The Doctoral Student Forum (DSF) is an organization of nursing students in the PhD program, officially recognized by the University. The goals and objectives are to provide students with opportunities within the group to air concerns, beliefs, and practices related to their educational experiences. Meetings are held monthly in the Doctoral Student Lounge, 323 Cohn. Students serve on College of Nursing committees, such as; Faculty Search Committee, Doctoral Program Committee, Faculty Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee and the Center for Health Research Advisory Committee. Special events, such as Homecoming, receptions for new students, and other social events are sponsored by the group.
All doctoral nursing students are members by virtue of admission to the Doctoral program. Members who wish to receive minutes and to be put on the Forum's mailing list are asked to pay yearly dues of $20.00 (2006). The dues are used to cover expenses and further the goals of the Doctoral Student Forum. The Blackboard site, through Pipeline, is NUR_DSF_0312: Doctoral Student Forum.
