Role of Examination Chair:

• Represent the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
• Moderate the defence proceedings; ensure fairness
• Ensure that any questions raised by the External Examiner are address by the Candidate during the question period
• Moderate the in camera discussion of the examining committee and convey the outcome to the Candidate
• Submit a report on the Final Doctoral Examination to the Dean of Graduate Studies using the from provided

Role of Each Examining Committee Member:

• Represent her/his academic discipline
• Scrutinize the dissertation in preparation for the defence
• Formulate and independent opinion of the work
• Question the Candidate at the Defence about the contents of the dissertation and her/his relevant knowledge
• Participate in the in camera discussion and provide an opinion on the recommendation to the Dean of Graduate Studies

Special Responsibility of the Research Supervisor(s)

• Be prepared to put to the Candidate any questions raised in the External Examiner's report (if the External Examiner is not participating)

Special Responsibility of the University Examiners

• Represent the broad academic standards of UBC
• Evaluate whether the Candidate's work and presentation meet her/his expectations for UBC's standards of excellence