The Vice Dean, Students will review the graduate unit’s request for pre-approval of an external appraiser when it has been received by SGS, approving the recommendation or requesting clarification. If the Vice Dean, Students finds the graduate unit’s recommendation for the external appraisal unsatisfactory, they will contact the graduate unit to secure another recommendation. The Vice Dean, Students will review the Examination Committee Nomination Form (ROSI) when it has been received by SGS, approving the graduate unit’s recommendations or, after consulting with the graduate unit, amending them as appropriate. The Vice Dean, Students may alter the membership of the Examination Committee proposed by the graduate unit, adding or removing members as deemed appropriate. The Vice Dean, Students has the authority to modify the composition of the Examination Committee to fit exceptional circumstances.