[Asis-l] Accepting Application, Emporia State University SLIM, Ph.D. Program

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*Emporia State University*
*School of Library and Information Management*
*Doctor of Philosophy, Library and Information Management*
*slim.emporia.edu <http://slim.emporia.edu>*

We are accepting applications for the fall 2018 Ph.D. student cohort.
Complete applications will be reviewed before March 1, 2018 and
notifications of decisions by May 1, 2018.

To inquire about the program, please contact Dr. Mirah Dow, Ph.D. Program
Director, mdow at emporia.edu

*Requirements*
To be considered for the program, an applicant must provide the following:

   - Cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
   - A GRE score of at least 304 (total verbal reasoning and quantitative
   scores);
   - Three current letters of recommendation that speak to an applicant’s
   qualifications for graduate study and research;
   - A sample of written work that demonstrates an applicant’s scholarly
   writing ability;
   - A 200-300 word statement outlining the applicant’s career goals and
   research interests; and
   - When appropriate, a strong performance on the TOEFL, usually evidenced
   by a score of 650 or above.

In some cases, an applicant who does not meet the above criteria may be
admitted on academic probation. Academic probation allows a student the
opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to succeed with doctoral level
course work.

*Send Application*
Please complete the graduate school application form at
https://www.emporia.edu/grad/admissions/,
<https://www.emporia.edu/grad/admissions/> and submit supplemental
application materials to gradinfo at emporia.edu. <gradinfo at emporia.edu>

*International Students *- Please complete the online application found at
https://apply.emporia.edu/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/pages/welcome.
<https://apply.emporia.edu/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/pages/welcome.aspx>

*Ph.D. Student Award Package*
*Beginning in fall 2018, the School of Library and Information Management
(SLIM) will offer graduate assistantship awards to two (2) Ph.D. students.
Eligible individuals for these awards must first be accepted by the SLIM
faculty in the Doctor of Philosophy degree program, complete all the ESU
admission requirements and be found eligible for a graduate degree.*

Each Ph.D. student selected will be awarded an ESU graduate assistantship
award with tuition waiver that requires 20 hours worked per week for a full
semester and an employment contract ($20,000) at SLIM that requires 20
hours worked per week for 12 months. Selected students will have
opportunities to gain professional experience through teaching, conducting
research with SLIM faculty, and/or administrative assistant duties.

For complete information about ESU graduate assistantships, please see the
Emporia State University, Graduate School, Graduate Policy Handbook, fall
2017/spring 2018 at http://www.emporia.edu/grad/docs/policyhandbook.pdf

Applicants for these awards must submit an application using the Ph.D.
Student Award Package https://www.emporia.edu/slim/programs/ph.d.-program/
Ph.D.+Award+Package+form.pdf?language_id=1

*More about the Ph.D. Program*
Prepares scholars to conduct significant research that contributes to the
theory base of library and information science and addresses contemporary
issues.

Concentrations in Library Science; Instructional Design Technology; and,
Information Systems

Develops excellent researchers, university educators, and leaders for
libraries and information
organizations.

Offers scholarships to all admitted students.

Admits new students every two years; new cohort in fall 2018

Provides instruction on Canvas supplemented by weekend-intensive classes

Classes are held at Emporia State University-KC, Overland Park, KS, and a
short drive from Kansas City International Airport.

*Mirah J. Dow, BSE, MLS, PhD*
Professor, Director, Ph.D. Program
STEM-ALL, Director and Co-PI
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
mdow at emporia.edu
620-341-5203 <(620)%20341-5203>
www.emporia.edu/slim
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