Home Faculty and Staff Resources for Dissertation Committees Resources for Dissertation Committees Guidelines and forms for establishing the dissertation committee. Guidelines Guidelines for Dissertation Committee Service It is recommended that the membership of the dissertation committee be submitted to the graduate school for approval at least six months prior to the student’s oral defense. Quick Reference Chart for Membership on Dissertation Committees For more information, please see the Guidelines For Dissertation Committee Service. Download a PDF version of this chart. Checklist for Dissertation Chairs The dissertation committee chair, working with department administrative staff, helps steer the student through the intellectual stages and institutional requirements of doctoral degree work. Dissertation Evaluations Dissertation Evaluation instructions Forms Dissertation Committee form