UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS

DOCTORAL STUDY GUIDE A Handbook

Ph.D. in Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership

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WELCOME MESSAGE Welcome to the Workforce Development & Organizational Leadership Ph.D. (WDL) program in the School of Environmental and Public Affairs at UNLV. Our goal for you as a student is to ensure you are ready to better serve your community and enhance your career. Christopher Stream, PhD Director, SEPA

Mission Statement The mission of the Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership program is to prepare furture leaders and faculty members for careers in higher education, public and private sector organizations whose roles are to lead efforts which enhance and resolve workforce and workplace issues.

Ph.D. Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership Information

Mailing Address University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Environmental and Public Affairs Box 454030 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154-4030 Campus Location Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, 3rd Floor, North Wing, Room 3109 702-895-4440 (Voice) 702-895-4436 (Fax) Graduate Coordinator Dr. Jayce Farmer 702-972-5878 More Information Link to Catalog: https://catalog.unlv.edu/search_advanced.php?catoid=25 Department Website: http://www.unlv.edu/sepa Program Information: http://www.unlv.edu/sepa/academic-programs/phd-workforce-development

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GRADUATE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The goal of the Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership (WDL) program is to

promote research excellence, opportunity, and leadership among professionals in workforce

development. Individuals who work in a number of areas related to training, organization

development, talent management, performance improvement and economic development in

public and private organization, postsecondary education institutions, social services and non-

profit industries are the individuals most likely to benefit from this degree.

The program will prepare students for both academic and non-academic careers. Students in the program should enroll in six credits each semester and degree completion should take a minimum of four years, but could take up to six years.

Degree Objectives

The WDL program will increase the student’s ability to undertake relevant research. In turn, their research will: o expand knowledge on issues confronting workforce development; o serve the community, the state, and the region; o increase the economic diversity of Nevada; and o inform public policy formation.

The WDL program will prepare students interested in academic careers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful teachers and researchers at the college and university level. To do this, the program will: o provide teaching experiences as graduate assistants; o offer mentoring in research and publication through graduate seminars; and o mentor students in attending professional meetings and presenting papers.

The WDL program will prepare students for careers in all sectors of the economy, for leadership roles within the field.

The WDL program will expand the number of minority Ph.D's. A significant number of minorities are enrolled in the current program and there is no reason not to expect this same pattern to continue.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION INFORMATION

Application to the Ph.D. in Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership is a two-part process.

Students must meet the requirements for admission to the Graduate College of University of Nevada,

Las Vegas, as set forth in the UNLV Graduate Catalog.

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Candidates interested in applying to this program should review the admissions process outlined on

both the Graduate College website and the Graduate Catalog for the program as documentation for

each will be different.

Graduate College Requirements

Graduate College requirements are listed online at

http://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/futurestudents

Program Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the WDL program are listed in the Graduate

Catalog for the program.

WDL CURRICULUM

Program Summary Chart

Anticipated Completion Time1 4-6 Years

Total Credit Hours 57-60 Credits (beyond the master’s)

Program Core2 15 Credits

Research Core 12 Credits

Research Elective 3 Credits

Cognate3 12 Credits

Dissertation (includes Prospectus) 15 credits

Students should be aware that the Graduate College limits course work for a degree to six years for a Masters and 8 years for a Ph.D. This is enforced by departments; requests for extensions should be submitted to your department on a Graduate College Appeal form located at: https://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/forms Students should obtain a copy of the Graduate Catalog available on the Graduate College website.

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Program Curriculum

A minimum of 57 credit hours are required to complete the program. Students are encouraged to take at least two classes each semester. Students are encouraged to work with their chair within the first year of enrolling into the program to create their programs of study. Students will be asked to identify a cognate and related classes which will satisfy this requirement. It is highly recommended that students NOT self-advise.

Program Core ( 15 credits)

WDL 780 Leadership in Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership

3 Credits

WDL 767 Review and Analysis of Policies in Workforce Development (Crosslist with PAF 701)

3 Credits

WDL 787 Organization Development and Change: Theories to Practice

3 Credits

WDL 788 Strategic Planning and Management 3 Credits

WDL 785 Global and Diversity Perspectives in the Workforce 3 Credits

Research Core ( 12-15 Credits)

WDL 786 Critique of Research in Workforce Development 3 Credits

EPY 721 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: An Introduction OR PUA 721 Quantitative Methods for PUA

3 Credits

EPY 718 Qualitative Research Methodology 3 Credits

WDL 789 Professional Development and Research 3-6 Credits

Research Electives ( 3 credits)

One advanced statistic course selected with the advisor/committee 3 credits

Cognate ( 12 credits)*

Courses taken for the cognate are slected with the advisor/committee 12 credits

Dissertation (15 credits)

WDL 796 Workforce Education Prospectus 3 credits

WDL 799 Doctoral Disseration 12 credits

*NOTE: Students who do not have the appropriate work experience in areas related to workforce development will also be required to take WDL 730: Introduction to Workforce Development as a prerequisite. This course will be in addition to the 12

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credits required for the cognate. It will NOT be counted as part of the 12 credits that you will be required to complete. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all course work. No courses in which a student makes a grade below B will count toward the degree.

Sample Program Sequence

Semester Courses Credits

Coursework and Preparation for Research

Year 1

Fall

WDL 730 Intro Prerequisite

WDL 780 Leadership 3 credits

Research Core (1) 3 credits

Spring

WDL 785 Global Pespective

3 credits

Research Core (2) 3 credits

Summer WDL 787 OD & Change 3 credits

Cognate (1) 3 credits

Year 2

Fall WDL 788 3 credits

WDL 767[PAF 701] 3 credits

Spring

WDL 789 Professional Research

3 credits

Cognate (2) 3 credits

Research Elective 3 credits

Summer WDL 786 Critique 3 credits

Cognate (3) 3 credits

Research Formulation and Preparation for Dissertation

Year 3

Fall Cognate (4) 3 credits

* Comprehensive Exam

Spring

** WDL 796 Workforce Development Prospectus

3 credits

Dissertation Proposal and Advancement to Candidacy

Summer WDL 799 Disseration 6 credits

Dissertation Phase

Year 4 Fall WDL 799 Disseration 6 credits

Spring WDL 799 Disseration 6 credits

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*NOTE: The comprehensive exam can only be taken when a draft of the integrated literature review for the student’s study has been submitted and accepted by the chair of the dissertation committee. The comprehensive exam is both a written and oral process. **NOTE: Enrollment in WDL 796 is permissable after the comprehensive exam has been passed. The committee chair may determine that permission to enroll in WDL 796 is allowed for a student who is completing the comprehensive exam the same semester. However, if the comprehensive exam is failed, the student will be required to drop WDL 796 until the comprehensive exam is passed. Advancement to candidacy involves:

1. Completion of the program core, research core and the cognate. 2. Completion of the comprehensive written and oral exams. 3. Successful completion of the proposal defense.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

The comprehensive exam has three parts. Part 1: An integrated literature review of the proposed dissertation research study is reviewed and accepted by the chair of the committee; Part 2: A written take-home examination which entails responding to questions prepared by committee members is completed, reviewed and accepted by the committee; Part 3: An oral defense of the responses and presentation of the proposed dissertation research study is completed. Students will be asked to submit written documents and prepare an oral presentation on their proposed study and options for a more focused study. The student will be asked to propose up to 3 research questions, which represent potential studies which reflect the gaps in the literature.

Comprehensive Exam Eligibility

The purpose of the comprehensive exam is to provide doctoral students with the opportunity

to demonstrate their level of knowledge in a selected field of study and to synthesize that

knowledge into a professionally written paper.

The comprehensive exam can be taken after the student has completed a majority of their

coursework AND submitted an integrated literature review that has been reviewed and

accepted by the committee chair. The committee chair determines if the student is ready to

take this exam. Only after completion of the exam will the student be allowed to enroll in the

Prospectus Course (WDL 796), which will prepare them to move forward with their proposal.

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Comprehensive Exam Process

1. Questions for the comprehensive exam are solicited by the chair of the committee from

all Graduate Advisory committee members. Graduate Advisory committee members are

not required to participate, but are encouraged to do so. The committee chair will meet

with the doctoral student and jointly identify the major areas from which possible exam

questions will be drawn. This information will be shared with the graduate advisory

committee members when questions are solicited.

2. When all questions are received, the exam is created and is picked up. Questions will

not be emailed. Exams typically are available on a Friday to which students have two

weeks to respond.

3. Student electronically submits the integrated literature review to the chair for

distribution to graduate advisory committee members on the day the exam is picked up.

4. Students are required to submit one copy of all responses on paper along with the

original exam to the chair of the committee. An electronic copy of the responses will

also be requested. Responses (both paper and electronic versions) and the original

exam must be returned to the chair by the due date. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED NOR WILL EXTENSIONS BE GIVEN.

5. The chair electronically distributes responses to the individual members of the Graduate

Advisory committee along with the rubric for evaluating the responses. Graduate

Advisory committee members are typically given two weeks for evaluation. All Graduate

Advisory committee members must read the completed documents and evaluate them as "pass

with distinction", "acceptable/pass", or "unacceptable/fail."

6. The chair schedules the oral exam.

While examination questions are typically unique for each student, doctoral students will

usually respond to one question related to the program area, one question related to the

cognate or specific area of focus, and one question related to research.

Residency Requirement The residency requirement is met after successfully passing the comprehensive exam.

Comprehensive exams can only be taken during the fall and spring semesters.

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Passing/Failing the Comprehensive Exam

Graduate Advisory committee members will read the completed documents and make their

final decision at the oral exam. The result will be communicated with the student following the

oral exam. Passing the comprehensive exam is based on the quality of the responses to the

questions and the Graduate Advisory committee member's decision must be unanimous.

If the vote is not unanimous the student fails the exam and the student may request to have a

second examination administered the following semester. The student must wait at least three

months before taking the second examination (See UNLV Graduate Catalog). The committee

may suggest additional course work or readings. The comprehensive exam must be completed

successfully before students can enroll in the Prospectus course (WDL 796)*, advance to

doctoral candidacy or register for dissertation hours. Failure to achieve a unanimous pass on

the second comprehensive exam will result in separation from your graduate program.

*NOTE: Faculty realize the process isn’t linear and can determine that enrollment in WDL 796 is

permissable for a student who is completing the comprehensive exam the same semester.

However, if the comprehensive exam is failed, the student will be required to drop WDL 796 until

the comprehensive exam is passed.

PROSPECTUS

The goal of the Prospectus course (WDL 796) is to help students prepare their prospectus (Chapters 1-3).

Taking the course does not guarantee the student will move forward to the proposal phase, rather the

student must be diligently writing and refining their prospectus. At this stage, students are usually

working very close with their committee chair since moving forward is determined by the chair.

The prospectus must first be approved by the committee chair; after which it is considered by the

student's Graduate Advisory committee at a scheduled meeting. The Graduate Advisory committee

members are given the prospectus two weeks prior to the committee meeting to carefully examine it,

taking into consideration its organization and presentation, theoretical discussion, review of the

literature, research questions/hypotheses, methods, and quality of the writing.

The Graduate Advisory committee should assist the student by making recommendations for improving

the study. They may also require the student to rewrite all or selected parts of the proposal. When the

committee is satisfied with the proposal, all members must be present to participate in the student’s

prospectus defense.

If the student is successful, the Graduate Advisory Committee will sign the appropriate forms to indicate

their approval. Please download Advancement to Doctoral Candidacy and Prospectus Approval forms

from: http://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/forms. Signatures on these forms indicate that the student

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has completed all coursework, comprehensive exam, as well as the prospectus defense, and is now done

with all degree requirements except for the dissertation and final defense.

Students who are NOT successful will be placed on probation and the student should work closely with

the Graduate Advisory committee members to propose a dissertation project that is acceptable, and

then reconvene the Graduate Advisory committee for a final prospectus defense.

DISSERTATION Dissertation credits can only be taken after passing the proposal. Students will be required to enroll in

six credits every semester they are working on the dissertation . A total of 12 credits are required by the

program, however, depending on the student’s diligence for writing, more credits may be taken. Only

12 credits will count toward the degree.

A student’s dissertation must be on a topic related to the field of Workforce Development &

Organizational Leadership, of substantial length, and contain original research.

DOCTORAL PROGRAM PROGRESS CHECKLIST

Task Description

Temporary advisor assigned

The deparment or graduate cordinator will assign a temporary advisor when admitted to the Graduate College.

Maintain Continuous Enrollment

See Graduate Catalog - https://catalog.unlv.edu/search_advanced.php?catoid=25

Complete the Degree Plan Requirements Form and name the chair and members of the Graduate Advisory Committee

Forms: Proposed Doctoral Degree Program Part 1 and Part 2; Appointment of Advisory Committee. Forms are located at: http://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/forms It is recommended that students complete these forms with their chair within the first year of study and before completing 15 graduate credits.

Form a Graduate Advisory Committee

Meet with the chair to identify potential members of the Graduate Advisory Committee. Qualifications for membership are outlined on the Policy and Information for Appointment of Advisory Committee at http://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/forms

Complete course work outlined in the Degree Plan

Complete prescribed coursework. Be sure to check in with your chair occasionally.

Comprehensive Exam

Take comprehensive examination after a majority of the coursework has been completed and a draft of the integrated

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literature review is submitted and accepted by the chair.

Take Prospectus Course (WDL 796)

After successfully passing the comprehensive exam, enroll in WDL 796.

Prepare and submit the prospectus to chair

See Prospectus above

Schedule proposal defense

See Prospective above

Advance to candidacy

This step typically occurs after you have completed all coursework, passed the comprehensive exam, completed your prospectus and passed the proposal. Forms: Advancement to Doctoral Candidacy and Prospectus Approval Form located on http://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/forms

Submit IRB Forms Important Note: All human subject research conducted by UNLV faculty, students, and staff must be approved by the UNLV Institutional Review Board before beginning the research project. Forms available at: http://www.unlv.edu/research/ORI-HSR

Complete dissertation

Students at this stage will collect and analyze their data and complete the dissertation.

Apply for graduation See Graduation Application https://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/graduation-deadlines

Submit dissertation draft to committee and Schedule Final Dissertation Defense

Submit your dissertation two weeks prior to your scheduled defense. Defense must be scheduled according to the timeline outlined by the Graduate College. See https://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/graduation-deadlines

Submit results of the

dissertation defense

to the Graduate

College.

Forms: Culminating Experience Results. See

http://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/forms

See Graduate College for document formatting check before submitting the final documents to the Graduate College

See Thesis and Dissertation Information http://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/thesis Graduate Catalog https://catalog.unlv.edu/search_advanced.php?catoid=25

Graduate. This status is granted after you have fulfilled all the requirements. You may not participate in commencement prior to completing all degree requirements.

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DISCIPLINE RESOURCES

Writing Style Guide

In general, the School of Environmental and Public Affairs uses the American Psychological Association style for references and citations. It is strongly recommended that student purchase a copy of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition (2009). This style guide can be used in most of your courses to help format your papers and assignments.

Professional Associations The workforce development field is broad, therefore professional associations vary in this field depending on your specific area of expertise. The following list represents the professional associations that most academic faculty in the field belong to. It is not exhaustive. Association for Talent Development (ATD) - https://www.td.org/ The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. These professionals help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) - http://www.ahrd.org/ Founded in 1993, AHRD is a global organization made up of, governed by, and created for the Human Resource Development (HRD) scholarly community of academics and reflective practitioners. The Academy was formed to encourage systematic study of human resource development theories, processes, and practices; to disseminate information about HRD; to encourage the application of HRD research findings; and to provide opportunities for social interaction among individuals with scholarly and professional interests in HRD from multiple disciplines and from across the globe. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - http://www.shrm.org/pages/default.aspx Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the Society is the leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource. SHRM has more than 575 affiliate chapters that offer local activities. The Southern Nevada Human Resource Association (SNHRA) is the local chapter in Las Vegas. More information can be located at http://snv.shrm.org.

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Association for Career and Technical Education Research (ACTER) - http://www.public.iastate.edu/~laanan/actermain/about.shtml The Association for Career and Technical Education Research (ACTER) (formerly AVERA) was organized in 1966. It is a professional association for scholars and others with research interests in the relationship between education and work. Through participation in the ACTER members have the opportunity to collaborate on research projects of vital interest to the profession, present research findings to national audiences, and receive recognition for service and scholarship in career and technical education. The members of this association work in traditional career and technical education/human resource development fields as teachers, trainers and faculty in traditional Workforce Education and Development departments. International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) - http://www.iveta.org/ IVETA is a network of vocational educators. The network includes vocational skills training organizations, business and industrial firms, and other individuals and groups interested or involved in vocational education and training worldwide. IVETA is dedicated to the advancement and improvement of high-quality vocational education and training throughout the world. IVETA is working to create a new era in communication among vocational educators around the globe. Members include practitioners, researchers, and students in the field of vocational education and training as well as institutions, organizations, and companies actively engaged in human resource development. Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) - https://www.acteonline.org/ ACTE is the nation’s largest not-for-profit education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Founded in 1926, ACTE has more than 25,000 members; career and technical educators, administrators, researchers, guidance counselors and others involved in planning and conducting career and technical education programs at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. ACTE provides advocacy, public awareness and access to information on career and technical education, professional development and tools that enable members to be successful and effective leaders. ACTE is committed to enhancing the job performance and satisfaction of its members; to increasing public awareness and appreciation for career and technical programs; and to assuring growth in local, state and federal funding for these programs by communicating and working with legislators and government leaders. American Management Association (AMA) - http://www.amanet.org/ American Management Association is a world leader in professional development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success.

Other Professional Associations

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National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) - http://www.nawdp.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=HomePage Our national association advocates for the workforce industry and develops the professional capacity of workforce professionals seeking the highest standards of excellence in credentialing, applied learning opportunities, and cutting edge tools to excel in serving job seekers and business. International Association for Workforce Professionals (IAWP) - http://www.iawponline.org/ Founded in 1913, The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a professional association for members who work in public and private workforce development programs. With over 13,000 members worldwide, IAWP is a non-profit educational association exclusively dedicated to workforce professionals with a rich tradition and history of contributions to workforce excellence. National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) - http://www.ncwe.org/ The National Council for Workforce Education is committed to promoting excellence in workforce education. As an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), NCWE is committed to supporting your professional growth and development. We provide our members a national forum to affect and direct the future role of two-year and other post-secondary institutions in workforce education and economic development. We are your workforce education and training council. Important Journals Below is a list of important scholarly journals in the field of workforce development.

o Human Resource Development International (HRDI), published by Taylor & Francis o Advances in Developing Human Resources (ADHR), published by SAGE Publications o Human Resource Development Review (HRDR), published by SAGE Publications o Human Resource Development Quarterly (HRDQ), published by Jossey-Bass, A Wiley

Brand o The Career and Technical Education Research – http://acter.metapress.com o Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development -

http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ojwed/ o Journal for Workforce Education (JWEd) - http://iotalambdasigma.com/ o Workforce Education Forum -

http://psuwef.metapress.com/content/122755?sortorder=asc o International Journal of Vocational Education and Training (IJVET) -

http://www.iveta.org/page-1616245

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

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Academic Success Center

The goal of the Academic Success Center is to help students do well academically and complete

they studies on time. They offer or will refer you to such programs and resources as tutoring,

advising, skills testing, career exploration and more. They guide students every step of the way

to the many established resources created to ensure they complete their educational goals.

Learn more about the programs and services the center currently offers.

Alumni Association

With an alumni base 90,000 strong, the UNLV Alumni Association offers a variety of services

and opportunities in support of alumni and their families. UNLV alumni are encouraged to

support the values of higher learning through advocacy, involvement, and giving.

Commencement Office

Located in the UNLV Registrar’s Office, the commencement office is the last step in the

graduation process. Please check with the commencement office for information on the

commencement ceremony and your diploma; for all other information about graduate student

degree completion and graduation, including thesis/dissertation requirements and doctoral

hooding, please contact the Graduate College.

Office of Diversity Initiatives

The vision of the Office of Diversity Initiatives is to advocate, promote, and support the

advancement of equity, inclusiveness, and empowerment of a continuously changing collegiate

and global community. The mission of the Office of Diversity Initiatives is to provide leadership

and support for UNLV’s diversity mission: to nurture equity, diversity, and inclusiveness that

promotes respect, support, and empowerment. This Office also handles UNLV Title IX questions,

inquiries, and reporting.

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

The DRC is committed to supporting students with disabilities at UNLV through the appropriate

use of advocacy, accommodations, and supportive services to ensure access to campus courses,

services, and activities. The DRC is the university-designated office that determines and

facilitates reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Graduate students with disabilities

must disclose to the DRC in order to receive appropriate accommodations.

Office of International Student and Scholars

International Students and Scholars (ISS) ensures compliance with both SEVIS (Student and

Exchange Visitor Information System) and federal law, so that the university can continue to be

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authorized by the U.S. federal government to enroll international students; host and hire

international scholars; assist and advise employment eligibility and authorization relating to

international students and scholars, and visa, travel, and immigration issues; provide critical

and specialized services to the international students and scholars of the UNLV community; and

facilitate their transition to the campus and the U.S.

Jean Nidetch Women's Center

The Jean Nidetch Women’s Center is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive

environment for all genders through programming, services, and advocacy for the UNLV

community. The Women's Center has informational resources, brochures, and flyers for a

variety of on and off campus organizations to help empower and protect yourself, and learn

about your options. They also provide free tampons, pads, and condoms.

UNLV Libraries

UNLV Libraries has always been more than books; they are about encouraging students and

creating quality programs that elevate growth and learning. Please visit their website for

important information about the services they offer to graduate students.

Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA)

The Graduate & Professional Student Association serves all currently enrolled University of

Nevada, Las Vegas graduate and professional students. The GPSA maintains the Graduate

Student Commons located in the Lied Library room 2141. The facility a working office equipped

with a copier, fax, flatbed scanners, color laser printer, office supplies, and computers with

printers and a small kitchen area. The GPSA is the graduate student governance body at UNLV;

the GPSA Council consists of one graduate student representative from each graduate

department, and they meet monthly. The GPSA also provides volunteer opportunities, sponsors

social events, and supports graduate student research through the graduate research and

travel grants program.

Office of Student Conduct

The Office of Student Conduct is a student-centered, service-oriented office located within the

Division of Student Affairs. The Office of Student Conduct collaborates with the UNLV

community to provide an inclusive system through enforcement of the UNLV Student Code of

Conduct by:

Promoting awareness of student rights and responsibilities; Establishing accountability for student choices; Creating opportunities for involvement in the process; and Striving to uphold the values and ethics that advance the common good.

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Office of Veteran Services

The UNLV Office of Veteran Services is staffed with veterans and GI Bill-experienced staff to

assist more than 1,000 veterans, dependents, active duty service members, National Guard

members, and reservists. Their mission is to develop a welcoming, veteran-friendly campus

environment that fosters academic and personal success.

The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office

The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office supports higher-education access and persistence by

providing financial aid to eligible students. The office partners with student organizations, the

UNLV Foundation, the Graduate College, and other external constituents to provide financial

aid learning opportunities and scholarship support for graduate students.

Writing Center

This is a free service to UNLV students to help you with any writing project, from papers to

creative writing, to resumes, and we can work with you at any stage of the writing process. The

center can help you brainstorm, make an outline, work on your drafts, or just be a soundboard

for your ideas. The center staff can assist you in person, or via the Online Writing Lab (OWL)

page.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Graduate students are responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with UNLV Policies and

Procedures. To view the most commonly referenced campus policies and procedures, you can

refer to the following websites:

Academic Integrity

Activation for Military Service

Change of Address

FERPA/Privacy Rights

Health Insurance - Mandatory

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety and Security Report

Proof of Immunization

Policies and Procedures on the Protection of Research Subjects

Rebelmail Policy

Student Conduct Code

Student Computer Use Policy

Title IX

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To ensure compliance with Graduate College policies and procedures, please review the

relevant sections of the Graduate Catalog:

Academic Calendar

Academic Policies

Admission and Registration Information

Degree Progression Policies & Procedures

In addition, the Graduate College website contains additional information regarding policies

and procedures.

Nothing in this handbook supersedes any NSHE, UNLV, or Graduate College policy.

HANDBOOK INFORMATION

Last revised Revised by Changes summary

January 9, 2015 J. Word Created and revised per GC guidance

January 21, 2015 C. Maldonado Provided program specific information and sent to J.

Word for review