Individual Interdisciplinary Program (IIP) Student Handbook

Disclaimer

This handbook is subject to change without prior notice. Students will be notified of changes that may affect their programs. In cases of conflict between this handbook and the Graduate Catalog, the Graduate Catalog takes precedence.

Official Communications and Policy Documents  

Primary Communication: Ohio University email is the official notification system. Students must monitor their OHIO email regularly. 

Official Resources: 

  • Graduate Catalog - Official university graduate policies. Be sure to click on the newest Graduate Catalog. 

Contact Information  

Graduate Program Director 
Andrew Ray, Ph.D. 
Email: raya@ohio.edu 

Graduate Program Assistant Director 
Ruth Lu, Ph.D. 
Email: ruthlu@ohio.edu 

Office of the Dean 
David Koonce, Ph.D. 
Dean, Graduate College 
Email: koonce@ohio.edu 

Greg Newton, Ph.D. 
Associate Dean  
Email: newtong@ohio.edu 

Katherine Tadlock, Ph.D. 
Assistant Dean, Graduate College 
Email: tadlockk@ohio.edu 

About the Individual Interdisciplinary Program (IIP)

The Individual Interdisciplinary Program represents a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary methods of intellectual inquiry. It provides a means to build upon and expand the numerous instances of interdisciplinary research occurring across campus. 

Additional Key Features: 

  • Integrates expertise from multiple academic disciplines 
  • Provides opportunities unavailable in single-discipline programs 
  • Facilitates interdisciplinary grant applications for faculty 
  • Requires close collaboration with a minimum of three faculty advisors 
  • Centers on direct interaction between students and their Guidance Committee 

Program Value: The IIP's key value lies in offering study opportunities that cannot be achieved through existing discipline-specific degree programs.