62 total respondents for this item. Selected comments: I enjoyed listening to Dr. Cunningham.

He was very motivating as he spoke of our responsibilities as doctoral students (LS 719) I enjoyed and appreciated the two presenters sharing their experiences. I also enjoyed Dr. Debela's exercise in qualitative research. He is very clever and effective (Data Collection and Surveys) I thought it was a great line up of sessions. Loved the information on iPad apps (iPad apps) Thanks Dr. Childress and doc student! (Choosing a dissertation topic) 58 of 61 respondents said their respective session should be offered in the future (the next item).

53 total respondents for this item. Selected comments: Very helpful! I will definitely use some of the software highlighted in this session. i probably would not have thought to seek out these programs.... (Software for Writing) I thought I knew it all already, but the instructor gave hints and tips that are very useful. (Library Resources) Hannah and Brenda packed the hour with tons of great ideas and real info on exactly how to go about it. Especially helpful to put it all in terms we could understand. Great! (Portfolio Opportunities) 49 of 52 respondents said their respective session should be offered in the future (the next item).

63 total respondents for this item. Selected comments: We had a great discussion going! I believe it made us all feel better about where we are in the program. (Cohort Discussion 2011) Helped me with when I present my portfolio! (Portfolio Defense Discussion) Helpful to have time set aside for this. (Meeting with Chair) This session allayed some fears and gave me information to better prepare my Prospectus. (Prospectus Defense Discussion) 54 of 61 respondents said their respective session should be offered in the future (the next item).

52 total respondents to this item. Selected comments: Reaffirmed various aspects of writing. Dr. Simone continues to refresh my interest in writing...learning to write well has been a long and difficult road for me! (Getting Published) Valuable info (Creating an Online Portfolio) Very nice session....lots of useful information (LS 719 Student Q & A) This is always a great session to have because so many of us are at this point. (Portfolio Displays) It is a welcome opportunity to spend individual time with one's chairperson (Meeting with Chair)

47 of 53 respondents said their respective session should be offered in the future (the next item).

67 total respondents to this item. Selected comments: It was very helpful to have Dr. Cunningham explain the portfolio was not a checklist but a journey, his suggestion of the journal was well received and I have already purchased a journal and am taking daily notes, thoughts, etc. I appreciated his kind words of the achievement we have already reached by being accepted into the program. I love the strands because we get to network with others in our same spot. It was probably the best one I've attended in my time in the program. Was a great day and made me feel better about where I was in the program. I really learned a lot.

Writing Students:
Selected comments: Yes, the meetings with chairs and peer groups should continue. We benefit from time with others to share experiences I appreciated meeting with my chair and peer groups and believe that it benefited my progress. Meeting with chairs and peers is a good use of time and provides a connection we need in the absence of regular class meetings