Program Advisor Agreement Form

To be completed by the MFA Candidate and the Program Advisor.

*MFA deadline: December 1st of the first year of study.

Date Date / MM / DD YYYY
Program
Any full-time faculty member who is resident at NSCAD University during the student’s program of study may be a Program Advisor. In event of sabbatical leave, the Program Advisor may coordinate the appointment of an Interim Program Advisor.

The Program Advisor will:

Any full-time faculty member who is resident at NSCAD University during the student’s program of study may be a Program Advisor. In event of sabbatical leave, the Program Advisor may coordinate the appointment of an Interim Program Advisor. The Program Advisor will: Act as the MFA student’s advocate in the MFA Program Be familiar with the NSCAD University Calendar: Guide to Graduate Programs (and course descriptions), the program handbooks, and other relevant documents. Help direct the MFA student towards a balance of courses that meets the requirements of the MFA degree and the needs and interests of the student Help direct the MFA student towards suitable faculty members who may work with the student (Studio Advisors, advisory Faculty in Teaching and/or Research, Thesis Committee members) Be available to consult with the student in planning the presentation of work for Thesis Committee Reviews Chair all four Thesis Committee Reviews, and write and distribute summaries for the First-Year Review and Thesis Review Consult on drafts of the Thesis Statement Be available to review research journal writing and drafts of the Thesis Statement. Oversee required revisions to the Thesis Statement as required by the Committee in the Thesis Review. Consult with the student and the MFA Director on other academic matters, as required.
Graduate Student Graduate Student First Last
Graduate Student ID
Graduate Student Email
Program Advisor Program Advisor First Last
Program Advisor Email