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A proposal should be formally presented to your committee during your first semester of dissertation. You are responsible for coordinating a suitable date and time with your committee members. At least 3 committee members committee members must be present. Once the date and time are agreed upon, you should reserve a room use the C&I Seminar & Conference Rooms reservation page. The GC will also notify your supervisor and provide the Approval of Dissertation Proposal form. The supervisor should bring this approval form to the meeting.
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