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Online portal serves as resource hub for doctoral students, featuring consolidated written and video resources on academic pathways, dissertation requirements and program guidance

���۴�ý College of Doctoral Studies expands its student support system with the launch of a new online portal, CDS Central, featuring consolidated resources for doctoral students on academic pathways, dissertation requirements, and general program guidance with written and video resources and support.

“We have a vibrant community of busy, working adult scholars, and we are always seeking opportunities to support and enhance their learning experience,” shares Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies. “This new online portal supplements our system of support with 24-7 access to resources that help our practitioner scholars locate the right information in the moment.”

The CDS Central online portal is publicly available and accessible through the College of Doctoral Studies’ Research Hub home page menu or as a direct link. As part of the College’s broader learning culture, the Research Hub provides doctoral student support resources and showcases scholarly articles and research news focused on providing value-driven, real-world solutions.

The online portal is designed for anyone in the College of Doctoral Studies academic community. While created with the primary intent of providing a one-stop platform for doctoral students to have immediate, comprehensive access to information related to the dissertation and academic journey, CDS Central is also used as a resource for faculty and alumni to view current program materials and requirements.

As the objective of the doctoral journey is the successful completion of a primary research dissertation, CDS Central features many of the necessary support items focused on advancing students’ research including a dissertation handbook, library resources, and academic writing guides. “The resources are treated as living documents and frequently updated, so students can be sure the information they are viewing is current,” shares John Ramirez, MBA, MS/AJS-GHS, USA CSM (ret) and dean of operations for the College.

CDS Central joins the College’s Doctoral Education Ecosystem® of support and commitment to academic excellence and research innovation along with the Research Hub launched in 2023 and the recent growth of its Alumni Mentor Program.

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CDS Central is publicly available here.

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