed the Ph.D. in PT Request for Oral Defense Presentation form (Appendix J) to serve as a
record of the pre-defense committee members’ involvement and evaluation.
In order to meet all of the Physical Therapy and University deadlines, the Ph.D. in PT candidate should schedule the dissertation defense within the first 2-3 weeks of the student’s final semester. This should allow time for the processes described below to occur including any required edits to the dissertation.
The Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator will seek agreement (with the Ph.D. candidate, Chair, Committee members, AD for the Ph.D. in PT program and PTD Director) for a convenient day, time, and location for the public, oral defense presentation.
The oral presentation of the dissertation defense must be public. The PTD Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator will appropriately publicize the event information.
It is recommended that, as the Ph.D. in PT candidate prepares for the oral defense presentation, he/she should discuss the presentation format, send an outline of the presentation and/or power point presentation slides to the Chair and committee members for their review, advice, and feedback.
The student will present an open, public, oral defense presentation, which has been prepared in consultation with the dissertation chair and committee. • The presentation should be a summary of all work completed in an appropriate presentation format. • Students will present their research defense as an oral platform presentation in a public forum of
approximately 45 minutes duration with an additional 30 minutes for questions, answers and suggestions by the public.
• An additional 1 hour (or more) will be required following the public presentation for Chair, committee members’, the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program and the PTD Director’s questions and comments.
As soon as possible, but no later than 20 working days before the oral defense, the candidate should distribute electronic copies of the pre-oral defense dissertation to the dissertation Chair and all committee members and to the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator.
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▪ A committee member who does not receive an electronic copy of the dissertation materials at least 20 working days before the defense may ask for a postponement.
At least 8 working days before the oral defense presentation, the Dissertation Committee Chair (or Co-Chairs) must receive approval from all committee members that the oral defense should proceed so that PTD may authorize the presentation.
On the Day of the Oral Defense
• On the day of the defense, the Ph.D. in PT candidate should pick up paper copies of the Final Oral Defense Examination Report form (Appendix K) and the Final Dissertation Committee Approval form (Appendix L) from the PTD Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator. Please note: All dissertation forms are considered part of the student’s public file and the student has the right to see them after all requirements for the dissertation have been completed.
• The student will bring the forms to the oral defense and hand it to the Chair of the dissertation committee. Immediately after the defense presentation, the Chair and all committee signs the Final Oral Defense Examination Report form (Appendix K) and returns the form to the PTD Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator and AD for the Ph.D. in PT program.
• If needed, the Chair (or Co-Chairs) retains the Final Dissertation Committee Approval form (Appendix L) until all the required revisions and corrections have been completed to the Chair(s) satisfaction. Then this form should be returned to the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator and the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program by the appropriate deadline.
After the Oral Defense
The Chair (or Co-Chairs) retains the Final Dissertation Committee Approval form (Appendix L) until he/she (they) has/have reviewed and approved the Committee’s required revisions and corrections. The completed and signed Final Dissertation Committee Approval form (Appendix L) must be returned to the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator, the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program and the PTD Director by 1 week prior to the deadline for grades submission date (see the UM-Flint calendar).
Any disagreement over the acceptability of a dissertation will be resolved by the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program and the PTD Director who will act as final arbiters in consultation with the Dissertation Chair and Committee members.
Graduation Deadlines In the semester prior to the planned dissertation defense, the Ph.D. in PT candidate must complete the online application for Graduation via SIS.
For the current Graduation Application Deadlines and the “Steps to Graduation”, please visit: https://www.umflint.edu/registrar/graduation-and-commencement
• Each year the Registrar publishes deadlines for conferral of degrees in the same term in which a candidate meets all requirements. Students meeting this deadline may participate in commencement exercises, which are held fall and winter terms only. Students completing in spring/summer may participate in the December commencement.
• The University annually publishes the last day to complete and submit all degree requirements without a new registration. If all requirements are not met by the published deadline, a new registration will be required.
• By 5:00 PM EST on the published date, the candidate must have completed and submitted all degree requirements, including all format revisions to the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program. A candidate who does not
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meet the final deadline cannot be listed among the degree recipients for that particular term, nor participate in commencement.
Mandatory Meeting The Ph.D. in PT candidate must meet in a face-to-face manner with the Associate Director for the Ph.D. in PT program and the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator at the end of the semester in which you are graduating. Requirements to be submitted at this meeting include:
• Final Oral Defense Examination Report form (Appendix K) • Final Dissertation Committee Approval form (Appendix L)
• Evidence of completion of the Ph.D. in PT Student Exit Survey (A Qualtrics survey link will be provided by Christina Wixson)
• Proof of completion of the Survey of Earned Doctorates Awarded in the United States (Appendix M) • Application for graduation via SIS • Submission of final, approved dissertation
1. An electronic copy of the final, correctly-formatted dissertation with all mandatory requirements/pages/chapters will be the official copy of record and should be submitted electronically to the Physical Therapy Department. The PTD Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator will review with the Ph.D. candidate if the current dissertation meets all mandatory PTD formatting and requirements.
2. An electronic copy of the final approved dissertation needs to be submitted to the Office of Graduate Programs. Three (3) copies will be printed and bound with a) one bound copy stored in the Office of Graduate programs, b) one bound copy sent to the student, and c) one unbound copy sent to the Thompson library. ▪ A fee of $25 will be applied to cover binding costs ▪ Typically, the student receives the bound student copy within 4-6 weeks. ▪ There is an option for students to order additional bound copies of their thesis or dissertation
through Proquest when they are submitting their thesis/dissertation. ▪ If you need help submitting your thesis to Graduate Programs, please contact Mary Deibis
([email protected] ), Business Administrator in the Office of the Associate Provost and Graduate Programs.
3. Evidence that the dissertation has been appropriately submitted online through Pro-Quest’s ETD Administrator. “How to submit your graduation thesis” [dissertation] can be found at https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/how-submit-your-graduate-thesis . Also, workshops are regularly conducted to assist you in submitting your dissertation. If you need assistance in submitting your dissertation, please contact Liz Svoboda ([email protected]), Reference Librarian in the Thompson Library.
• Assistance can be obtained by Liz Svoboda, Associate Librarian Head of Circulation | Interim Instruction Coordinator | Reference Librarian Frances Wilson Thompson Library University of Michigan - Flint 810.762.3007 [email protected]
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Policies and Procedures for PhD in Physical Therapy Students
All students enrolled in the PhD in Physical Therapy program must abide by the following Policies & Procedures.
I. Academic Standards Policy and Procedures: PhD in Physical Therapy program
UM-Flint PTD Policy Number: 340.12 Academic Standards Policy & Procedure PhD in Physical Therapy program
Effective: 1/15/2020
Revised from DPT policy: 1/15/2020
Responsible Party: PhD in PT program Committee
Scope: Student academic performance throughout the curriculum
I. Purpose To define the academic standards and procedures for the PhD in Physical Therapy Program
II. Definitions a. Admitted students: Students who have been admitted to the PhD in Physical Therapy program
b. Core faculty: Individuals appointed to and employed primarily in the PhD in Physical Therapy program, including the Associate Director for PhD in Physical Therapy Program, and the faculty who teach and mentor students in the PhD in PT program
c. Associated faculty: Individuals who have classroom and/or laboratory teaching responsibilities in the curriculum and who are not core faculty or clinical education faculty
d. PhD in Physical Therapy program: Three - seven year PhD in PT program to become an academic faculty member and/or researcher
e. Grading for the PhD in PT program: i. A: excellent ii. B: good iii. C: fair iv. D: poor v. E: failure vi. F: fail vii. I: incomplete viii. Y: Course in Progress ix. W: officially withdrawn x. P: Pass xi. S: Satisfactory xii. U: Unsatisfactory
f. Incomplete (I): Grade received when all course work and exams are unable to be completed by the end of
the semester. The Incomplete (I) grade is used only if the unfinished part of a student’s work is small, there
Policies & Procedures: 340.12
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are extenuating circumstances, and the student is passing but unable to complete the coursework within the semester. The last date of attendance is required to be entered in SIS. Check with the Registrar’s office for the deadline for completion of an incomplete grade.
g. Withdraw (W): If the student has officially withdrawn from the course, “W” will appear on the SIS roster. h. Course in Progress (Y): Y Grade (In Progress) should only be given to students who have not completed a
course that has been officially approved through appropriate academic committees for the Y grade. The Y grade may only be approved for courses that are intended to last more than one semester, for example a dissertation/thesis course, internship or co-op experience. Check with the Registrar’s office for the deadline within one year for completion of a “course in progress” (Y) incomplete grade.
i. Remediation: A plan agreed upon by both the student and faculty member designed to demonstrate mastery of the course content.
j. Satisfactory completion of a didactic course: Grades of B- or above for didactic coursework.
k. Support core courses: Courses in the PhD in PT program that are jointly numbered or that are offered solely by another academic unit.
l. Elective courses: Courses in the PhD in PT program that are offered as electives or courses that have
been approved by the student’s Chair/Co-Chair and AD for the PhD in PT program to serve as the required number of elective credits.
m. “Up and Out” status: When a student on previous warning fails to obtain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA)
in the next term of enrollment. If the term grade point average is a 3.0 or higher but is not sufficient to raise the cumulative GPA to a 3.0 or higher, the student will continue on up or out status. If the term GPA is below a 3.0, the student will be dismissed. Grades of “I” will be considered grades below C.
III. Policies
a. The core faculty of the department, acting on behalf of the University, has the responsibility of defining academic standards. The core faculty reserves the right to remove from the PhD in PT Program any student whose academic standing, in the judgment of the core faculty, is regarded as unsatisfactory.
i. Removal from the PhD in PT Program does not imply or intend dismissal from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) or from the University of Michigan-Flint.
b. Academic Standards determinations are recommended by the PhD in PT program committee faculty, acted
upon by the PTD faculty, and communicated to the student through the Associate Director for PhD in PT program. The faculty is not constrained to use these guidelines if circumstances exist, in the opinion of the faculty, to warrant deviation from the guidelines.
c. The faculty expects students to be proactive in communicating any issues with the instructor that may
impact their final course grade at the time the issues occur.
d. Once a grade is reported, it may only be changed to correct a demonstrable clerical error and then only with
the approval of the Associate Director for PhD in PT program with the exception of an incomplete grade.
e. In order to graduate students must:
i. Satisfactorily complete all didactic courses. ii. Satisfactorily complete the Qualifying Examination as outlined in the PhD in Physical Therapy Student
handbook. iii. Satisfactorily complete the Preliminary Examination as outlined in the PhD in Physical Therapy student
handbook. iv. Satisfactorily complete Dissertation research as outlined in the PhD in Physical Therapy student
handbook.
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v. Achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) upon completion of the degree program.
IV. Procedures
a. Grade Point Calculation 1. Only PhD in PT program required core courses and approved electives courses will count in the GPA
calculation. Courses in which a C or below is earned do not count toward the Professional DPT degree requirements.
2. Grade point scale for PhD in PT program:
Letter Grade Percent A 94.0 – 100.0% A- 90.0 - 93.9% B+ 87.0 - 89.9% B 84.0 - 86.9% B- 80.0 - 83.9% C+ 77.0 - 79.9% C 74.0 - 76.9% C- 70.0 - 73.9% D+ 67.0 - 69.9% D 64.0 - 66.9% D- 60.0 - 63.9% E ≤ 59.9% P/S* Pass/Satisfactory F/U* Fail/Unsatisfactory *Not considered in computing grade point average.
b. Probation during didactic program:
1. Students are placed on academic probation for any semester in which their cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 i. The first semester a student is placed on probationary status, he/she will be issued a warning. ii. The second semester a student is placed on probationary status he/she will be issued an up-or-
out warning. iii. If the student cannot achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher by the end of the semester they are
on up-or-out status, the student will be dismissed from the program.
2. Students on academic probation are not eligible for department scholarships.
c. Dismissal from the didactic program:
1. Students who do not achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the completion of the didactic portion of the curriculum will be dismissed from the program.
2. If the student cannot achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher by the end of the semester they are on up-or-out status the student will be dismissed from the program.
3. A student earning more than 3 grades below a B- will be dismissed from the program.
4. A student earning a grade of C or below will be dismissed from the program.
d. Incomplete Course Grades
1. The student and the instructor must discuss the matter of the "incomplete" prior to its assignment.
2. A grade of "I" (incomplete) will automatically revert to "E" if all work is not satisfactorily completed within the time period determined by the Registrar’s office.
3. An "incomplete" that has been resolved according to the above procedure will appear on a student's transcript along with the revised grade, e.g., I/B+.
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e. Written or Practical Exam Remediation
1. Availability of a repeat exam at the discretion of the course instructor.
2. Only one remediation exam is provided unless the faculty member teaching the course has specified other options for a remediation exam in the course syllabus. If a remediation exam is offered and the remediation schedule is not specified in the course syllabus, then the student must complete the remediation by the end of the Physical Therapy Department designated exam period.
3. Preparation for the remediation exam is the responsibility of the student.
4. The maximal achievable score on the repeat examination is 80%. Thus, if a student performs above 80% on the exam, the exam grade will be entered as an 80% in their course grade calculation.
f. Temporary Program Withdrawal
1. Students may request to temporarily withdraw from the PhD in PT program with intent to return. Such a request is made through a letter to the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program and must receive approval by the PhD in PT program committee.
2. The Associate Director for the PhD in PT program will inform the student of the faculty action in a letter to the student specifying the conditions of temporary withdrawal and conditions to return to the PhD in PT program.
3. To re-enter the program following a temporary program withdrawal the student must:
i. Submit a letter to the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program requesting re-entry into the PhD in PT program no later than 30 days before the proposed re-entry date.
ii. If the student has been away from the program for three semesters or more, the student must have a conversation with the student’s Chair(s) during their absence as to the status of their return. There may be conditions that the student must meet prior to return to the PhD in PT program.
iii. Satisfy other requirements for return that were specified in the letter from the student’s Chair(s) and Associate Director for the PhD in PT program approving the temporary program withdrawal.
V. Operational Procedures
a. At student orientation, the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program shall review the PhD in PT program Academic Standards Policy and Procedures with students.
b. Academic Performance:
i. Staff will review students’ academic performance at the end of each semester and notify the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program of any of the above violations that have occurred. The AD for the PhD in PT program will then notify the student, instructor on record, and Chair(s) in writing: 1) that the violation occurred, 2) the academic consequence of the violation, and 3) the appeal process for the academic standards sanction.
ii. The student will schedule a meeting with the Chair(s) within 2 weeks of receiving a letter of notification to review academic performance.
iii. If the student does not schedule this meeting, they will receive a professional conduct violation iv. The Associate Director for the PhD in PT program may waive or alter all deadlines when it is in the
best interest of the student and department to do so.
VI. APPEAL PROCESS
a. Students to whom the academic discipline policy is applied have a right of appeal to the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program if they believe any of the following conditions exist:
i. The decision is in violation of established departmental, school or university policies or procedures. ii. New evidence or mitigating circumstances iii. The decision is clearly prejudicial, grossly inequitable, or academically indefensible.
b. The appeal to the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program must be written on the PT Department
Academic Standards Appeal Form. The appeals form must be received by the Associate Director for the PhD in
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PT program no later than 7 business days after the student has received written confirmation of the dismissal. i. The student must specify the basis for the appeal on the PT Department Academic Standards Appeal
form that is submitted to the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program. ii. All evidence relevant to the appeal claim must be presented to the Associate Director for the PhD in
PT program prior to or at the time of the appeal hearing. The Associate Director for the PhD in PT program is best able to make an informed decision only if all evidence pertinent to the case is presented before or during the departmental appeal hearing.
iii. During the departmental and school appeal processes, the student may not be enrolled in courses for which the student has not successfully completed the prerequisite courses.
c. Upon receipt of notification of appeal, the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program will review the
appeal and provide a written determination within 15 working days. d. Following the appeal to the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program, the student may elect to appeal to
the PT Department Director. The same processes as in VIb & Vic apply to this level of appeal. e. Following appeal to the PT Department Director, the student may seek further appeal to the Academic
Standards Committee of the CHS. i. Students pursuing an appeal at the CHS level will find instructions and appropriate forms on the CHS
webpage: https://www.umflint.edu/sites/default/files/users/mile/student_appeal_cover_sheet.doc ii. The decision of the Academic Standards Committee of the CHS shall be final.
VII. RECORD KEEPING AND INFORMATION TRANSMITTAL
a. In case of an appeal, appropriate student information will be forwarded to the body hearing the appeal. b. Information stored in the student file related to academic performance is available upon request for review.
Adopted: January 15, 2020
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II. Misconduct Policy and Procedure for PTD Academic programs
UM-Flint PTD Policy Number: 350.03 Misconduct Policy and Procedure for PTD Academic Programs
Effective: 08/01/1996
Revised: 7/17/2019
Responsible Party: The Student Progress Committee, PTD Professional, and Post-professional faculty as appropriate
Scope: Umbrella policy setting forth the academic and non-academic expectations for students enrolled in all PTD academic programs.
I. Purpose a. To establish standards of behavior and conduct consistent with professional, scholarly, and general expectations of PT
students enrolled in the DPT, tDPT & Ph.D. program.
II. Definitions a. ADCE: Associate Director for Clinical Education
b. ADPE: Associate Director for Professional Education
c. ADPPCPD: Associate Director for the Post-Professional Clinical Professional Development d. ADPhDPT: Associate Director for the Ph.D. in Physical Therapy program
e. False Accusations: making knowingly untrue accusations regarding misconduct of administrative staff, faculty, or student colleagues.
f. Hearing Committee: the Hearing Committee will consist of a quorum of the Physical Therapy department faculty (with the exception of the ADPE, ADPPCPD, or ADPhDPT as appropriate).
g. Retaliation: actions against administrative staff, faculty, or student colleagues because of their participation in the Conduct process.
h. Student Consultant: a confidant of the student outside of the university that may or may not be the student’s legal representative.
i. Student Progress Committee: a standing committee comprised of three faculty members of the Physical Therapy Department who will follow outlined process and procedures for conduct involving Professional DPT students. The committee for tDPT and PhD students will consist of three faculty members involved in the tDPT or PhD in PT programs, as appropriate.
j. Violation of Confidentiality in Professional Conduct Process: intentionally and impermissibly breaching the confidentiality of those individuals participating in the outlined misconduct process.
III. Policy PT Students are expected to: a. Read and understand this Policy. Lack of knowledge of what is prohibited conduct is not an acceptable defense or
justification for violations of this Policy, and it is the student’s responsibility to understand what is and isn’t prohibited conduct
b. Understand that any attempts to commit an act prohibited by any portion of this policy may be punished to the same extent as a completed violation.
c. Abide by the University of Michigan-Flint Code of Student Conduct. (https://www.umflint.edu/rights-and-responsibilities )
Policies & Procedures: 350.03
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d. Abide by the University of Michigan-Flint Policy of academic integrity as outlined in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities section of the University of Michigan Flint Catalog. (http://catalog.umflint.edu/content.php?catoid=2&navoid=80 )
e. Abide by the University of Michigan-Flint Information Technology policies and procedures. (http://www.umflint.edu/its/policies )
f. Comply with Federal and State of Michigan laws and regulations related to licensure and professional practice (e.g. HIPAA).
g. Comply with the policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the College of Health Sciences, the Physical Therapy Department, the Professional DPT program, the transitional DPT program, and the Ph.D. in PT program, and/or the clinical facility in which they are completing a clinical experience.
h. Conduct themselves in strict compliance with the APTA Code of Ethics http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Policies/Ethics/CodeofEthics.pdf ), Standards for Practice (https://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Policies/HOD/Practice/Standards.pdf ), Guide to Professional Conduct (http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/Practice_and_Patient_Care/Ethics/GuideforProfessionalConduct.pdf ), and Core Values for the Physical Therapist (http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Policies/Ethics/CoreValuesEndorsement.pdf ) documents.
i. Maintain a personal appearance and demeanor that reflects their professional function. Personal attire should always be neat and appropriate to the situation. This entails following a particular course’s or clinical site’s dress code.
j. Comply with the required non-discrimination policies of the University and clinical sites and avoid any conduct that is discriminatory or harassing.
k. Exhibit courtesy and respect for instructors, staff, other students, patients, and facilities in all settings. l. In all clinical settings, professional DPT students are expected to:
i. Abide by the expectations in the appropriate University of Michigan-Flint DPT Clinical Education Handbook (https://www.umflint.edu/pt/clinical-education-handbook )
ii. Refrain from representing themselves as physical therapists [if not licensed]. iii. Refrain from assuming the role of a student physical therapist unless they are in a clinical education course and
have been assigned to the site by a faculty member or are participating in a PTD sponsored activity. iv. Refrain from accepting or participating in employment as a physical therapy aide or technician after being accepted
in the Professional DPT program without adequate on site professional supervision by a qualified physical therapist. v. Meet the expectations for their function as specified in the agreement for affiliation established by the University with
the clinical site in which they are placed. vi. Promptly report to the Associate Director of Clinical Education any violations of the APTA Code of Ethics and Guide
to Professional Conduct which they become aware of. m. Follow attendance policies as outlined within individual course syllabi.
i. Students may not attend other departmental educational opportunities that conflict with the regular class schedule (e.g. research, missing class to complete course assignments for another class, to get all of the clinical education paperwork completed on time) unless the student gets prior approval from the course instructor.
ii. For all absences, students are responsible to seek out their course instructors in a timely manner to determine how to make-up any missed assignments or examinations if make-up is possible, reasonable and/or indicated in course syllabi.
n. Attend scheduled class meetings and comply with the requests of elected class officers. o. Attend specially scheduled meetings with a faculty member as needed.
IV. Process and Procedure
a. Reporting an Alleged Violation
i. Anyone may report an alleged violation of this Policy. If appropriate, individuals may submit their report via a Professional Conduct Incident Report and may also report their concern to a relevant course instructor, to the student’s faculty advisor, a program director, or to the Chair of the Professional Conduct Committee directly. In turn, those individuals should report the matter to the Chair of the Professional Conduct Committee.
ii. Anyone reporting a suspected violation may request anonymity when reporting a potential violation. Anonymity will be maintained unless the submitter grants permission or we are otherwise required by policy or law to provide this information. Anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
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iii. If possible, all reports should be made within 2 business days of the occurrence of the misconduct or when an individual becomes aware of the alleged misconduct.
iv. Retaliation and false accusations will not be tolerated and may result in additional conduct violations. v. A student who is accused of a violation of this Policy is not required to participate in the resolution / investigative
process. If a student wishes not to participate, the matter will continue in their absence. We encourage all students to participate fully in the process.
vi. Investigative, resolution and appeal processes are administrative functions and are not subject to the same rules of civil or criminal proceedings. Because some violations of these standards are also violations of law, students may be accountable to both the legal system and the University.
b. Case Disposition
i. Concerns or complaints submitted against a PT student will be reviewed to determine the appropriate body to intake, review and/or resolve the matter. Matters may be directed to the following resources and/or individuals depending on the nature of the complaint and alleged violation: 1. Department Chair/Director/Associate Directors/advisor(s) 2. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer 3. Physical Therapy Department Student Progress Committee (SPC) 4. An official in another University school/college (e.g., if student alleged misconduct occurred while enrolled
in another program or school) 5. University of Michigan-Flint Student Code of Conduct Resolution Process
6. Office of Institutional Equity
7. The Division of Public Safety and Security
ii. For those matters to be managed and resolved within the PT Program (which will typically include academic misconduct matters), refer to the Cases Managed by PT Program section.
V. Cases Managed by PT Program
a. The Initial Review
i. The appropriate SPC will promptly notify a student who is accused of a violation and, prior to the initiation of a full hearing, will conduct an initial review of the reported allegation.
ii. Within 5 business days of receipt of the alleged violation, the SPC conducts initial review. Results of the initial review could result in any of the following: 1. SPC determined no further action is needed. Chair of SPC informs student in writing. 2. SPC determines remediation is needed. Specifics on remediation will be determined on a case by case
basis. Chair of SPC submits note to student with copies to faculty advisor, appropriate AD, and the PTD Director.
3. SPC determines that a hearing is warranted to resolve the allegation. The PT department faculty will be made aware of the situation and the hearing will be scheduled within three weeks. Chair of SPC will notify the student of the date and time of the full hearing. Please see appendix 1 for hearing procedures.
b. Hearing i. The Hearing will be facilitated and orchestrated by the Chair of the SPC and the Hearing Committee will consist
of a quorum of the Physical Therapy department faculty (with the exception of the ADPE, ADPPCPD, or AdPhDPT as appropriate).
ii. Students participating in a hearing may have an advisor present, who may be an attorney. The role of an advisor during the hearing is limited to providing advice directly to the accused student. The consultant will not be permitted to speak directly to the faculty or other witnesses.
iii. The Chair of the PTD Student Progress Committee has the right to limit the number of witnesses if their testimony is expected to be redundant or limit the amount of time provided to witnesses if the information is redundant or irrelevant to the case.
iv. Hearings are closed to the public and will be audio recorded except for deliberations. A party to the hearing may request a copy of the recording up and until the appeals process is exhausted. All recordings of the proceedings will be controlled by the Physical Therapy Department. No court reporters, stenographers, videographers, or similar professionals are permitted without the prior consent of the Physical Therapy Department.
v. Students who have allegations pending and that have not yet been heard by the Hearing Committee may continue to take classes but may only participate in clinical experiences at the discretion of the ADPE in
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consultation with the ADCE(s). If the ADPE permits the student to participate in clinical experiences, the ADPE may do so upon the condition that the allegations are disclosed to clinical sites.
VI. Appeal Process
a. A student found responsible for a violation has a right of appeal to the ADPE, ADPPCPD, or ADPhDPT, as appropriate utilizing the following process: i. The appeal to the appropriate Associate Director should be written on the PT Department Misconduct Appeal
Form. ii. The appeal form must include the basis for appeal and be received by the Associate Director no later than five
business days after the student has received written confirmation of the decision of the Student Progress Committee.
iii. No new evidence is permitted in the appeal process. iv. During the appeal processes the student may continue to take classes as long as the student does not present
a potential threat to others in the university. However, students will be prohibited from proceeding into any clinical internships (PTP 629, 630, 730, 823, 824, and 825) until their appeals are resolved since only students in good standing are permitted to proceed into these courses.
b. Within two weeks of receiving the Appeal Form, the AD will issue a written statement to the student either confirming, modifying or reversing the Hearing Committee’s decision. The appeal is final and no further appeals are permitted.
VII. Record Keeping and Information Transmittal associated with a Professional Conduct Violation
a. The Chair of the Professional Conduct Committee and the appropriate Associate Director shall record essential elements of the process and place them in the student's file in the PT Department.
Adopted date: 7-17-19 Replaces old Professional Conduct Policy
Professional Conduct Policy: Sections below Revised 8/96: Section 2.2.1 - Attendance, Subsections 2.2.1.1., 2.2.1.2., 2.2.1.4., 2.2.1.7., 2.2.1.8 Section 2.3.4 - General Use of Facilities, Subsections 2.3.4.1., 2.3.4.2., 2.3.4.3. Revised August 1999 (7.4.2. and 7.4.3.) Revised June 2000 (2.2.1.) Revised August 2001 to replace MPT with DPT and Section 2.1.7. Revised August 2002 (2.3 & 2.3.4.) Revised August 2003 (2.1.7) Revised June 2006 (2.1.7) Revised August 2006 (2.2.1.3) Revised November 2007 (entire document) Revised June 2008 (1.2, 1.3, 7.5) Reviewed July 2009 Revised September 2010 Revised June 2012 Revised July 2014
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University of Michigan-Flint Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Policy
for Students, Faculty and Staff
2018-2020 Effective Date: September 1, 2018 Renewal Date: August 31, 2020
Introduction
The University of Michigan-Flint is committed to providing a safe, healthy learning community for all members.
The University recognizes that the improper and excessive use of alcohol and other drugs may interfere with the
university's mission by negatively affecting the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. Problems such as
vandalism, assault, harassment, sexual misconduct, and disruption of sleep and study space increase in relation to
misuse. It is due to the harm caused by excessive and illegal use that the University has a vested interest in
establishing polices to prohibit unlawful behavior, and sanctions to address policy violations by members of the
UM-Flint community.
Under the Drug Free Workplace Act and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, the University is
required to have an alcohol and other drug policy and distribute this policy annually to all employees and
students. This policy must outline the University's prevention, education and intervention efforts, and
consequences that may be applied by both the University and external authorities for policy violations. The law
also requires that individuals be notified of possible health risks associated with the use and abuse of alcohol and
other drugs, and sources of assistance for problems that may arise as a result of use.
UM-Flint Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
For the purpose of this Policy, the term "drug" includes:
1. controlled substances, as defined in 21 USC 802, which cannot be legally obtained
2. legally obtainable controlled substances which were not legally obtained, including:
o Prescribed drugs when prescription is no longer valid (e.g. use of medication after a course of treatment is completed);
o Prescribed drugs used contrary to the prescription;
o Prescribed drugs issued to another person.
All members of the campus community also are governed by laws, regulations and ordinances established by the
state and local municipalities, and will be held accountable by law enforcement representatives of the entities for
any illegal activity. It is the responsibility of all campus members to be aware of these laws.
Michigan law prohibits using, dispensing, selling or supplying of drugs or alcoholic beverages to a person under
21 years old. Employees, students, faculty and campus visitors may not unlawfully manufacture, consume,
possess, sell, distribute, transfer or be under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs or controlled substances on
University property, while driving a University vehicle or while otherwise engaged in University business. The
only exception to this Policy is that individuals of legal age may consume alcohol on University property in a
manner consistent with University policy and State of Michigan law. University property, as defined in this
Policy, includes all buildings and land owned, leased, or used by the University, and motor vehicles operated by
employees, including personal motor vehicles, when used in connection with work performed for or on behalf of
the University. The University prohibits the storage of consumable alcohol on University property except (a) as
specifically allowed in licensed locations or (b) in private residences if the storage of consumable alcohol is
expressly permitted by the building use rules applicable for the location of the residence.
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If alcohol is to be served at any event/meeting inside or outside of the licensed facility on campus, the General
Counsel's frequently asked questions web page should be referenced for proper handling:
http://ogc.umich.edu/frequently-asked-questions/
Any person taking prescription drugs or over-the-counter medication is personally responsible for ensuring that
while taking such drugs or medications, he or she is not a safety risk to themselves and others while on
University property, while driving a University or privately owned vehicle, or while otherwise engaged in
University business. It is illegal to misuse prescription medication, i.e. continue to use medication when the
prescription is no longer valid, use prescribed drugs contrary to the prescription, and give or sell prescribed drugs
to another person. Misusing prescription drugs can result in conviction with jail time.
The University of Michigan-Flint is a smoke-free campus. Electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, electronic nicotine
delivery systems or any other lit smoking devices (a) are expressly prohibited (i) on the premises of the
Recreation Center, (ii) in University Housing facilities as set forth in the Community Living Standards at UM-
Flint guidelines, (iii) in classrooms as requested by the presiding faculty, and (ix) in laboratories that also
prohibit food and drink. Please refer to https://www.umflint.edu/node/7910 and for more information.
Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Strategies
UM-Flint uses best practice interventions, collaboration, and innovation to reduce harmful consequences of
alcohol and other drug use.
• Providing education and awareness activities.
• Offering substance-free social, extracurricular, and public service options.
• Creating a health-promoting normative environment.
• Restricting the marketing and promotion of alcohol and other drugs.
• Enforcing campus policies and laws to address high-risk and illegal alcohol and other drug use.
• Providing early intervention and referral for treatment.
*The Parent-Family Communication Program
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs the release of and access to student education
records. Section 952 of the 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 clarified that institutions of
higher education are allowed (but not required) to notify parents if a student under the age of 21 at the times of
the notification commits a disciplinary violation involving alcohol or a controlled substance.
Because of the health and safety risk inherent in alcohol and other drug misuse, UM-Flint will notify
parents/family of any students under the age of 21:
• If a student has committed an AOD violation accompanied by other sections behavior such as needing
medical attention, significant property damage or driving under the influence.
• If a student has an AOD incident that resulted in a transport to the hospital or jail.
• If a student has had more than one AOD-related violation of the UM-Flint Alcohol and Other Drug
Policy.
Please contact the Office of the Dean of Students for more Information
Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Changing the community culture from one that is indifferent to, or tolerates, the harm caused by excessive and
illegal use, requires participation by all members of the community. The University of Michigan-Flint actively
promotes an environment that discourages and/or prevents the harmful abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and
strives to prevent subsequent negative outcomes. Strategies that are utilized include: informing students about
alcohol and other drug policies, and possible consequences for policy violations; educational media campaigns,
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promoting legal, moderate use; providing information to students’ parents about alcohol issues on campus during
parent orientation; facilitating various education, skill building, and intervention programs to assist students in
gaining knowledge and skills; and providing resources and support for students who seek treatment services. For
more information, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services (810-762-3456) or Recreational
Services (810-762-3441).
Health Risks
The use or abuse of alcohol and other drugs increases the risk for a number of health-related and other medical,
behavioral and social problems. Below is a general description of the health risks associated with drug use.
ALCOHOL Can cause short-term effects such as loss of concentration and judgment; slowed reflexes;
disorientation leading to higher risk of accidents and problem behavior; long-term effects include risk of liver
and heart damage, malnutrition, cancer and other illnesses; can be highly addictive to some persons. When
consumed rapidly and in large amounts, alcohol can cause coma and death. Combining medication (prescribed or
not prescribed) with alcohol can have unpredictable and unwanted consequences.
AMPHETAMINES (Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin) Can cause short-term effects such as rushed, careless behavior
and pushing beyond your physical capacity, leading to exhaustion; tolerance increases rapidly; long-term effects
include physical and psychological dependence and withdrawal can result in depression and suicide; continued
high doses can cause heart problems, infections, malnutrition and death.
CANNABIS (Marijuana) Can cause short-term effects such as slow reflexes; increase in forgetfulness; alters
judgment of space and distance; aggravate pre-existing heart and/or mental health problems; long-term health
effects include permanent damage to lungs, reproductive organs and brain function; can interfere with physical,
psychological, social development of young users.
COCAINE (crack) Can cause short-term effects such as impaired judgment; increased breathing, heart rate,
heart palpitations; anxiety, restlessness, hostility, paranoia, confusion; long-term effects may include damage to
respiratory and immune systems; malnutrition, seizures and loss of brain function; highly addictive.
DESIGNER DRUGS/SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS (bath salts, K2, spice) Can cause short-term effects
such as elevated heart rate, blood pressure and chest pain; hallucinations, seizures, violent behavior and paranoia;
may lead to lack of appetite, vomiting and tremor; long-term use may result in kidney/liver failure, increased risk
of suicide and death.
HALLUCINOGENS (PCP, LSD, ecstasy, dextromethorphan) Can cause extreme distortions of what's seen and
heard; induces sudden changes in behavior, loss of concentration and memory; increases risk of birth defects in
user's children; overdose can cause psychosis, convulsions, coma and death. Frequent and long-term use can
cause permanent loss of mental function.
INHALANTS (nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, chlorohydrocarbons, hydrocarbons) Can cause short-
term effects such as nausea, dizziness, fatigue, slurred speech, hallucinations or delusions; may lead to rapid and
irregular heart rhythms, heart failure and death; long-term use may result in loss of feeling, hearing and vision;
can result in permanent damage to the brain, heart, lungs, liver and kidneys.
OPIATES/NARCOTICS (heroin, morphine, opium, codeine, oxycodone, china white) Can cause physical and
psychological dependence; overdose can cause coma, convulsions, respiratory arrest and death; long-term use
leads to malnutrition, infection and hepatitis; sharing needles is a leading cause of the spread of HIV and
hepatitis; highly addictive, tolerance increases rapidly. The use of opioids with alcohol or other prescription or
illicit drugs can cause unpredictable and unwanted consequences.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE Can cause a variety of health risks based on type of drug. Prescription drug
misuse is the intentional use of medication without a prescription, in a way other than prescribed, or for the
experience or feeling it causes.
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SEDATIVES Can cause reduced reaction time and confusion; overdose can cause coma, respiratory arrest,
convulsions and death; withdrawal can be dangerous; in combination with other controlled substances can
quickly cause coma and death; long-term use can produce physical and psychological dependence; tolerance can
increase rapidly.
TOBACCO (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco) Can cause diseases of the cardiovascular system, in particular
smoking being a major risk factor for a myocardial infarction (heart attack), diseases of the respiratory tract such
as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and emphysema, and cancer, particularly lung cancer and
cancers of the larynx and mouth; nicotine is highly addictive.
E-cigarettes contain nicotine, potential carcinogens and may cause addiction. To learn more, visit
https://hr.umich.edu/sites/default/files/ecigarettes-factsheet.pdf
For an extensive list of health-related risks please visit The National Institute on Drug Abuse:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/
Counseling and Treatment Programs
The University of Michigan-Flint encourages individuals with alcohol or other drug-related problems to seek
assistance.
Students can contact Counseling and Psychological Services (810-762-3456) or Recreational Services (810-762-
3441) for information on local, state and national resources available for those seeking assistance.
Faculty and Staff with alcohol or other drug related problems are encouraged to seek confidential, no cost
services through the university’s Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FSCCO). FSCCO is a
University of Michigan program that offers a number of services designed to help staff, faculty, retirees, and
their immediate family members with personal difficulties encountered at both work and home. Contact UM-
Flint Human Resources at (810) 762-3150 for more information.
The MHealthy Alcohol Management program (734-998-2017) https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-
wellness/health/mhealthy/physical-well-being/alcohol-tobacco-programs/alcohol-management-program-
moderation-or-abstinence offers brief, confidential health education and one-on-one counseling to anyone with
mild to moderate alcohol problems. Choose from in-person and phone in options. The program serves anyone
who wants to make changes to their alcohol use.
MHealthy Tobacco Consultation Service (734-998-6222) provides complete and easily accessible quit tobacco
programs open to all U-M employees, patients, and the general public. Group and individual programs are
available.
UM-Flint Smoke-Free Campus information is available at https://www.umflint.edu/node/7910 . Although not
included in the Smoke-Free Campus Policy, using e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco is discouraged. Select
buildings and classrooms on campus may have policies that address the use of e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy and Student Organizations
The University of Michigan-Flint expects each student organization to adopt a policy about alcohol and other
drugs to promote behavior that is consistent with this Policy. Student organizations will be held to the highest
standards and will be expected to comply with all federal, state and local laws, thus minimizing criminal and
civil liability to the organization and its members, while helping to ensure the personal safety and welfare of its
members and guests.
The following guidelines are recommended:
1. It is illegal for student organizations to sell alcohol in the state of Michigan. Student organizations can significantly improve personal safety and reduce liability by not providing alcohol to any person.
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2. If alcohol is to be present at an organization-sponsored activity, the organization can provide for the safety of its members and reduce its liability if:
a. Alcohol is not the focus of the event;
b. Attractive alternative beverages are provided;
c. Procedures are in place to prevent service or sale to persons under the legal age of 21; d. Alcoholic beverages are not purchased with organization funds nor with the contributions of
individual members; e. Alcohol is not served from common or self-serve containers; f. Service complies with this Policy, as well as the rules of the facility; g. Designated non-drinking hosts are assigned to attend the event; h. Assist any attendee who is intoxicated with finding alternative transportation home.
If alcohol is to be present at an event, the preferred method of serving alcohol is to use a caterer or hold the event
at a site provided by a vendor who is licensed to sell and serve alcohol. If these methods are not possible, the
next best option is to request that guests of age bring a reasonable and limited amount of alcohol that only they
will personally consume at the event. Schools, departments, units and administrative offices as appropriate are
expected to encourage student organization compliance with these expectations and recommendations.
University Sanctions
The use or abuse of alcohol and other drugs also increases the risks for behavioral and social problems such as
negative effects on academic work performance; conflicts with co-workers, classmates, family, friends and
others; conduct problems resulting in disciplinary action, including loss of employment or dismissal from an
academic program; and legal problems resulting in ticketing, fines and imprisonment.
The laws of the State of Michigan and University of Michigan's policies prohibit the consumption or possession
for personal consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21 years. Further, Michigan laws
and University policies prohibit the sale, service or giving of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21.
University of Michigan's policies, local ordinances and laws, state laws and federal laws also prohibit the
unlawful possession, use and/or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Violation of University policies will be subject to campus disciplinary review and action, as follows:
Students: The University community has established expectations for non-academic student conduct under the
Code of Student Conduct. The Code specifically addresses the illicit use of alcohol and other drugs.
The following behaviors contradict the values of the University community and are subject to disciplinary action
under the AOD Policy:
• “Illegally possessing or using alcohol”
• “Illegally distributing, manufacturing, or selling alcohol”
• “Illegally possessing or using drugs”
• “Illegally distributing, manufacturing, or selling drugs”
The Code of Student Conduct, including sanctions, can be found at
https://www.umflint.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Student_Conduct_and_Community_Standards/code_of_studen
t_conduct_2017-2018_final.pdf and is administered by the Division of Student Affairs (DSA). Sanctions cover a
wide range of educational assignments and obligations, including but not limited to suspension and expulsion
from the institution. The Associate Vice Chancellor/Dean of Students oversees conduct and hearing processes for
students as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct.
Academic units of the university may also have written or implied policies concerning management of alcohol
use and their response to the illicit use of alcohol and other drugs in the academic setting. Students are expected
to know and understand these additional policies and abide by them.
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Student Organizations: Policy violations by student organizations are handled through the Office of the Dean
of Students. Information pertaining to the conduct process can be found at the following website:
https://www.umflint.edu/osccr
Staff and Faculty: Sanctions for violations by faculty and staff are governed by policies within individual
departments and any applicable guidelines set by university regulations (Standard Practice Guide 201.12
[http://spg.umich.edu/policy/201.12]), appropriate collective bargaining agreements, and other applicable
policies or procedures. Appropriate sanctions may include: verbal or written warnings, a mandated rehabilitation
program, probation, suspension, and termination. In each case there are likely to be different circumstances that
are relevant for understanding the situation and determining the appropriate sanction.
External Sanctions
Violations of laws and ordinances may result in misdemeanor or felony convictions accompanied by the
imposition of legal sanctions, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Fines as determined under local, state, or federal laws;
• Imprisonment, including up to life imprisonment, for possession or trafficking in drugs such as heroin,
cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs;
• Forfeiture of personal and real property;
• Denial of federal benefits such as grants, contracts and student loans;
• Loss of driving privileges;
• Required attendance at substance abuse education or treatment programs.
Drugs: A full description of federal sanctions for drug felonies can be found at:
http://www.justice.gov/dea/druginfo/ftp3.shtml . This section is not intended as legal advice; consult with an
attorney regarding you specific legal issues. For more information on referrals to local legal services, contact the
Office of the Dean of Students.
Alcohol: Under Michigan law it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase, consume or possess, or
have any bodily content of alcohol. A first time conviction may result in a fine, substance abuse education and
treatment, community service and court-ordered drug screenings. There is also a provision for possible
imprisonment or probation for a second or subsequent offense. Use of false identification by minors in obtaining
alcohol is punishable with a fine, loss of driver's license, probation and community service.
Individuals can be arrested/convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) level at .08 or higher. If a student is under 21, there is a "zero tolerance" law in the state of Michigan and
any blood alcohol level of .01 or higher can lead to a minor in possession (MIP) ticket as well as being cited for
operating a vehicle while intoxicated. This is in addition to suspension of driving privileges in the state of
Michigan.
Medical Amnesty: To better ensure that minors at medical risk as a result of alcohol intoxication will receive
prompt and appropriate medical attention, the State of Michigan provides for medical amnesty to remove
perceived barriers to calling for or seeking help.
Michigan law continues to prohibit a minor from purchasing, consuming, or possessing, or attempting to
purchase, consume, or possess, alcoholic liquor and from having any bodily alcohol content. The medical
amnesty law provides an exemption from prosecution for the following:
• A minor (under the age of 21) who, after consuming alcohol, voluntarily presents himself or herself to a
health facility or agency for treatment or observation, including medical examination and treatment for
any condition as a result of sexual assault (as defined in Michigan law).
• Any minor (under the age of 21) who accompanies any individual who, after consuming alcohol,
voluntarily presented himself or herself to a health facility or agency for treatment or observation,
including medical examination and treatment for any condition as a result of sexual assault (as defined in
Michigan law).
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• Any minor (under the age of 21) who initiated contact with law enforcement or emergency medical
services personnel for the purpose of obtaining medical assistance in connection with a legitimate health
care concern.
• Any individual who seeks medical assistance for themselves because of drug over dose or use of a
prescription drug that is a controlled substance or a controlled analogue.
• Any individual who accompanies or procures medical assistance for another individual as a result of
drug overdose or use of a prescription drug that is a controlled substance.
The University maintains the discretion to refer the individual for appropriate educational intervention(s).
Michigan Law Governing Marijuana: The Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA) conflicts with federal
criminal laws governing controlled substances, as well as federal laws requiring institutions receiving federal
funds, by grant or contract, to maintain drug-free campuses and workplaces. The University of Michigan-Flint
receives federal funding that would be in jeopardy if those federal laws did not take precedence over state law.
Thus the use, possession or cultivation of marijuana in any form and for any purpose continues to violate the
UM-Flint Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and is prohibited at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Employee Reporting Requirement
Under the Drug-Free Workplace Act, in addition to the other requirements of this Policy, the University of
Michigan requires all employees who work in any capacity under a federal grant or contract to notify his or her
University supervisor or department head in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of any criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace or on work-related activities no later than five (5) calendar days after such
conviction. The supervisor or department head will notify University Human Resources, who will consult with
the appropriate staff in the Division of Research Development and Administration regarding satisfying the
University's reporting obligations.
Marketing Standards
The University of Michigan-Flint will refuse advertising inconsistent with the fundamental missions of the
University, or in conflict with the image the University seeks to project or the well-being of the University
community. Examples of advertisements that will not be accepted include:
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tobacco products
• Sex as a product
• Gambling
• Paraphernalia associated with illegal drugs
• Dishonest, deceptive, or illegal advertising.
Distribution of Policy
A copy of this policy statement will be distributed to all faculty, staff and students three times per year (January,
May, and September) via email.
Review of University Prevention Program and Policy
Biennially the University shall review its "Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Program and Policy" to
determine effectiveness and implement changes, if needed, and to ensure that the University's disciplinary
sanctions are consistently enforced.
For More Information concerning this policy, contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Campus Inclusion
and Student Life at 810-762-3434.
Review completed by the Office of General Counsel August, 2017
Review completed by UM-Flint ATOD Committee December, 2017
Approved by the UM-Flint Cabinet March, 2018
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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – FLINT College of Health Sciences
Physical Therapy Department
Release of Oral or Written Information for Recommendations for Scholarships or Employment
The purpose of this policy is to clarify the type of oral or written information that may be released regarding a students'
record pertaining to academic and clinical performance in the Transitional DPT and PhD in PT programs. Students
indicate in writing on page two their choice of two options.
OPTION ONE: Permits the Physical Therapy Department to release information related to academic and/or clinical performance to a prospective employer who inquires either orally or in writing.
Under Option One, at the discretion of the faculty, the type of information released may include:
a. General and specific academic strengths and weaknesses
b. Academic records
c. Attendance pattern
d. Scholarships and awards
e. Certifications
f. Summary of personal and professional characteristics, including behaviors in educational, research,
professional, and University-related activities
Election of Option One may be rescinded at any time by submitting a letter stating as such to the department staff. This
letter will be kept as a part of the student's record. No more than one request for each facility/agency will be honored.
The student will be required to submit a separate letter for each facility/agency which requests information.
Requests for references should be directed to the student’s advisor. If the reference is provided in written format, a copy
will be included in the student's permanent file and will be available to the student according to standard university
guidelines regulating student access to files.
OPTION TWO: Does NOT permit the Physical Therapy Department to release any information to a prospective
employer who inquires either orally or in writing.
Under Option Two, any oral or written request from prospective employers will be denied until such time that the department receives a letter from the student authorizing the department to release information to a specific facility/agency.
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PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE OPTION BELOW.
OPTION ONE:
I have read the Policy Regarding Release of Oral or Written Recommendations for Scholarships and Employment. I authorize the Physical Therapy Department to release information described in Option One of the policy.
Print Name Signature
Date
OPTION TWO:
I have read the Policy Regarding Release of Oral or Written Recommendations for Scholarships and Employment. I do not authorize the Physical Therapy Department to release any information about my academic or clinical performance to any prospective employer, scholarship, or award provider. I understand that this means that if I wish to have such information released, I will have to request this in a letter to the department as described in Option Two of the policy.
Print Name Signature
Date
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Appendices
Appendix A: Ph.D. in PT Committee Chair Acceptance form
Appendix B: PhD in PT Qualifying Examination Committee form
Appendix C: PhD in PT Preliminary Examination Committee form
Appendix D: PhD in PT Dissertation Committee form
Appendix E: PhD in PT Qualifying Examination form
Appendix F: PhD in PT Preliminary Examination form
Appendix G: Dissertation Checklist (Steps in completing the Dissertation)
Appendix H: Dissertation Format Guidelines and Dissertation Self-Editing Checklist
Appendix I: Sample Authorship Agreement form
Appendix J: Ph.D. in PT Request for Oral Defense Presentation form
Appendix K: Final Oral Defense Examination Report form
Appendix L: Final Dissertation Committee Approval form
Appendix M: Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) Awarded in the United States
Appendix N: Standard Language and Processes for Doctoral Degree Milestones on Transcripts
Appendix O: Photograph/Audio/Videotape Consent form
Appendix P: PhD in PT Policy Statement on Curriculum Review and Revision
Appendix Q: Dual DPT/PhD in PT Letter of Understanding
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Please refer to the PhD in Physical Therapy Admissions Procedures.
Student name: Program Name: PhD in Physical Therapy
Student UMID: Student E-Mail:
Ph.D. in PT Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Chair Printed Name Chair Signature (MM/DD/YYYY)
Under certain circumstances, the student can have co-Chairs. Please discuss this with the Associate
Director of the Ph.D. in PT program.
Co-Chair Printed Name Co-Chair Signature (MM/DD/YYYY)
Submit this form to:
Program Coordinator for Post-Professional Programs, PTD Office, 2157 William S. White Building.
Appendix A: Ph.D. in PT COMMITTEE CHAIR ACCEPTANCE FORM
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2157 William S. White Building
509 North Harrison St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
Printed Name Date Signature-Director, PT Department
Deny Printed Name Date Signature-Assc. Director, PhD in PT
Approve For Department Use Only
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Please refer to the Guidelines for the forming the Committee. When revising the Ph.D. in PT student’s
Committee, list all members of the committee as well as the revision(s).
Student name: Program Name: PhD in Physical Therapy
Student E-Mail: Student UMID:
Ph.D. in PT Committee Chair/Co-Chairs
Chair Printed Name Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Co-Chair Signature
Committee Membership (PLEASE NOTE: In certain circumstances, additional documentation must be submitted with this form.
See Guidelines for the Dissertation Committee).
Printed Name Signature
_
Department Title
Printed Name Signature
Department Title
Appendix B: Ph.D. in PT QUALIFYING EXAMINATION COMMITTEE FORM
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2157 William S. White Building
509 North Harrison St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Committee Membership Continued (PLEASE NOTE: In certain circumstances, additional documentation must be submitted with this form.
See Guidelines for the Dissertation Committee).
Printed Name Signature
Department Title
Printed Name Signature
Department Title
Submit this form to:
Program Coordinator for Post-Professional Programs, PTD Office, 2157 William S. White Building.
For Department Use Only Approve
Signature-Assc. Director, PhD in PT Date Printed Name Deny
Signature-Director, PT Department Date Printed Name
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Please refer to the Guidelines for the forming the Committee. When revising the Ph.D. in PT student’s
Committee, list all members of the committee as well as the revision(s).
Student name: Program Name: PhD in Physical Therapy
Student E-Mail: Student UMID:
Ph.D. in PT Committee Chair/Co-Chairs
Chair Printed Name Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Co-Chair Signature
Committee Membership (PLEASE NOTE: In certain circumstances, additional documentation must be submitted with this form. See Guidelines for the Dissertation Committee).
Committee Member Printed Name Committee Member Signature Department Title
Committee Member Printed Name Committee Member Signature Department Title
Committee Member Printed Name Committee Member Signature Department Title
Appendix C: Ph.D. in PT PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION COMMITTEE FORM
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2157 William S. White Building
509 North Harrison St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Committee Membership Continued (PLEASE NOTE: In certain circumstances, additional documentation must be submitted with this form. See Guidelines for the Dissertation Committee). Committee Member Printed Name Committee Member Signature Department Title
Submit this form to:
Program Coordinator for Post-Professional Programs, PTD Office, 2157 William S. White Building.
For Department Use Only Approve
Signature-Assc. Director, PhD in PT Date Printed Name Deny
Signature-Director, PT Department Date Printed Name
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Please refer to the Guidelines for the forming the Committee. When revising the Ph.D. in PT student’s
Committee, list all members of the committee as well as the revision(s).
Student name: Program Name: PhD in Physical Therapy
Student E-Mail: Student UMID:
Ph.D. in PT Dissertation Committee Chair/Co-Chairs
Chair Printed Name Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Co-Chair Signature
Committee Membership (PLEASE NOTE: In certain circumstances, additional documentation must be submitted with this form. See Guidelines for the Dissertation Committee).
Committee Member Printed Name Committee Member Signature
Department Title
Committee Member Printed Name Committee Member Signature
Department Title
Appendix D: Ph.D. in PT DISSERTATON COMMITTEE FORM
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2157 William S. White Building
509 North Harrison St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Committee Member Printed Name Committee Member Signature
Department Title
Committee Member Printed Name Committee Member Signature
Department Title
Submit this form to:
Program Coordinator for Post-Professional Programs, PTD Office, 2157 William S. White Building.
For Department Use Only Approve Deny
Signature-Assoc. Director, PhD in PT
Date
Printed Name
Signature-Director, PT Department
Date
Printed Name
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Student name: Program Name: Ph.D. in Physical Therapy
Student U-M ID: Student email address:
QUALIFYING EXAMINATION PLAN
Written Component
Description:
Target Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Comments:
Oral Component [Oral defense of the written component)]
Description:
Target Date: MM/DD/YYYY
[Within 2-3 weeks of completing the written component of the examination]
Comments:
Appendix E: QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FORM
PPE Programs – STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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We approve the Qualifying Examination written and oral components plan:
Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name
Title
Date
Co-Chair Signature
Other Committee Members:
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
Committee Member Signature
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Signature: Date: Associate Director of Ph.D. in PT program MM/DD/YY
Associate Director Printed Name
QUALIFYING EXAMINATION Qualifying Examination Written Component Completion Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Written Assessment Pass Conditional Pass Fail
Conditional Pass Required Revisions (written component): Due date:
MM/DD/YYYY
Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Title Date
Co-Chair Signature
Other Committee Members:
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
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_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
If required, Conditional Pass Required Revisions (written component) have been appropriately completed:
Written Assessment
Pass Fail
Comments:
Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Title Date
Co-Chair Signature
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Other Committee Members:
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
Qualifying Examination Oral Component Completion Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Oral Assessment Pass Conditional Pass Fail
Conditional Pass Required Revisions (oral component): Due date: MM/DD/YYYY
Comments:
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Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Title Date
Co-Chair Signature
Other Committee Members:
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
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If required, Conditional Pass Required Revisions (oral component) have been appropriately completed:
Oral Assessment Pass
Comments: Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Title Date
Co-Chair Signature
Other Committee Members:
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_
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Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
Fail: Students who have been deemed to have failed the written and/or oral components of the qualifying examination, will be given one more chance to pass it.
2nd attempt: Qualifying Examination Written Component Completion
Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Written Assessment
Pass Fail
Comments: Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Other Committee Members:
Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
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Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
2nd attempt: Qualifying Examination Oral Component Completion
Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Oral Assessment
Pass Fail
Comments: Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Title Date
Co-Chair Signature
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Other Committee Members:
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
Submit the completed form to: Program Coordinator for Post-professional Education
(A copy of this completed form will be routed to the UM-Flint Graduate Programs Office)
Printed Name
Date: MM/DD/YY Associate Director of Ph.D. in PT program
This section for PTD Office Only
Signature:
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Student Name: Program Name: Ph.D. in PT
Student email: Student UMID:
Dissertation Working Title:
The following Dissertation committee members were in attendance for the above candidate’s oral
presentation of the Dissertation Proposal, have reviewed the written dissertation proposal, and agreed
to the statements below:
Date of oral dissertation presentation: (MM/DD/YYYY)
Please indicate whether the written dissertation proposal and oral proposal presentation was acceptable:
Accepted as written and orally presented Minor revisions are requested that require the student’s attention Major revisions are requested that require the student’s attention Fail
Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Appendix F: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION FORM
PPE Degree Programs – STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Co-Chair Printed Name Title Date
Co-Chair Signature
Other Committee Members:
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
External member is from:
Written Dissertation Proposal: Did you make direct edits/comments on the dissertation proposal?
Yes No At this time, has the PhD in PT pre-candidate student addressed those edits/comments?
Yes No
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Suggestions/Comments for Written Proposal After review of the student’s written dissertation proposal, please comment about this proposal. Scientific Rigor: Quality and Originality of the research:
Potential contribution to the field of physical therapy and/or related disciplines: Are all of the headings below addressed in the written proposal?
Yes No
Project Summary or Abstract
Introduction (Including Literature Review)
Purpose(s) / Aim(s)
Methods (Research design, subjects and source of the subjects, variables, tests & measures, equipment needed and source of equipment, procedures, and data analysis(es)
Expected Results/Outcomes
Clinical Significance and Impact of the Research
References
Dissemination Plan
Timeline
Budget and Budget Justification
***If minor or major revisions are required, please attach a summary or list.
Comments:
Institutional Review Board
Does this dissertation project require IRB approval (Are human subjects or animals involved)?
Yes No (Circle one)
If yes, please indicate below your plan to obtain IRB approval.
Yes, the student plans to submit for UM-Flint IRB approval prior to the start of this dissertation project by (date).
Yes, the student plans to submit for approval through another or additional IRB Board by (date); Name of other IRB Board is .
Yes, the application for IRB approval has been submitted and is pending review.
Yes, the student has already obtained IRB approval for this research project.
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*If you have obtained University of Michigan – Flint IRB approval then attach a copy of the approval letter.
*If this project involved other universities or facilities that have an IRB Board, attach a copy of other applicable IRB approval(s) or that this project was seeded to an appropriate IRB board.
*If your dissertation project does not require IRB approval, please attach a letter or an email stating that this project does not require UM-Flint IRB approval (from appropriate IRB representative). For example, large data set analysis may or may not require IRB review and/or approval, but it is recommended that you check the requirements for the peer-reviewed journal for which you plan to submit for confirmation.
Completion of Revisions of the Written Proposal and/or Oral Presentation
As the Dissertation Chair (or Co-Chairs, if applicable) and Committee members, we agree that all required revisions and corrections that were previously identified were completed to the Dissertation Committees’ satisfaction.
Accepted as written and/or presented Minor revisions remain that require the student’s attention Major revisions remain that require the student’s attention Fail
Chair/Co-Chairs:
Chair Printed Name Title Date
Chair Signature
Co-Chair Printed Name Title Date
Co-Chair Signature
Other Committee Members:
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date
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Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
_ Committee Member Printed Name Title Date Committee Member Signature
Submit the completed form to: Program Coordinator for Post-professional Education (A copy of this completed form will be routed to the UM-Flint Graduate Programs Office)
Printed Name
Date: MM/DD/YY Associate Director of Ph.D. in PT program
This section for PTD Office Only
Signature:
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Appendix G: Dissertation Checklist (Steps in the Completing the Dissertation)
Step 1: Verify that your Chair (or Co-Chairs) and committee has been approved and is current by reviewing your PhD in PT Preliminary Examination Committee form (Appendix D) at least one semester prior to the presentation/defense.
Step 2: Verify that the completed and signed PhD in PT Preliminary Examination form (Appendix F) is on file in the PTD.
Step 3: Apply for graduation in SIS during the semester prior to the semester you are planning to defend your dissertation.
Step 4: Verify that you have submitted an agreed upon Authorship Agreement form (Sample: Appendix I).
Step 5: It is strongly recommended that the dissertation consists of a series of three, stand-alone manuscripts (i.e. chapters 2-4) and an introduction (i.e. chapter 1) and a discussion (i.e. chapter 5) that integrates and synthesizes the three manuscripts. Any deviations from this content should be discussed with your Chair and committee members and approved by the Associate Director for the Ph.D. in PT program.
Step 6: Carefully read, in detail, the sections and appendices that refer to the dissertation in the most current version of the Ph.D. in PT Student Handbook.
Step 7: When writing the dissertation, make sure that you follow all instructions as to the requirements of the dissertation and the formatting (Appendices G & H).
Step 8: Make sure that you include all mandatory front pages, chapters, and appendices (e.g. IRB approval, copy of the approved informed consent, conflict of interest form (if applicable), (PhD in PT Student handbook and Appendices G & H).
Step 9: Seek continuous feedback from your dissertation Chair and committee members as you proceed to write the manuscripts and dissertation. Also, seek feedback and guidance when preparing the oral defense presentation.
Step 10: When you, your dissertation Chair and your committee members agree that you are ready to publicly defend your dissertation, work with your Chair to complete and submit the Ph.D. in PT Request for Oral Defense Presentation form (Appendix J).
Step 11: In order to meet all of the Physical Therapy and University deadlines, the Ph.D. in PT candidate should schedule the dissertation defense within the first 2-3 weeks of the student’s final semester.
Appendix G. Dissertation Checklist (Steps in Completing Dissertation)
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Step 12: No later than 20 working days before the oral defense, the candidate should distribute electronic copies of the pre-oral defense dissertation to the dissertation Chair and all committee members, the AD for the PhD in PT program, and to the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator.
Step 13: At least 8 working days before the oral defense presentation, follow up with your committee members if the Dissertation Chair (or Co-Chairs) have not received approval from all committee members that the oral defense should proceed so that PTD may authorize the presentation.
Step 14: On the day of the defense, you should pick up paper copies of the Final Oral Defense Examination Report form (Appendix K) and the Final Dissertation Committee Approval form (Appendix L) from the PTD Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator. Give these two forms to your Dissertation Chair or co-Chairs.
Step 15: Immediately after the oral defense, verify with your Dissertation Chair or co-Chairs that the Final Oral Defense Examination Report form (Appendix K ) has been completed, all signatures are present, and that the form has been submitted to both the AD for the PhD in PT program and the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator for record keeping purposes.
Step 16: Complete any changes, corrections, or revisions to your dissertation as required by your committee Chair (Co- Chairs) and Committee members within 10 weeks following your defense and by 1 week prior to the deadline for grades submission date (see the UM-Flint calendar).
Step 17: Obtain a signed Final Dissertation Committee Approval form (Appendix I) from your Dissertation Chair or Co- Chair. Submit this form to the AD for the PhD in PT program and the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator for record keeping purposes.
Step 18: With the assistance of the PTD Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator, schedule the mandatory meeting with the Associate Director for the Ph.D. in PT program and the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator. Make sure you complete all tasks listed in the Mandatory meeting section of the Ph.D. in PT Student handbook. These tasks include, but are not limited to, completing the Ph.D. in PT Student Exit Survey, the Survey of Earned Doctorates Awarded in the United States (Appendix M), and submitting the final, approved dissertation online through the Pro-Quest’s ETD Administrator.
Step 19: Review your online transcript and make sure that all Doctoral degree milestones have been recorded on your University of Michigan-Flint transcripts (Appendix N). If any designations are not included on your transcripts, please contact the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator.
Step 20: Graduate Degree Completed
Step 21: Graduate Degree Conferred
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Appendix H: DISSERTATION FORMAT GUIDELINES
& DISSERTATION SELF-EDITING CHECKLIST
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950 810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
DISSERTATION FORMAT GUIDELINES & DISSERTATION SELF-EDITING CHECKLIST
Your dissertation must follow these guidelines: 1. Margins are a minimum of one inch on each side. Single-sided paper. 2. Text is in a professional looking font (suggest Times New Roman), minimum size of 12 point. Smaller font size or
type may be appropriate for tables, footnotes or other material outside of the main text. Black text is used, although figures, tables, etc. may be in color.
3. Line spacing is 1 ½ or double-spaced with the exception of tables, lists, quotations, footnotes/endnotes, figure/table legends/captions and bibliographic entries, which should be single-line spaced.
4. The title page should follow the format below. 5. The first page of each section, chapter, references, tables, figures, and each appendix start on a new page. 6. It is expected that the dissertation will contain an introduction that ties the three manuscripts together (chapter 1),
three manuscripts (chapters 2-4), and a discussion that again ties the three manuscripts together (chapter 5). 7. Bibliography or Reference section(s) is/are usually at the end of each chapter or at the very end of the dissertation,
in the format preferred by the discipline. 8. Tables, figures, illustrations, etc. are uniquely and consecutively numbered throughout the text. It is suggested that
the location within the text be indicated by a space line, “Figure 1 inserted here”, then a space line.
9. Figures, then tables, and then appendices follow the references for each chapter. The figures should be preceded by a separate page containing the figure legends, followed by the tables with the legends embedded in the first row of the table, and then the appendices labeled A, B, C etc. as they appear in the text.
10. Chapter numbers, chapter titles, and page numbers (on which chapters begin) are listed in Table of Contents. 11. Front matter page numbers are lowercase Roman numerals, starting with page ii. Dissertation text starts with page
1. 12. Front matter is in the following order (first numbered page must be page ii)…
Title page: Mandatory; no page number (See below for format) Frontispiece: Optional; no page number Copyright page: Optional; no page number Dedication: Optional; must have page number (lowercase Roman numerals start here) Acknowledgements: Optional; must have page number Broad Abstract: Mandatory; must have page number. Abstract or paragraph from your introduction that describes the content of your thesis.
(See https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/how-submit-your-graduate-thesis ) Subject Categories: Mandatory; must have page number. Subject categories – 1-3 categories that best describe your dissertation/thesis’ subject area.
(See http://corpweb.proquest.com/assets/etd/umi_subjectcategoriesguide.pdf ) Table of Contents: Mandatory; must have page number List of Tables, List of Figures, etc.: Mandatory; must have page number List of Appendices: Mandatory; must have page number List of Abbreviations, List of Acronyms, List of Symbols: Optional; must have page number
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13. Required appendices include: a. Letter from University of Michigan – Flint’s IRB which has approved this study or, if IRB approval is not
required, a statement stating the IRB category exemption or equivalent. b. Proof that the Ph.D. student has completed the appropriate PEERRS certification modules needed to conduct
this study and that PEERRS certification is current. c. If applicable, Use of Copyrighted Material – Fair Use. d. Completed Conflict Of Interest (COI) form e. Copy of UM-Flint approved informed consent and or assent (no signatures of subjects included) f. Copy of HIPPA/Privacy form, if applicable
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Student’s full name as it
appears on SIS although
using a middle initial
instead of middle name is
acceptable.
Top margin is 2 ½ inches.
Title of the Dissertation
by
Student’s Name
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy (Physical Therapy)
at the University of Michigan-Flint
Date including year (2017)
Doctoral Committee:
Professor , Chair
Signature Date
Assistant Professor
Signature Date
Associate Professor
Signature Date
Lines broken up exactly as follows and single line
Use year of degree conferral,
not year that dissertation was
finished
No mention of “Program in” or “Department of” before program name. Must have parentheses.
Committee is listed with the chair or co-chairs first. The rest of the members should follow in alpha order by last name.
Committee name listing is single line spaced.
Title (Professor, etc.) is before the name and does not include degree citation (Dr. etc.) or department.
For academic members from outside U of M, a comma and the full name of the academic institution name follows the member’s name, i.e. Assistant Professor Jane Smith, University of Chicago.
For members of the private sector, a comma and the full company/organization name follows the member’s name, i.e. Michael Smith, Ford Motor Co.
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DISSERTATION SELF-EDITING CHECKLIST
Title Page
• Information centered on title page matches title page example • No mention of “Program in” or “Department of” before program name • Year is the year degree is being conferred, not the year the dissertation was completed
Page Numbers
• Front matter page numbers start with page ii • Front matter pages are all numbered with lower case Roman numerals (no page i) • No page numbers on Title Page, Frontispiece, or Copyright Page
• Main body of dissertation starts on page 1
Table of Contents
• Table of Contents is not listed in the Table of Contents • All front matter sections (excluding Title Page, Frontispiece, Copyright Page, and Table of Contents) are listed
in Table of Contents as well as the page number on which section begins • Three Manuscripts including Titles, Manuscript level one headings, and page numbers (on which Manuscripts
begin) are listed in Table of Contents
Tables, Figures, Et cetera
• When more than one Table, Figure, Appendix, etc. exists, separate lists are in Front Matter • Tables and Figures in Appendices are included in List of Tables, List of Figures, etc. • Tables, Figures, Appendices, etc. are uniquely and sequentially numbered in the lists
• Lists include (Table, Figure, Appendix, etc.) number, legend/description, and page number
Miscellaneous
• There are no blank nor missing pages • Format should be consistent • Footnotes (if included) and Bibliography/References section(s) are in the format preferred by discipline
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Student name: Program Name: Ph.D. in PT Student U-M ID: Student E-mail:
Date: MM/DD/YYYY
“Authorship credit should be based only on 1) substantial contributions to conception and design, or acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data; 2) drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and 3) final approval of the version to be published. Conditions 1, 2, and 3 must all be met. Acquisition of funding, the collection of data, or general supervision of the research group, by themselves, do not justify authorship.” Authorship contributions for the manuscript entitled, _____ are as follows: Enter Title Here
Insert names under each section indicating responsibility: • Conception and design
• Acquisition of the data
• Analysis and interpretation of the data
• Drafting of the article
• Critical revision of the article for important intellectual content
• Final approval of the article
• Provision of study materials or patients
• Statistical expertise
• Obtaining of funding
• Administrative, technical, or logistic support
Appendix I. Sample Authorship Agreement Form
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Therefore, the order of authorship is:
1. First Author
List First Author Here
2. Second Author
List Second Author Here
3. Third Author
List Third Author Here
4. Fourth Author
List Fourth Author Here
5. Fifth Author
List Fifth Author Here
Submit the completed form to: Program Coordinator for Post-professional Education
Date: MM/DD/YY Printed Name PTD Director Signature
Date: MM/DD/YY Printed Name AD for Ph.D. in PT Signature
Date: MM/DD/YY Chair Printed Name Chair Signature (Chair/Co-Chair)
Date: MM/DD/YY Chair Printed Name Chair Signature (Chair/Co-Chair)
This section for PTD Office Only
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Student Name: Program: Ph.D. in PT Student UMID: Student Email:
Requested Date of Oral Defense: (MM/DD/YYYY format, e.g. '12/20/2019')
Requested Time of Oral Defense: (12-hour format, e.g. '12:00 PM', '9:30 AM')
Location of Oral Defense:
(Room and Building)
Dissertation Title: (Enter title Here)
If needed, please provide names and e-mail address(es) for your Chair or Co-Chairs.
Chair or Co-Chair Name:
E-mail:
Chair or Co-Chair Name:
E-mail:
Please provide names and e-mail address(es) for your Committee members.
Committee Member:
E-mail:
Committee Member:
E-mail:
Appendix J. Ph.D. in PT Request for Oral Defense Presentation form
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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For Departmental Use Only
After review of the student’s Dissertation abstract and dissertation, please indicate (yes/no) to the following questions.
Please add comments as appropriate. Comments must be included if an answer is “no”. (To be completed by the Chair
or co-Chairs after input from the committee members)
Committee Member:
E-mail:
Committee Member:
E-mail:
Before the Oral Defense
Prior to sending this completed form to the Post-Professional Education Program Coordinator and AD for the Ph.D. in PT program, it is the responsibility of the Ph.D. in PT candidate’s Chair to:
1. Identify that the Chair and committee all have agreed that the Ph.D. in PT candidate is ready to publicly defend his/her dissertation.
2. Assist the Ph.D. in PT candidate in appropriately responding to Chair and committee members’ comments and edits.
3. Alert the AD for the Ph.D. in PT program of potential problems before the defense. 4. Completion of this form serves as a record of the pre-defense committee members’
involvement and evaluation.
Did the Chair and Committee members make direct comments on the dissertation?
(e.g. track changes)
Yes No
At this time, has the candidate sufficiently addressee the edits/comments? Yes No
Is the dissertation at an appropriate level of scholarly rigor?
(quality and quantity for a Ph.D. in PT candidate)
Yes No
Is the dissertation written in a high-quality manner? Yes No
Has or will the dissertation contribute to the field of physical therapy and/or other discipline(s)? Yes No
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Student name: Program Name: Ph.D. in Physical Therapy Student UMID: Student E-mail: Dissertation Title:
The following Dissertation committee members were in attendance for the above Ph.D. in PT
candidate’s dissertation defense and agreed to the statements below.
Chair Signature (Chair/Co-Chair) Chair Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Chair Signature (Co-Chair) Co-chair Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Committee Member Signature Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Committee Member Signature Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Committee Member Signature Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Committee Member Signature Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Committee Member Signature Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Appendix K. Oral Defense Examination Report form
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Please indicate whether the dissertation defense oral presentation and written dissertation is acceptable:
As presented and as written Minor suggestions were made that require the student’s attention
(summary below or attached) Minor substantive suggestions were made that require the student’s attention
(summary below or attached) Substantial issues arose that require major revisions (summary below or attached) Not acceptable
Summary of suggestions, comments and/or revisions:
Note: If revisions are required after the oral defense presentation, then the Final Dissertation
Committee Approval form (Appendix L) must be subsequently completed and submitted to the AD
for the PhD in PT program & PTD.
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Student name: Program Name: Ph.D. in Physical Therapy Student UMID: Student E-mail:
Dissertation Title:
As the Dissertation Chair (or Co-Chairs), I/we agree that all required revisions and corrections
that were identified
• in the dissertation defense oral presentation and/or
• edits/comments made directly in the electronic copy of the dissertation (e.g. track changes)
were completed to the Dissertation Chair(s) and committee members’ satisfaction.
Yes No
If no, what is the status of this Ph.D. in PT Candidate?
Chair Signature (Chair/Co-Chair) Chair Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Chair Signature (Co-Chair) Co-chair Printed Name MM/DD/YYYY
Appendix L. Final Dissertation Committee Approval form
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Appendix M: Survey of Earned Doctorates in the United States
General Information about the SED The Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) is an annual census conducted since 1957 of all individuals receiving a research doctorate from an accredited U.S. institution in a given academic year. The SED is sponsored by six federal agencies: the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Endowment for the Humanities, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The SED collects information on the doctoral recipient’s educational history, demographic characteristics, and post-graduation plans. Results are used to assess characteristics of the doctoral population and trends in doctoral education and degrees.
The completed survey responses become part of the Doctorate Records File, a nearly complete data bank on doctorate recipients from 1920 to the present and the major source of doctoral data at the national level. The profiles of doctorate recipients that emerge from these data assist policymakers at the federal, state, local and university levels. The information provided on the survey questionnaire remains confidential and is safeguarded in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The survey data are reported only in aggregate form or in a manner that does not identify information about any individual.
For more information, please see https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvydoctorates/#sd&qs&tabs-4 and http://www.pitt.edu/~graduate/etd/pdf/SED_Purpose_Use.pdf .
University of Michigan – Flint Physical Therapy Department Requirements to complete the SED Recording our doctorate degrees nationally is very important. Prior to the end of the term in which they are
graduated, all doctoral candidates must submit to the physical therapy office proof of completion of the
Survey of Earned Doctorates Awarded in the United States.
The information provided on the survey questionnaire remains confidential and is safeguarded in accordance
with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the NSF Act of 1950, as amended. The survey data are reported only in
aggregate form or in a manner that does not identify information about any individual. As stated in the SED,
responses to the survey questions are voluntary and students will not be adversely affected if they do not choose to
answer.
The online survey is administered independently, and schools will not have immediate access to their students’
responses. Please encourage your students to complete the survey, as student responses will enhance UM-Flint’s
national reputation.
Instructions for Completion of the Online Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED):
The link to the survey registration web site to doctoral graduates: https://sed.norc.org/survey.
1. At the survey registration website, the student will be asked to provide his/her name, institution, graduation month
and year, and an e-mail address. Currently, the only option for “School/College” is Graduate School; you will be
updated if this changes. Shortly after filling out the registration page (typically within seconds), the student will
receive an email with the URL to the actual survey, and a unique PIN and Password. A student can suspend the
survey before he/she completes it without losing their previous responses and can return to it at a later time by
using the PIN and Password.
2. Each school has two methods to secure proof of completion. Options include:
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E-mail confirmation.
There is a space provided at the end of the survey for the student to enter in two email addresses. Ph.D. in PT
Candidates: Please enter your email address and Christina Wixson’s email address ([email protected]) so that
the PTD office will be automatically notified as soon as you have completed the survey.
Certificate of completion.
The web page immediately following the e-mail confirmation page displays the certificate of SED completion. This
certificate includes the same information as in the confirmation e-mail, and can be printed out by the student and
submitted to the school.
3. Submit either a copy of the email or the certificate of completion to the Physical Therapy Department at the end of
the last semester of enrollment.
If your students have general questions about the survey, please instruct them to contact NORC who administers the
survey at 1-800-248-8649 or at [email protected]
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Appendix N
Introduction
University of Michigan-Flint
Office of Graduate Programs and Office of the Registrar
Standard Language and Processes for
Doctoral Degree Milestones on Transcripts
Research doctorate programs at UM-Flint that include a dissertation shall recognize milestones
in their doctoral studies, including examinations, advancing to candidacy, and completion of the
dissertation. This policy and process document outlines the standardization of the language and
mechanisms by which the university will recognize those items on the transcript.
Policy The following “events” are to be noted on the academic transcript:
• Candidacy Examinations: Doctoral programs define the names and types of examinations required to advance to candidacy. Those terms include “Qualifying Examination,” “Preliminary Examination,” and “Comprehensive Examination.” These items shall be noted on the transcript with their effective dates (defined as “pass” dates) on the transcript. They shall be noted and appear on the transcript within 30 days of passage.
EXAMPLE: Comprehensive Examination 12/15/15
• Advance to Candidacy: When all coursework, examinations, and other program requirements are completed, “Advance to Candidacy” shall be noted on the transcript with its effective date. This shall be noted within 30 days of its effective date.
EXAMPLE: Advance to Candidacy 12/15/15
• Dissertation: When the dissertation has been completed, approved, and defended, “Dissertation,” its title, its pass date, and the names and titles of the dissertation committee members shall be noted on the transcript. This shall be noted at the time the degree is posted.
EXAMPLE: Dissertation 12/15/15
Educational Systems in an Era of Lessening State Support: Effects on Learning among those Under Age 7.
Dissertation Committee Pam Ross-McClain, Chair Mary Jo Finney, Member Matt Wyneken, Member Bob Barnett, Member
Communication for these milestones will take place between the academic department and the
Office of the Registrar. Approval Graduate Board 10/26/15
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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - FLINT
College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Department
Photograph/Audio/Videotape Consent Policy & Procedures
I. POLICY
It is the policy of the Physical Therapy Department to ensure the privacy, dignity, and safety of all individuals including students, patients/clients, faculty, and staff who are involved in classroom, laboratory, clinical, research, and administrative activities of the educational program. Any constituent who will be photographed, audio-taped or videotaped as a function of the regular educational program and processes involved will be required to sign a consent form. The consent will be open ended and without obligations, which means:
A. It may be used for educational and/or scholarly activities and presentations, illustrations, publications, promotional material,
advertising or trade exhibitions and/or released to news media.
B. There is no time limit for which the consent is in effect. The signed form will be stored in the student’s permanent file.
C. No claims or demands for remuneration for use of such materials will be made by the subject.
II. PROCEDURE
Faculty, staff, or students of the Physical Therapy Department who wish to photograph, audiotape or videotape subjects will:
A. Acquire a Photograph/Audiotape/Videotape Consent form from Physical Therapy Department staff. B. Discuss the content of the form with the subject. C. Secure the dated signatures of the subject and witness on the appropriate lines. D. Return the completed form to department staff for filing.
Exception:
A faculty member may give verbal permission to have classroom presentations by the faculty member videotaped or audio-taped for educational use only by students enrolled in that course. Such recordings may not be placed in public domain venues.
Approved: 6/08 Reviewed: 7/19
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Student Name: Program: Ph.D. in PT Student UMID: Student Email:
PHOTOGRAPH/AUDIO/VIDEOTAPE CONSENT FORM
I, (print name) give my permission
for photographs, and/or audiotapes, and/or videotapes to be taken of me and used by the
faculty, students, or staff of the Physical Therapy Department at The University of Michigan-
Flint.
I understand that these materials may be used for educational and/or research
purposes, illustrations, publications, promotional materials, advertising or trade exhibitions,
and/or released to news media.
Furthermore, I will make no claims or demands for remuneration for use of such
materials and I release The University of Michigan- Flint and its faculty, students and staff
from any liability arising from the use of these materials created by The University of Michigan-
Flint or furnished by me in connection with its production.
NAME (Printed) DATE
NAME (Signature)
WITNESS NAME (Printed) DATE
WITNESS NAME (Signature)
Appendix O. Photograph/Audio/Videotape Consent form
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2116G, William S. White Building
303 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Policy Statement on Curriculum Review and Revision: PhD in PT program
Policy Statement on Curriculum Review and Revision Form
Core faculty members of the Physical Therapy Department are responsible for the review, development, revision and
implementation of curriculum with input from all program faculty as well as from students, graduates and others.
Students must read the PhD in Physical Therapy Student handbook and accept the following statement as a condition
of enrollment in the PhD in PT program. To ensure this acceptance, the statement below, “Statement Regarding
having Read the Handbook & Changes in the PhD in PT Curriculum” will be reviewed with and signed by the students.
Statement Regarding having Read the Handbook & Changes in the PhD in PT Curriculum
I have read the PhD in Physical Therapy Student handbook and agree to abide by curriculum and policies &
procedures within it.
Changes in the PhD in PT curriculum: Members of the Physical Therapy Department faculty are responsible for review
and implementation of PhD in PT curriculum. I accept as a condition of enrollment in the PhD in PT program that
during my educational experience, courses may be added, deleted or modified and I will abide by the faculty decision
in terms of my educational requirements.
Name (Please Print) Date
Signature Date
Adopted January 31, 2020
Appendix P: Ph.D. in PT Policy Statement on Curriculum Review and Revision
PPE Degree Programs - STUDENT SERVICES
Physical Therapy Department, Rm. 2157 William S. White Building
509 North Harrison St., Flint MI 48502-1950
810-762-3373 • Fax: 810-766-6668
E-mail: [email protected]
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Appendix Q: Dual DPT/PhD in PT Letter of Understanding
Dear (student name) UMID:
Thank you for your interest in the dual DPT / Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (PT) program. This “letter of
understanding” is to clarify some of the admission processes, application eligibility, and required courses
during Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) year one.
Most importantly, you are not guaranteed admission into the dual DPT/Ph.D. in PT program. You will need
to prepare the required application documents and apply for the dual DPT / Ph.D. in PT program in the
spring/summer semester during DPT year 1. Your application will be reviewed by Physical Therapy PhD
in PT committee. This is a competitive process as only a select few students will be accepted.
Eligibility:
▪ Applicants must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 (B+) or above on a 4.0 scale for Fall and Winter (year 1) semesters in the Professional DPT program in order to be eligible to apply for the dual DPT/ Ph.D. in PT program.
▪ Applicants must have successfully completed PTP 820 (4 credits), PTP 821 (4 credits) and PTP 681 (2 credits) with a 3.3 (B+) or above on a 4.0 scale.
▪ Applicants must not have been on probation in the Professional DPT program and be in good academic standing in order to apply.
o Please see UM-Flint Physical Therapy department policy 350.01 Academic Standards Policy and
Procedures Professional DPT program (version 2/20/2019).
▪ A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale is required for your previous bachelor’s degree, and master’s degree (if applicable).
▪ A faculty member from the Physical Therapy department with appropriate Ph.D. credentials will need to be willing, able considering their current and future workload, and agree to serve as your Chair (or co-Chairs). A signed PhD in PT Committee Chair acceptance form will need to be completed.
▪ Applicants must meet the application requirements as stated on the “Application Process for the Dual DPT / PhD in PT program” Application can be found HERE.
Required course during DPT year 1: You must register for 4 credits for both PTP 820 – Quantitative
Research Methods (Winter, DPT year 1) and PTP 821 – Statistical Analysis Quantitative Research
(Spring/Summer, DPT year 1). This total of 8 credits will apply for the Ph.D. in PT degree, if accepted. Six
credits will also be counted for the required research courses for the Professional DPT degree and the other
2 credits will apply towards your DPT elective credits (minimum of 3 elective credits is required for the
professional DPT degree). If you are not accepted into the dual DPT/ Ph.D. in PT program, you will
continue in the Professional DPT program only.
If accepted into the dual DPT/Ph.D. in PT program, you are eligible to register for Ph.D. in PT courses
starting Fall, DPT year 2. The Ph.D. in PT courses are offered every other year; therefore, an individualized
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plan of study will need to be generated with you, your Chair, and the Associate Director (AD) for the Ph.D.
in PT program, and then submitted to Christina Wixson, Post-Professional Programs Coordinator.
Again, thank you for your interest in the dual DPT / Ph.D. in PT program. In an upcoming meeting, you
will be informed of the application processes, application due date, and other relevant information. If you
have any questions after this meeting, please feel free to contact me.
Cathy A. Larson PT, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Associate Director for the Ph.D. in PT program
(810) 762-3373 (w)
By signing below, you are indicating your interest in applying for the dual DPT/Ph.D. in Physical Therapy
program, and that you understand the conditions stated above.
Student Signature Date
Student Printed Name