The three faculty who comprise the committee assess the student's progress in course work and all projects undertaken by the student. The student provides the committee with a written analysis of his or her part in the project. The student, together with the Committee, evaluates the project in an informal exchange of ideas and impressions. The committee later provides a written formal critique to the student. TAGS, or Theatre Art Graduate Students, is a graduate theatre students' organization that provides a chance to exchange ideas and to develop projects.
TAGS also provides a focused voice in faculty meetings.