Important! Regular LDL Course Participants
If you are enrolled in a regular LDL course (not the Exam Sequence)) that meets on Mondays, refer to the courses page for Zoom information.
Recurring Zoom Link (except for the regular classes)
- Meeting ID: 943597235
- Contact a TA for the meeting passcode (for those familiar with our Zoom sessions, the passcode is the same)
- Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acfTQbmbrh
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+16513728299,,943597235# US (Minnesota)
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While the regular LDL courses have their own Zoom link(s), all of our group advising sessions, writing retreats, virtual meet-ups, workshops, peer presentations, some onboarding, and student-alumni events take place on our recurring LDL Zoom link unless otherwise noted. Note that individual advising sessions have a different Zoom link.
New LDL Program Students
Purpose: Provide an overview of the LDL program, requirements, and resources
Audience: New Masters and Doctoral students accepted into the LDL concentration
View the Happening Now page for the dates and the Zoom details.
New LDL Course Participants
Purpose: Supplementary to the required asynchronous onboarding, this session will highlight the most important things and serve as an open Q&A
Audience: Anyone who has not previously taken a course from Dr. Cope, Dr. Kalantzis, or Dr. Francis using the CGScholar platform
View the Happening Now page for the dates and the Zoom details, typically this is held during the first week of Office Hours.
In-Person Gatherings
Purpose: To establish and maintain in-person connections
Stay tuned as we strive to bring you more in-person gathering options. Note that these are optional and any travel or lodging expenses are the responsibility of the student.
- LDL Gathering: A three-day session (Thursday to Saturday) annually
- College of Education Graduate Student Conference (A research-focused conference available both in-person and remotely)
- Graduation ceremonies are another opportunity to connect in-person with peers and advisors
Exam-Dissertation Sequence Students
As a part of the Exam-Dissertation Sequence (EDS) we hold regular workshops and weekly group advising sessions. We also are always available to meet with students individually. While the workshops and group advising sessions are optional, we strongly encourage active participation throughout your EDS journey in order for you to receive the most support and guidance possible. Apart from the optional sessions, some sessions are required (see below).
Exam-Dissertation Sequence-Specific Workshops
Purpose: Receive instruction on a core part of the exam-dissertation sequence, such as getting starting, the General Field, Methodology, and more.
- Mondays (times vary) (US Central Time) during the regular course term, cancelled for all U.S. National holidays.
- No sessions are held during Summer session 2
Refer to emails and our Happening Now page for specific dates and topics. Occasionally these sessions will be repurposed or cancelled based on students’ needs.
Exam-Dissertation Sequence Small Group Collaborative Sessions
Purpose: Join with peers who are at the same stage as you within the EDS. These are peer-led sessions where students set the agenda. Select a breakout room after joining our LDL Zoom link. The dissertation advisor may visit a specific breakout room
- Mondays, (times vary) (US Central Time) during the regular course term, cancelled for all U.S. National holidays.
- Refer to emails and our Happening Now page for specific dates and topics. Occasionally these sessions will be repurposed or cancelled based on students’ needs.
Exam-Dissertation Sequence Live Group Advising Sessions
Purpose: Join with faculty advisors and peers to ask questions, request feedback, and/or share progress. During each session, three to five students will volunteer to “present”. All participants can contribute to and/or learn from the discussion.
- Mondays, 7:30 – 8:30 pm (US Central Time) during the regular course term, cancelled for all U.S. National holidays. Note that during Summer session 2 these will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 pm US Central Time.
- Most Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:00 am (US Central Time) during the regular course term. Refer to the Happening Now page for the most up-to-date schedule.
Refer to the Google tracker to sign up to present or ask questions. Please come prepared with a brief slide that introduces your topics, research question, and/or logic model to provide context for the discussion.
Required Exam-Dissertation Sequence Touchpoints
Some of the sessions below are well-suited for the group advising session format, as the dialogue will benefit your peers, and your peers can get to know you and the work that you are hoping to examine. Also, these times are estimated. Some circumstances may warrant a longer conversation while others may move more expediently.
| Session | Attendees | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 15-minute informal phone call | Dr. Francis | Starting the Exam-Dissertation Sequence; ensure you are clear on requirements, including the process and milestones before you officially begin. This should be sometime during the semester prior to when you think you want to start. |
| 30-minute individual advising or group advising | Dr. Kalantzis Dr. Francis | General Field topic approval before you begin getting too far into your general field literature search (see: https://cgscholar.com/community/community_profiles/ldl-doctoral-dissertation-sequence/community_updates/172866) |
| 30-minute individual advising or group advising | Dr. Kalantzis Dr. Francis | Methodology selection and research question(s) Review of logic model |
| 15-minute individual advising or group advising | Dr. Kalantzis Dr. Francis | Data collection strategy Review of final logic model |
| 60-minute individual advising | Dr. Kalantzis Dr. Francis | Results and findings after you have drafted Chapter 4 |
Individual Advising Sessions
In addition to the mandatory advising sessions, you may schedule individual advising sessions with your faculty advisor (Dr. Kalantzis or Dr. Cope) , the dissertation supervisor (Dr. Kalantzis), or the LDL program and dissertation advisor (Dr. Francis). While Dr. Cope may be your assigned faculty advisor, Dr. Kalantzis and Dr. Francis are your main contacts for the exam-dissertation sequence.
The EDS group advising sessions are a valuable opportunity to receive live feedback from faculty advisors and peers, but we recognize that some circumstances warrant individual advising sessions.
Program Planning
- Meet with Dr. Francis to discuss your overall LDL program plan at the beginning and periodically throughout your degree program
- Please include a copy of your latest program plan and a list of questions you’d like to discuss
- Contact Dr. Francis directly to arrange a meeting time
Initial Exam-Dissertation Sequence Advising with Dr. Francis (LDL Dissertation Advisor)
- Meet with Dr. Francis for your initial EDS Advising session, logistical matters, and/or for initial feedback on your general and special field topics, research questions, literature review, methodology, or findings.
- Contact Dr. Francis directly to arrange a meeting time
Meeting with Dr. Kalantzis (Dissertation Supervisor)
- Meet with Dr. Kalantzis for your advanced discussions on your research questions, literature review, methodology, and findings.
- Tuesdays during normal US daytime hours.
- Sign up for a time on the Advising Sessions Google Sheet in Central Time
- AND send Dr. Francis an email of your desired time. If the time works with Dr. Kalantzis’ schedule, we will send a calendar invite