Linda Detman from the Graduate School joined us so we could begin to think through policies and procedures that need to be put into place in order to begin this project. Linda would like to concentrate on dissertations only for the time being. She feels that this is a managable number.
Fees are also a consideration.
Masters theses are not submitted to UMI at this time. Linda feels that these students would baulk at the increased fees. Monica suggested that we contact UMI about their fees and contractual arrangements for masters theses. Ilene reminded the group Nancy Allen reported that New College students were very interested in contributing their theses. Ilene suggested that other departments such as Architecture may also be interested.