Each graduate student must have at least one faculty advisor. Graduate students may also have co-advisors if this is the optimal situation for the advisors and student.
- Advises the student regarding course work and general academic requirements.
- Guides the student through their program.
- Serves as the chair of the student’s supervisory committee and assists the student in selecting committee members.
A faculty member has the right to decline supervision of research or project by any graduate student, regardless of the origin of the research problem.
Resources for students (and faculty):
- Graduate orientation offered online: https://canvas.unl.edu/courses/97621.
- Developing your individual development plan (IDP): https://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/professional-development/individual-development-plan.
UNL Employees as Graduate Students
To reduce conflict of interest, University of Nebraska-Lincoln employees must identify a Nutrition and Health Sciences advisor other than their immediate University of Nebraska-Lincoln work supervisor. Their UNL work supervisor may serve on their supervisor committee as a committee member.