UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

E X A M I N AT I O N O F G R A D U AT E T H E S E S A N D D I S S E R TAT I O N S Guidelines and instructions for the preparation of Theses and Dissertations for submission for examination are contained in the Thesis and Dissertation Manual that is posted on the UTech Website – www.utech.edu.jm ; e-copies are also distributed to students through their College/Faculty. S U P E R V I S I O N O F G R A D U AT E D E G R E E S G R A D U AT E T A U G H T D E G R E E S The general principle regarding eligibility of supervisors of graduate students pursuing taught degrees is that supervisors must be suitably qualified (possess at least one degree above that being pursued by students being supervised) and experienced individuals (at least 3–5 years’ experience in the field). G R A D U AT E R E S E A R C H D E G R E E S P A N E L O F S U P E R V I S O R S Students pursing graduate research degrees are supervised by a panel of two or more super- visors. The use of a supervisory panel has bene- fits for both students and the members of the panel. A supervisory panel can give students access to a multifaceted support network, with a cross-section of experience and knowledge to guide them through to successful completion of their research degrees. The panel also pro- vides valuable staff development opportunities for secondary members of staff to gain experi- ence and skills required to become an effective research supervisors. P R I N C I PA L S U P E R V I S O R S Principal Supervisors have primary responsibil- ity for the technical direction of the research work of students pursuing graduate research degrees, and must be recognized experts in the field of study. Therefore, Principal Supervisors must hold terminal qualification in the field, be actively engaged in research in the field, have a record of scholarly publications (published at least five peer-reviewed papers in the field, for the supervision of PhD candidates, and at least three papers for the supervision of MPhil candi- dates); hold an academic appointment in the University of Technology, Jamaica, or another recognized university; and preferably have prior experience in the supervision of graduate research students. C O - S U P E R V I S O R S The co-supervisors meet essentially the same requirements (with the exception of the requirement of publishing three/five papers in the field) for the Principal Supervisor, but may be drawn from outside of academia. This will ensure that the direction and monitoring of the student’s progress is informed by up-to-date subject knowledge and research developments in the relevant industries. U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A – S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 E X A M I N A T I O N S 130