1. George E. Walker November 2008 Doctoral Student Formation Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative

2. George E. Walker November 2008 Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative Based on CID and initiative outcomes All programs (~30) reviewed in a five- year cycle May be tied to future university investments (~$2 million base already added)

3. George E. Walker November 2008 University provides data (and reference materials) Focus on evidence of graduate student formation toward being a Steward of the Discipline Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative

4. George E. Walker November 2008 Outline of Procedures: 1.Departmental self-discovery 2.Action 3.Assessment Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative

5. George E. Walker November 2008 One-year project 1.Meetings (2 months) a)Overview with faculty (outline of initiative) b)Second meeting with faculty (P.A.R.T. major engagement of graduate students, “Stewards,” and “Purpose Statement”) Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative

6. George E. Walker November 2008 One-year project (continued) c)Meeting graduate students (empowerment opportunity, basics of CID) d)Meeting with faculty and students (2 nd month) (report on progress to date, expectations, problems identified, suggestions for improvement) Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative

7. George E. Walker November 2008 One-year project (continued) 2.Financial efficiency summary and draft of report (6 months into project)  report contains data on students’ time to degree, attrition, where students go, results of surveys and interviews, suggested improvements, evaluations, etc. Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative

8. George E. Walker November 2008 One-year project (continued) 3.Feedback on report from Graduate School 4.Visit by two outside critical friends (often leaders in CID departments nationally or essayists)— reflections on report and suggestions to the department and university Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative

9. George E. Walker November 2008 One-year project (continued) 5.Final report 6.Actions and evaluation of improvements 7.Thematic meetings across departments 8.Regular updates to administration and Trustees Ph.D. Program Enhancement Initiative Reference text “The Formation of Scholars”