REQUEST TO DESIGN A SPECIAL TRACK

 

Policies for Special Track

• A special track is appropriate when the individual's career development needs cannot be met by an existing track.
• Except for compelling circumstances, a special track should be approved by the CLIME committee at least one year prior to completion of the program.

Procedure for Requesting a Special Track

1. Consult with an advisor (supervisor, mentor, professional colleague) about the feasibility/appropriateness of the Special Track.

2. Draft a proposal for a plan that identifies the needed competencies after consultation with advisor and an expert in the subject area covered by the track.
3. Ask your advisor to submit a letter of support for the Special Track to the CLIME Committee.
4. Develop a statement of purpose for the Special Track. Explain in writing on separate paper:
   • Why you believe this Special Track will meet your present and future career goals; and
   • Submit the signed proposal and list of competencies
5. Submit the signed proposal with statement of purpose and list of competencies to the CLIME Committee for final approval.
6. Resubmit any departure from the approved Special Track to the CLIME Committee for approval.

 

Applicant's Name                                                                                         

 

Telephone                                                    Email                                      

 

Address                                                        Library                                    

 

 

 

Expected date of completion                                                                        

 

Date Submitted                                           

 

Title of the Special Track                                                         

Competencies in the Special Track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approval of this Proposal

 

Advisor signature                                                            Date                             

 

(Advisor: Please submit letter of support for this proposal confirming the Special Track is based on career needs.)

 

Participant signature                                                       Date                             

 

Comment                                                                                                             

 

                                                                                                                            

 

Chair, CLIME Committee signature                                                                       

 

Date                                                                     

 

Comment