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Following completion of the comprehensive exams, an Admission to Candidacy form is sent to the Registrar’s Office and the student becomes a candidate for the doctoral degree. At this stage, the student is eligible to register for dissertation credit hours (at least 24 dissertation credit hours are required). The University requires a minimum period of six months between admission to candidacy and granting of the degree. However, it is extremely rare for a student to complete a dissertation within such a short time frame. Most students take a year or longer to complete a dissertation.

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After being admitted to candidacy, students focus primarily on their dissertation. The major professor and supervisory committee assume major roles in helping students define an acceptable project and follow through on its completion. The College requires that doctoral candidates prepare a dissertation prospectus that will enable the committee to determine if the project is acceptable. The prospectus defense is a special meeting of the doctoral student and doctoral committee members. During this session, the group strives to reach consensus regarding the proposal and study methodology. If the prospectus is approved, the student may move ahead with the study as described, subject to any changes the committee may request. Once the student has satisfactorily defended the prospectus, the dissertation director, committee members, and dean will sign the Prospectus Defense Form, which will be put in the student’s file. Students may not proceed with dissertation research until the prospectus has been approved by the committee. The student’s committee members determine the exact parameters of the prospectus. Generally, the prospectus includes a problem statement and introduction, a literature review, and the research methods to be used. Dissertation and Dissertation Defense Doctoral students are required to complete at least 24 dissertation credits while working on a dissertation. Students are expected to register for several credits during each semester in which they are completing work associated with the dissertation. Until the dissertation is completed, students must register for at least 2 dissertation credits each semester, even after they have completed the University minimum of 24 credits. Generally, the candidate works most closely with his/her dissertation advisor/ major professor, although regular contact is expected with other committee members as well. Once the dissertation is judged acceptable by the major professor, the student schedules a formal dissertation defense date. The University requires that the student provide all participating faculty members with a copy of the dissertation at least four weeks before the scheduled defense date. The student will need to fill out the appropriate paperwork with the Graduate School for their defense announcement at least two weeks prior to the dissertation defense. The defense is open to anyone in the University, and students should expect that some strangers might be present. Doctoral theses must be presented in an acceptable form before they will receive clearance from the University. The submission process and formatting requirements for electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) are outlined in the Guidelines and Requirements for Theses, Treatises, and Dissertations . All students must submit their thesis, treatise, or dissertation electronically For more information on ETDs at FSU, visit the FSU Library’s Electronic Thesis and Dissertation website . University deadlines for submission of the final document are established for each academic semester and must be met or graduation will be delayed.

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Students are reminded to seek IRB approval prior to commencing any research involving human subjects. The student’s name must appear on the approval form as a PI or co-PI for the period of time when the student’s research was conducted. Failure to obtain the required approvals may result in the dissertation being permanently embargoes and unpublishable in any form.

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The dissertation must be submitted electronically. All dissertations will be published by microfilm under the plan provided by University Microfilms International (UMI), and the abstracts will be published and distributed in Dissertation Abstracts International (DAI). A charge is paid by the candidate at the Office of Student Financial Services for payment to UMI. Microfilming does not preclude later publication. If a dissertation writer so desires, copyright may be obtained through UMI by indicating choice of copyright on the first page of the agreement form, signing the copyright line on the back of the agreement form, and paying a fee to the Office of Student Financial Services.

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FSU and Clemson’s over-under total are both set at 9.5 wins; will they both hit the over? Chip Patterson says yes.

Analysis : The Seminoles don’t get much of a break when it comes to their schedule, but Mike Norvell has done a great job of reinforcing depth throughout the roster with the transfer portal. So even though the Seminoles lost 10 players to the 2024 NFL Draft , a quick scan of the depth chart still shows an ACC title contender. Florida State will have one of the best pass-rushing tandems in the ACC with Patrick Payton and Marvin Jones Jr. , as well as a collection of skill position talent that should set up QB DJ Uiagalelei for success in his return to the ACC. Over 9.5 (-105)

I disagree about the schedule; I actually think it sets up nicely.

Alex Mastromanno had an incredible year last year as one of the best punters in the country and the Walter Camp association has recognized that:

Congratulations to @AlexMastromanno for being named a Preseason first-team All-American by @WalterCampFF ! : https://t.co/DAX2i62Gve #NoleFamily | #KeepCLIMBing pic.twitter.com/2KlcKea0pb — FSU Football (@FSUFootball) July 1, 2024

It’s a little funny seeing everyone’s reaction to FSU’s welcome to the ACC post for the ACC’s newest members; case in point:

We see the suitcases behind you https://t.co/Ep36obxvOT — Josh Pate (@LateKickJosh) July 1, 2024

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Four-star LB Tavion Wallace is set to announce his commitment; so far NoleThru&Thru has only missed on one commitment so far ( and that one went in our favor ); let’s hope he continues to be right today.

As reported by Chris Nee; Four-star WR Daylan McCutcheon has announced a commitment date and the ‘Noles are in good position for his decision on the 13th.

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Get to know No. 12 Draft prospect James Tibbs

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Fresh off leading Florida State to the semifinals of the College World Series, James Tibbs has shot up to being MLB Pipeline’s No. 12 overall prospect eligible for the 2024 Draft. Here’s what you need to know about the highly touted outfielder before he goes pro.

FAST FACTS Position : OF Ht/Wt : 6-foot-0, 201 lbs B/T : Left/left DOB : Oct. 1, 2002 College : Florida State High school : Pope High School (Ga.) Born : Atlanta, Ga. MLB Pipeline Ranking : No. 12

Winning pedigree

Even before he led his Florida State squad to Omaha this year, Tibbs had demonstrated an ability to know how to win.

In fact, this ability was put on display as soon as he arrived at Pope High School. Making the varsity team as a freshman in the spring of 2018, he helped the team to its fourth state title in school history, winning the Georgia High School Association 6A Championship in a best-of-three series despite losing the first game and trailing in the seventh (and final regulation) inning of Game 2. Pope also made deep runs in both of Tibbs’ remaining high school seasons during which there was a state tournament, though it lost in the 2019 championship and 2021 semifinals.

From an individual standpoint, Tibbs also excelled, earning First Team All-Georgia honors in each of his final two non-shortened seasons. He wasn’t drafted out of high school despite these accolades, but that hasn’t prevented him from having a strong chance to eventually become the sixth Pope alumnus to make an MLB roster.

Rivalry be damned. Really cool moment between two of the best players in college baseball this season. #FSU had just been eliminated, #Gators were waiting to take their place in the home dugout Jac Caglianone and James Tibbs III exchanging a few words and hugs pic.twitter.com/Rk9r23PZsd — Daren Stoltzfus WESH (@DarenStoltzfus) June 19, 2024

Immediate college contributions

You want to talk about making an early impact? Tibbs didn’t just start as a freshman, and he didn’t just play well in his first game. He took it even further by homering on the very first pitch he saw as a collegiate player in February 2022, going yard against James Madison to take the lead in a season-opening 4-1 victory.

And James Tibbs goes deep on his first pitch as a Nole to give FSU the lead! B2 | JMU 1, FSU 2 📺 https://t.co/YDjKClblh9 pic.twitter.com/atpmIBwz5H — FSU Baseball (@FSUBaseball) February 18, 2022

That day set the tone for a strong freshman season in which Tibbs finished with a .300/.411/.553 batting line, leading the team in slugging percentage and earning Baseball America Second Team Freshman All-American honors in the process.

His sophomore season saw him improve to a .339/.471/.682 batting line, followed by a strong showing at the ensuing summer’s Cape Cod League, where he finished tied for third with six home runs. But even that didn’t match the standard he set in his junior and final college season. Tibbs’ hitting numbers got into video game territory, finishing with a .363 batting average, .488 OBP and .777 slugging percentage, adding to a 1.264 OPS.

His 28 home runs were the most for a Seminole since Marshall McDougall hit 28 in 1999, while his 95 RBIs ranked second in the country (trailing Morehead State’s Roman Kuntz) and were also the most at Florida State since McDougall in 1999. He was named the ACC Player of the Year , along with being a unanimous First Team All-American by the likes of Perfect Game, D1Baseball, Baseball America, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).

From a team standpoint, Florida State had an impressive turnaround in 2024. One year after snapping a 44-season NCAA Tournament streak -- tied for the longest in NCAA Division I men’s or women’s sports history, with Miami baseball -- the Seminoles responded by making it all the way to the semifinals in Omaha , falling to the Tennessee team that went on to win it all. It was the Seminoles’ first time reaching the College World Series since 2019, and the team’s 49 wins were its most since having 50 in 2012.

Props to James Tibbs III -- ACC Player of the Year extremely gracious in defeat. It's not easy to sit under those lights and field those questions. He did it with class. #FSU #MCWS 📹 via NCAA pic.twitter.com/cAxso7eMTp — Daren Stoltzfus WESH (@DarenStoltzfus) June 20, 2024

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Big-time bat

As one might guess by taking a quick glance at his collegiate hitting numbers, Tibbs’ bat is the most appealing trait at the professional level. According to MLB’s 20-to-80 scouting scale , his contact and his power are his two above-average characteristics, while his fielding, throwing and running were all deemed by MLB Pipeline as average at best.

Beyond sheer power, improved plate discipline was a defining trait of his college career. He had more home runs than strikeouts for much of his junior season, though he ultimately finished with slightly more K’s than dingers (by a 37-to-28 margin). Still, he had a career-high walk total and a career-low strikeout total in 2024, which, when combined with his ability to hit the long ball, led to his best season yet.

“Being able to think out situations, not let the game speed up for me. Being in the Cape this summer was super special for me … just being able to figure out how to play to my strengths,” Tibbs said on the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast , when asked about the biggest difference for him in the 2024 season. “I just think it’s about being able to be consistent with my approach and pre-game routines, as all of those things help me be comfortable in whatever situation comes my way. Just being who I am and not trying to do too much.”

In the field, MLB Pipeline has hypothesized that he might move to first base at the pro level due to his lack of speed, a spot he did play at times with the Seminoles in 2023. Regardless of how that plays out, he has a strong chance to become the first Florida State player picked in the top 20 since Buster Posey went fifth overall back in 2008.

James Tibbs went yard again today and man, do I love this swing. Hammered a line drive to CF at 111.3 earlier today, then hit this laser at 105.8 to extend FSU's lead. It would not be a shock to me if Tibbs ends up going in the top ten. pic.twitter.com/M7FhvaANhL — Tyler Jennings (@TylerJennings24) May 24, 2024

Character off the diamond

Off the field, a defining trait of Tibbs’ Florida State tenure was his ability to contribute in the classroom. As a junior, he was one of four Seminole athletes to be part of the ACC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee . He later went on to be named the 2024 ACC Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year , and he won the ACC’s Postgraduate Scholarship Award.

Tibbs graduated from FSU in May with a degree in political science and had a 3.53 GPA during his time there. Beyond the aforementioned Scholar-Athlete Award, he also was on the 2023 and 2024 All-ACC Academic Team and the ACC Academic Honor Roll all three years.

Much of his strong background can be attributed to his family upbringing. His parents, James II and Julie, have supported him the whole way -- even if they do it from slightly different locations.

“It’s funny, my parents [who are still married] don’t sit together during games. I think it’s hilarious, and I don’t know why they do it,” said Tibbs, who grew up as a die-hard Braves fan, on the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast. “They just kind of sit in opposite places because my mom likes to pace, she walks around the stadium, and my dad just sits there chilling and watching the games. It makes me laugh, such a hilarious dynamic. But they’re amazing people, and I wouldn’t be here without them.”

Later on the podcast, Tibbs noted that he believed the 2024 season was the first time in his baseball career that he had a name on the back of his jersey, and he was extremely honored to have the right to use the Roman numeral “III” to support his father and grandfather.

“To be able to represent my dad and grandfather, and to go out there and play for the Lord and play for those two people, is a huge honor for me. And I hope I do it the right way, the way they would want,” said Tibbs, who is nicknamed “JT3” because of his initials. “Obviously the name on the front is what matters most, but to represent not just myself and my team, but also the people that helped me be the person that I am today, is an extremely important thing that I take pride in.”

All in all, his character seems to match his on-field accomplishments. When all of that is added up, it should be an alluring combination for whichever team ends up calling his name in July.