Oral Defense Recording Requirement Guidance

This document is a guide outlining the recording requirements for doctoral oral defenses at the College of Doctoral Studies (CDS). It specifies that oral defenses conducted via approved virtual platforms must be recorded to ensure academic integrity, consistency, and compliance with accreditation standards. The guide details the responsibilities of doctoral candidates, including the necessity of recording the entire defense, which consists of the formal presentation and the question-and-answer session. It also mandates that all participants, including the candidate and committee members, must have their cameras enabled during the session, with exceptions only for technical disruptions or approved accommodations. The document further instructs candidates on uploading the recording to their Doctoral Classroom and emphasizes the importance of using CDS-approved technology platforms. Additionally, it highlights the significance of recording for maintaining academic integrity, fair evaluation, and accreditation purposes, while providing best practices for a smooth defense experience.