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Program Forms, Guides, and Resources

Forms

Proposal Examination Report Form

Research Advisory Committee Report Form

Guides and Program Information

By-Laws of the Graduate Program in Genetics

Graduate Catalog: Graduate Program in Genetics Information

Graduate Catalog: Genetics Program (BGE) Courses

Guide for Dissertation Proposals and Committee Meetings

Guide for Dissertation Defense and Graduation

Promotional Brochure for Graduate Program in Genetics

Words of Wisdom from Fellow Students

Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy

The Graduate Program in Genetics believes that the use of large language model generative AI tools is acceptable in certain instances. We expect students to become competent in all areas of their degree program, including writing proposals, dissertations, and manuscripts for publication. However, we recognize the potential for generative AI tools to assist in revising and editing written work. In the Genetics Program, students must synthesize their own content for qualifying examination proposals, research proposals, and dissertations. AI tools may be used only to improve the clarity or flow of the existing content. Students must give appropriate credit to generative AI tools whenever used and state the purpose for which they were employed. Failure to do so will be regarded as scholarly misconduct and will result in penalties, including possible dismissal from the Program. In courses offered by the Genetics Program (designated as BGE in the Graduate Catalog), generative AI tools cannot be used for assignments and examinations unless explicitly permitted by the course director. Moreover, course directors are encouraged to implement assessment strategies that preclude the possible use of generative AI.

Student Leave Policy

Students on an approved leave of absence from the Graduate Program in Genetics may interact with faculty and staff regarding transitioning back to the program, course enrollment for future semesters, career advice, etc. They also may continue to interact with Genetics Program-specific professional organizations. However, students on leave are not allowed to access previously assigned office and laboratory spaces and must return keys to these areas. They also must remove personal items from these spaces promptly and, if possible, prior to beginning the leave. Requests for exceptions to restrictions on access should be made to the research advisor and Graduate Program Director; written approval of both is needed for continued access.