Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Wayne State University
Doctor of Philosophy Program: Annual Review of Progress of Ph.D. Students
Student Form
Part I: Report
Instructions to Ph.D. Students
Prepare your progress report.
You are responsible for preparing a written report using the headings from this Annual Evaluation of
Advisee Progress form. Please include every heading and subheading, even if you have nothing to
report in that category (enter “none” or “does not apply” when you have nothing to report). In most
cases complete sentences are not requiredlists of accomplishments are sufficient. Think of
headings as a guide for developing a professional vita or portfolio. However, the faculty does
request that you provide complete reference citations for any publications, presentations, or grants.
The easiest way to prepare this report is to “cut and paste” your responses into the form below.
Submit the report.
Reports are to be prepared on an annual basis and submitted to your advisor no later than May
31st.
Schedule a meeting with your advisor.
Make an appointment with your advisor no later than May 15th to discuss the report. Your written
report should serve as the basis for discussion about your progress toward the Ph.D. degree and
other concerns related to professional development. Your advisor should complete the final section
of the form during this meeting, and both of you should sign the completed report. One copy should
be placed in your file and the other copy should be given to you.
Name____________________________________________________ Date_______________
Progress toward degree Actual Anticipated
Dates Dates
1. Admission to current Ph.D. program: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
2. Plan of Work submitted: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
3. Initial Advisory Committee Meeting completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
4. Plan of Work Approved by Committee: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
5. Research Coursework Completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
6. Teaching Activity Completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
7. All coursework (excluding dissertation credits) completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
8. Comprehensive Exam I (Research Project) completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
9. Comprehensive Exam II (Take Home) completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
10. Comprehensive Exam III (Course Outline/Portfolio)
completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
11. Prospectus Meeting completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
12. Defense of Dissertation completed: Semester/Year_______ Semester/Year______
Courses
1. List of courses completed since previous review (give semester/year, course number, title,
and grade).
2. List of courses proposed for coming year (give semester/year, course number, title).
3. Total credits completed to date and current GPA.
Professional Development
1. Progress toward earning professional credentials (e.g. ASHA certification, teaching
certification, etc.).
2. Volunteer or paid work related to career objective
3. Service on grad student/departmental/college/university/professional committees.
4. Membership in professional organizations.
5. Conferences or meeting attended.
6. Acquisition of technology skills.
7. Other
Scholarships and Fellowships
1. New scholarship and fellowships you have received during the past year.
2. Scholarships and fellowships that have carried over from the previous year.
Teaching
1. Teaching experiences (e.g., skills courses, lecture-type courses, volunteer assistant in
course, co-teaching, guest lectures) since previous review (give course number, title, name
of primary instructor, and your responsibilities).
2. Plans for coming year
3. Other
Research
1. Research skills acquired since previous review.
2. Participation in research projects since previous review (give project title, name of PI, your
responsibilities).
3. Plans for coming year
Scholarly Productivity
1. Publications submitted, in press, or published since previous review (give complete
reference citations and describe your contribution if paper is co-authored).
2. Presentations delivered since previous review (give complete reference citations and
describe your contribution if paper/poster is co-authored).
3. Grant proposals submitted or funded since previous review (give complete reference
citations and describe your contribution if proposal is co-authored).
4. Plans for coming year.
5. Other.
Part II: Self-Assessment
Instructions to Ph.D. Students
Complete the self-assessment below by checking the box that most accurately reflects that the
statement is true or reflects your perception of your progress and competencies.
Process of Doctoral Education
Strongly
agree
(Proficient)
Partially
agree
(Partially
Proficient)
Disagree
(Not
Proficient)
My research skills have improved over the past year.
I am increasing my sense of direction and focus with regard to
discipline and research goals.
My theoretical knowledge has increased this year.
My coursework has helped develop theoretical knowledge, research
tools, and/or research skills.
I am making sufficient progress toward completion of the Ph.D.
degree
My writing skills have improved significantly over the past year.
I have identified a topic/them/area for my planned research.
The process of completing this program is clear to me.
The program is sufficiently flexible to meet my needs.
I am receiving appropriate direction.
I am gaining knowledge in the use of tools for research.
Research and Academic Competencies
Strongly
agree
(Proficient)
Partially
agree
(Partially
Proficient)
Disagree
(Not
Proficient)
I am able to read and critique scientific literature.
I have demonstrated the ability to write clearly and completely
without extensive feedback or supervision.
I am independent in the use of tools necessary for research in my
area (technology, statistical packages, etc.).
I can design a study that is defensible.
I am able to independently explain a research plan or results of a
study with clarity and accuracy.
My presentation skills (teaching, lecturing, etc.) are strong.