A fail vote on the dissertation document is only given when a Committee member votes to fail on the dissertation topic. A pass on the dissertation topic but a pass with revision on the dissertation document indicates that the writing of the document in not acceptable. Each Committee member who votes pass with revisions on the dissertation document must provide editorial comments to the student. They can either ask to see the revised manuscript, or leave it up to the advisor to determine the acceptability of the revised document. Upon dissertation approval, Committee members must sign the dissertation, indicating their approval.
Interim advisor is assigned.
Develop a plan of study and schedule of relevant coursework. Completion and presentation of a dissertation proposal. Selection of an outside reader by the advisor in consultation with the candidate and the dissertation Committee, and approval by that reader of the dissertation. File for candidacy. Completion of dissertation.