Graduate Student Annual Evaluation

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Evaluation scale key (higher scores are better)

Significant assistance required (1) – the student cannot complete the task without significant assistance
Moderate (2) – the student requires moderate assistance with this task
Minimal (3) – the student requires minimal assistance with this task
Very Infrequent (4) – the student requires almost no assistance with this task and can perform it with little supervision
No assistance required, performed fully independently (5) – the student can fully complete this task with no assistance or supervision

It is expected that evaluations will reflect where the student is in their academic and training progress; e.g. first year MS students will naturally achieve lower scores that 4th year PhD students. So the performance expectations will be taken into account when evaluations are reviewed by the CFGS.

Ability to Design, Conduct, and Analyze Research
Significant assistance required (1)Moderate (2)Minimal (3)Very Infrequent (4)No assistance required, performed fully independently (5)Not observed
Can design controlled experiments *
Able to solve problems in the laboratory *
Can perform statistics *
Conducts procedures competently *
Demonstrates appropriate technical skills *
Seeks out and uses consultations with other researchers effectively *
Conducts research ethically *
Research Knowledge
Significant assistance required (1)Moderate (2)Minimal (3)Very Infrequent (4)No assistance required, performed fully independently (5)Not observed
Understands basic science of chosen field *
Familiar with and understands relevant literature *
Can critically problem solve *
Appropriately interprets lab data *
Professional Conduct
Significant assistance required (1)Moderate (2)Minimal (3)Very Infrequent (4)No assistance required, performed fully independently (5)Not observed
Is fully prepared at the start of an experiment *
Demonstrates good work ethic *
Interacts with others in a thoughtful fashion *
Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, and Resiliency
Significant assistance required (1)Moderate (2)Minimal (3)Very Infrequent (4)No assistance required, performed fully independently (5)Not observed
Communicates effectively and respectfully with all lab members *
Interacts collegially with other faculty and their lab members *
Demonstrates enthusiasm *
Accepts responsibility *
Accepts constructive criticism *
Handles adversity well *
Demonstrates judgment and maturity *
Supports a "team effort" *
Clerical / Managerial Skills
Significant assistance required (1)Moderate (2)Minimal (3)Very Infrequent (4)No assistance required, performed fully independently (5)Not observed
Maintains up-to-date lab notebook and reports *
Arrives for meetings and seminars on time *
Research Activity, Course Work, Publications
Significant assistance required (1)Moderate (2)Minimal (3)Very Infrequent (4)No assistance required, performed fully independently (5)Not observed
Maintains appropriate progress on research and projects *
Is cognizant of requirements and status in the graduate program *
Consults with advisor(s) in a timely and appropriate manner before presentations *
Completes presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts in a timely fashion *
Seeks out and responds to feedback on research presentations and manuscripts *
Conferences / Meetings
Significant assistance required (1)Moderate (2)Minimal (3)Very Infrequent (4)No assistance required, performed fully independently (5)Not observed
Participates in journal club, attends pertinent conferences *