Thank you for agreeing to participate in the Sage Educational Leadership doctoral program as a third reader on a dissertation committee for a candidate in the program. The defenses for the NYC candidates will be held in NYC, specific location and dates to be determined. The Albany candidate defenses will be held on the Albany campus, specific location and dates to be determined. The compensation for participation as a Third Committee Member for a Sage EDL candidate is $300. At the time of the defense, a claim form for processing will be completed. Your role in this regard is as an Independent Contractor, not an employee of The Sage Colleges. To indicate your agreement to these conditions, please sign and return a copy of this correspondence. The name of the candidate will be inserted and a copy returned to you with my signature for your records. Dr. Daniel Alemu, Director of Research for the EDL program, will be contacting you with the information about your candidate and the specific responsibilities and expectations of a Third Committee Member. Should you have follow up questions, Dr. Alemu, can be contacted at [email protected]. Your willingness to provide significant expertise to our candidates is greatly appreciated and enhances their individual experience as well as the respect that the program has earned throughout the northeast region.