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Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Program Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Academic Advising ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Program Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 4
CORE COURSES (12 Credit Hours) ................................................................................................................. 4
TS 505 Introduction to Technology and Society ................................................................................... 4
TS 506 Patterns of Change Technology and Culture ............................................................................. 4
TS 508 Contemporary Trends in Technology and Society .................................................................... 5
TS 509 Research Methods in Technology Studies ................................................................................ 5
Concentration Courses (15 Credit Hours) ..................................................................................................... 5
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (15 Credit Hours) ................................................... 5
IA 529 - Foreign and Domestic Terrorism and Information Warfare .................................................... 5
SSC 525 - Management/Leadership for Homeland Security................................................................. 5
SSC 530 - Administrating the Public Safety Agency .............................................................................. 5
SSC 535 - Planning and Decision Making for Homeland Security ......................................................... 5
SSC 540 - Human Resource Management in Public Safety Agencies.................................................... 6
SSC 545 - Managing the Critical Incident for Homeland Security ......................................................... 6
SSC 550 - Managing Technology in the Public Safety Environment ..................................................... 6
INFORMATION ASSURANCE (18 Credit Hours) ............................................................................................. 6
IA 532 - Audit Controls in Information Security .................................................................................... 6
IA 544 - Cyber Law and Compliance for IA Systems.............................................................................. 6
IA 622 - Risk, Vulnerability and Physical Analysis ................................................................................. 7
IA 642 - Enterprise Security................................................................................................................... 7
IA 643 - Disaster Recovery - Business Continuity.................................................................................. 7
IA 645 - Data Mining for IA Security...................................................................................................... 7
INTERDISCIPLINARY TECHNOLOGY (15 Credit Hours) ................................................................................... 7
Gender Studies ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Leadership & Technology ...................................................................................................................... 8
Public Administration ............................................................................................................................ 8
Technology and Culture ........................................................................................................................ 8
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Technology and Society ........................................................................................................................ 8
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (15 Credit Hours).......................................................................................... 8
TM 510 - Principles of Managing Technological Enterprises ................................................................ 9
TM 555 - Technology and Organization ................................................................................................ 9
TM 560 - Technology and Labor Relations............................................................................................ 9
TM 565 - Technology and Training........................................................................................................ 9
TM 615 - Implementing and Managing Technological Change ............................................................ 9
MS-TS CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 9
MS-TS Project Option Courses (3 Credit Hours) ........................................................................................... 9
Study Abroad to Italy – Capstone Option ............................................................................................. 9
MS-TS Thesis Option Courses (6 Credit Hours) ........................................................................................... 10
AWARDING THE MS-TS DEGREE ................................................................................................................. 10
Graduation Requirements & Audits.................................................................................................... 10
Participation in Commencement Ceremonies .................................................................................... 11
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCESSES- THE GRADUATE SCHOOL .............................................................. 12
Composition of the Review Committee ................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Notice to the Student.......................................................................................................................... 12
Review Meeting .................................................................................................................................. 12
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Preface
The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Technology Studies (MS-TS) program at Eastern
Michigan University prepares students to become leaders in a global environment where
technology is exponentially growing across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Grounded by a solid
foundation of research methods and core courses, students work together with an advisor to
customize a program to their unique interests. The many diverse graduate programs housed
within the College of Technology (COT) and the University provide flexibility when designing a
program of study.
MSTS courses are designed based on the following perspectives:
 How science, phenomena and society interact to shape technology applications;
 How technology applications are managed, deployed and assessed in society;
 How technical, organizational and human dimensions influence technology applications;
 How technological practices, ethics, and literacy impact each other.
The program prepares graduates for positions of increased responsibility in management,
government, industry programs, leadership in public service sectors, policy analysis, research
careers, and doctoral programs.
Many students have professional experience in business, industry, education or the military and
thus bring high expectations and standards into every class Classes are offered on-line, seminar
face-to-face on-campus, and hybrid blend of online and face-to-face. Working students may
enroll part-time or full-time with 6 years to complete the degree.
Concentrations include:
 Information Assurance
 Interdisciplinary Technology
 Technology Management
 Homeland Security & Emergency Management
The program is administrated by the Master of Science in Technology Studies (MS-TS) Program
Coordinator, Dr. Denise Pilato. The student handbook for the Eastern Michigan University MSTS program is a companion to other university documents, including the current Graduate
School Catalog available at:
http://catalog.emich.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=9853
If you have questions or concerns please contact us at cot_msts@emich.edu.
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Program Overview
Mission Statement
The MS-TS program focuses on the development of leaders with knowledge, skills, and
expertise for expanding and making original contributions to the interdisciplinary study of
technology, applied technology, and its impact on all aspects of life. In addition, building critical
thinking and problem solving skills are under the program’s mission.
Academic Advising
Upon admission to the program, each student is assigned an academic advisor. In selecting an
academic advisor, students should choose a faculty member with in their concentration who
shares their research interests and who will provide support and guidance through the entire
program. The academic advisor will guide and assist the student in selecting courses and
scheduling classes by completing a Program of Study (POS) form. The POS should be submitted
during the first semester to the Office or Records and Registration and later updated.
The courses selected on the POS can be changed with the approval of the academic advisor.
Some POS may include additional credit hours to provide learning opportunities at the discretion
of the student and academic advisor. Some programs of study may incorporate courses from
departments across the University as well as the College of Technology.
Program Structure
The Master of Science in Technology Studies curriculum consists of a minimum of 30 semester
credit hours of coursework beyond the Bachelor’s degree.
CORE COURSES (12 Credit Hours)
There are four core courses that provide foundation of knowledge for the student. These
courses are:
o TS 505
o TS 506
o TS 508
o TS 509
TS 505 Introduction to Technology and Society
Introduction to issues and analytical frameworks pertaining to technology and society. Through
interdisciplinary contemporary and classic readings, discussions and research, the class will
explore the intellectual, cultural, and ethical issues concerning the relationships of technology to
society. There is an emphasis on examination of workplace technology, information technology,
instructional technology, and everyday technology use with a focus on ethical and practical
applications arising from technology design and use. (3 Credit Hours)
TS 506 Patterns of Change Technology and Culture
An overview of significant patterns of change in the relationship between American technology
and culture. An interdisciplinary review of the reception and diffusion of technological
developments within a societal and cultural context. Includes examination of advancement,
acceptance, or rejection of technology implicit throughout the history of American progress. (3
Credit Hours)
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TS 508 Contemporary Trends in Technology and Society
A current issues seminar on trends and issues pertaining to technology and society. Topics may
include information access and control, sustainable technology developments, global trends
related to social and organizational aspects of technology, and other timely topics identified by
instructors. (3 Credit Hours)
TS 509 Research Methods in Technology Studies
Introduction to empirical approaches to assessing technology including various methodological
and statistical approaches for conducting research about technology and its impact. Examines
basic research designs and methods utilized in technology studies research within society, the
community and organizations. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences will be introduced
and used for basic descriptive and explanatory statistical calculations. (3 Credit Hours)
Concentration Courses (15 Credit Hours)
With consultation with their academic advisor, students will identify and select at least 15 credit
hours of concentration courses to support their area of interest. These courses may be within the
College of Technology or may be in other colleges as deemed appropriate by the students and
their academic advisor.
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (15 Credit Hours)
This concentration is restricted to those enrolled in EMU’s Staff and Command Executive
Leadership Program. This concentration is designed to prepare the professional fire or police
officer to effectively manage their agency. The knowledge, skills and abilities learned will assist
fire and police officers in problem analysis, management situations, project management, grant
funding projects, managing fiscal budgets, and managing personnel matters.
IA 529 - Foreign and Domestic Terrorism and Information Warfare
This is a technical course that provides for the preparation and response to a foreign or domestic
act of terrorism. Students will explore the technology of weapons of mass destruction, how to
prepare their communities, respond to the incident, and mitigate the effects of a terrorist act. (3
Credit Hours)
SSC 525 - Management/Leadership for Homeland Security
This course addresses various leadership theories and an analysis of public safety management
elements including planning, organizing, leading, controlling and communicating. The course is
presented in the context of, and applied to, internal police/fire/emergency management
administration. (2 Credit Hours)
SSC 530 - Administrating the Public Safety Agency
This course provides a “big picture” view of the public safety administrative process. Topics
include community relations, budgeting, employee wellness, line of duty deaths, legal issues,
consolidation of services, and the negotiation and administrative of labor contracts. These topics
are addressed from the perspective of the upper level command officer. (2 Credit Hours)
SSC 535 - Planning and Decision Making for Homeland Security
Planning and decision-making is central to the command officer’s role. This course provides the
foundation for the planning and decisions that must be made relevant to every aspect of
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administering an agency. The knowledge, skills, administration of the agency and homeland
security. (2 Credit Hours)
SSC 540 - Human Resource Management in Public Safety Agencies
Human Resource Management includes the process of recruiting, assessing, selecting, training,
placing of employees. It also involves managing employee performance (e.g., performance
evaluation). This course examines the staffing process and provides participants with tactics to
ensure the highest qualified candidate is selected and developed. (2 Credit Hours)
SSC 545 - Managing the Critical Incident for Homeland Security
This course applies current Homeland Security polices to critical decision making in tactical
situations. The student will apply mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery tactics as they
relate to intelligence, communication, and incident command. A table top exercise will provide
an application experience. (2 Credit Hours)
SSC 550 - Managing Technology in the Public Safety Environment
This course is an application of current software and management of the IT function as it applies
to public safety agencies. The student will utilize concepts from other courses in the application
of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio, and gain an understanding of how these
software programs are beneficial to the public safety organization. (2 Credit Hours)
INFORMATION ASSURANCE (18 Credit Hours)
Eastern Michigan University Information Assurance Program is a Center of Academic
Excellence in Information Assurance, sponsored by the National Security Agency. Our course
work is mapped at Committee on National Security Systems at the 4011 and 4012 Standards.
The Information Assurance Program at Eastern Michigan University is proud to be a partner in
the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) focused on cybersecurity awareness,
education, training, and professional development. The EMU IA Program is committed to
awareness and competence across the nation to develop an agile, highly skilled workforce
capable of responding to a dynamic and rapidly developing array of cyber threats.
Our course work at the bachelors and graduate level meets the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce
Framework and puts forth a working taxonomy and common lexicon that can be overlaid onto
any organization’s existing occupational structure. Our course framework addresses emerging
work requirements to help meet and exceed the National need for cyber security professionals.
IA 532 - Audit Controls in Information Security
A course for the information system security professional, emphasizing the audit and control of
information systems. The course follows the curricula recommendations of the Information
Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Information Systems Audit and Control
Foundation (ISACF) and uses Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
(COBIT). (3 Credit Hours)
IA 544 - Cyber Law and Compliance for IA Systems
An in-depth examination of the law dealing with computers and the Internet, including such
issues as intellectual property, electronic commerce, information privacy, freedom of expression,
cybercrime, jurisdiction, compliance3e and the policy that governs. Included are detailed
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analysis of significant legal case studies plus review of applicable federal and state legislation as
applied to such standards as HIPPA, Sarbanes Oxley, FISMA and FIPS 200 Compliance. (3
Credit Hours)
IA 622 - Risk, Vulnerability and Physical Analysis
The identification of threat, risk and vulnerability as applied to enterprise IT systems. The
physical safeguards and policies necessary to meet requirements for the protection of data,
personnel and property. Students will conduct a site security analysis of a facility. Gap analysis,
gap closure and counter measures will be discussed and documented in an effort to counter
identified vulnerabilities. (3 Credit Hours)
IA 642 - Enterprise Security
This course addresses end-to-end TCP/IP networking. Students will apply various skills and
techniques in a practical environment, increase their level of cyber navigation and
troubleshooting competence level and gain sound TCP/IP analysis and operator skills. (3 Credit
Hours)
IA 643 - Disaster Recovery - Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity is built upon the concepts of risk analysis and
business impact planning, this course is designed to provide a foundation and guide to
coordinated organizational emergency response and event management during and after a
disruptive occurrence. (2 Credit Hours)
IA 645 - Data Mining for IA Security
This course provides students with an effective immersion into the realm of Knowledge
Discovery and Data Mining. It follows a progressive approach that introduces relevant concepts
and techniques while preparing students to pursue graduate-level research avenues in Data
Mining, with an emphasis on the field of Information Assurance. (3 Credit Hours)
Incident response and analysis will be discussed alongside an introduction to the incident
handling best practices used to define, create and govern incident response practices.
Methodology and simulated incidents with practical labs will be studied. (3 Credit Hours)
INTERDISCIPLINARY TECHNOLOGY (15 Credit Hours)
Working with an advisor, students can custom design an interdisciplinary concentration that
includes different areas of study not addressed in other concentrations. This multifaceted
approach merges at least two disciplinary areas of study providing an integrative learning
experience combining technology and society courses. This might include technology and
gender, history, culture, or other specific areas of study. It encourages a broad-based education
integrating a central focus on technology with a directive application in a wide range of other
areas of study. An interdisciplinary study concentration offers the opportunity to tailor a
student’s degree toward a personalized professional path and academic objectives.
Gender Studies
This focus explores the conceptual, analytical, and practical aspects of gender in a global
technology context. The interdisciplinary nature of the gender studies focus allows students, in
consultation with their academic advisor to create a tailored program of study designed to meet
individual goals. The focus may draw upon a range of courses in the Colleges of Arts and
Sciences, Business, Education, Health and Human Services and Technology. This highly flexible
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focus fosters scholarly debate and develops research skills for students seeking employment in
business, industry, government, the nonprofit sector, or the pursuit of advanced educational
degrees.
Leadership & Technology
This focus concentrates on leadership in technology and helps to develop theory and practice that
provides knowledge of theories of leadership in technology as well as practice in leadership and
management. The focus allows students, in consultation with their academic advisor, to create
tailored programs of study designed to develop techniques to help students understand their own
leadership strengths as well as areas to be developed. Students will also study theories and
models of consumer behavior, with an emphasis on applications of theory to the development of
marketing strategies.
Public Administration
This focus is designed to prepare students for technical leadership roles and careers in public and
nonprofit organizations. In pursuing this focus, students will, in consultation with their academic
advisor, create tailored programs of study grounded in political science combined with a
foundation in general public administration with the specialized knowledge. Students will also
learn skills associated with the needs of technical professionals in local government, nonprofit
agencies, and the community by expanding and applying knowledge and providing technical
leadership in addressing public service needs.
Technology and Culture
This focus explores the relationship between technology and culture shaped by American values.
It explores the changing American landscape by examining cultural and social impacts of
American technology related to patterns of innovation. Through an individually designed
program of study, the human experience in a machine made world will be explored. With an
interdisciplinary focus of the cultural impact of technology, including history, literature, and the
arts, an examination of cultural expressions related the human relationship to technology offers
the opportunity to tailor a student’s degree toward a personalized professional path and academic
objectives.
Technology and Society
This focus addresses issues and analytical frameworks pertaining to technology and society.
Through interdisciplinary contemporary and classic research, the student will explore the
intellectual, cultural, and ethical issues concerning the relationships of technology to society.
Emphasis on the examination of workplace technology, information technology, instructional
technology, and other intersections of technology and society with a focus on ethical practices
arising from design and use form the basis of this concentration.
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (15 Credit Hours)
This unique concentration provides many interdisciplinary opportunities for students. This
program of study brings together technical and academic fields and will provide additional
opportunities for graduates in mid-management positions or for advancement within existing
careers. The Technology Management concentration is applicable to a broad variety of
experiences, ranging from business and health-oriented programs of study to criminal justice,
environmental technology and computer service technician programs. Technology-based
corporations and government agencies increasingly need a capacity for rapid innovation in
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strategies, organization, products, processes and services distinct from traditional high-volume
mass production of service companies and agencies of the past decades. Managers of technology,
therefore, need to acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable them to respond and or
compete effectively in world markets. The courses in the Technology Management concentration
will provide the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective technology
manager.
TM 510 - Principles of Managing Technological Enterprises
This course examines the characteristics of high-tech markets; motivating high-tech researchers
and developers; manufacturing products with short life cycles, finance and planning in a hightech environment; attracting and keeping the best human resources. (3 Credit Hours)
TM 555 - Technology and Organization
Development, analysis and theory of technological organizations, as well as practical problems
confronting technological managers at a time of transition, as exemplified by leading U.S. and
Japanese corporations. (3 Credit Hours)
TM 560 - Technology and Labor Relations
This course examines the dynamics of technological change from a labor-management
perspective, using historical and contemporary examples of both confrontational and
collaborative approaches. (3 Credit Hours)
TM 565 - Technology and Training
This course examines the role of training in our national policy, and identifies training practices
in today’s high-performance workplaces. Special emphasis will be placed on training for the
green economy. Also reviewed will be the elements of a good training plan, including methods
such as simulation. (3 Credit Hours)
TM 615 - Implementing and Managing Technological Change
This course covers the concepts of technology management as a field of study, the rationale for
technology introduction, the value of partnership approaches to technology introduction and
implementation, the role of organizational culture in contributing to technology success or failure
and the importance of training and competency building. Students will study best-practice
scenarios, apply the principles learned to case studies and critically analyze technological change
practices at their own workplaces or an organization of their choosing. Students may not receive
credit for both TM 615 and COT 715. (3 Credit Hours)
MS-TS CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS
The capstone is the culminating experience in the MS-TS program. It provides an opportunity
for students to integrate and apply what they have learned in the core and concentration courses
to an outcome developed by the student in consultation with the supervising faculty member.
The outcome will vary depending on which of the two capstone options is chosen.
MS-TS Project Option Courses (3 Credit Hours)
Study Abroad to Italy – Capstone Option
This interdisciplinary course will explore the relationship between culture and technology with a
focus on transportation, industry, water and power, architecture, and domestic technologies, as
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well as other technological systems. The social impact of these systems on politics, commerce,
spirituality, family life, and leisure reveals a fascinating momentum that suggests regardless of
time and place “technology is not just a constraint on culture, it is itself part of culture” (Witold
Rybczynski).
Study the social impact of technology at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other Roman historic sites
impacted by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. near Naples, Italy. Travel from
coast to coast in beautiful Sicily and explore the Greek and Arabic roots that influenced Roman
culture in sites such as Segesta, Agrigento, and Syracuse. The rich ancient records in Southern
Italy and Sicily reveal intricate and fascinating details, which help us understand how and why
technology shaped both private and public life with surprising contemporary contrasts and
comparisons along the way.
This experience can be used as your Capstone Project, TS 696 (3 credit hours) or as a 3-credit
course in your concentration. For more information contact Dr. Denise Pilato,
dpilato@emich.edu.
MS-TS Thesis Option Courses (6 Credit Hours)
For this option, the student must form a thesis committee, and comply with the Graduate School
policies as stated in the Thesis Manual. This option may be considered for those preparing for a
career in academia or research.
AWARDING THE MS-TS DEGREE
Graduation Requirements & Audits
It is the student's responsibility to see that all the requirements for graduation have been met.
Consult with your advisor and the Graduate Catalog regarding requirements for your program.
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Candidates for graduation must submit an online application
(http://www.emich.edu/registrar/graduation/apply.php) on or before the deadline for each
semester. Deadlines are generally within the first two weeks of the semester.
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all graduate-level courses taken at EMU
and in their program of study to remain in good academic standing and be eligible for
graduation.
All students must be fully admitted to the program from which they plan to graduate. A
conditional admission status will prevent graduation. If you were admitted with
conditions (pre-requisite coursework or low GPA) make sure conditions have been met
and your program advisor has contacted the Admissions Office to update your status.
A current program of study, signed by your program advisor, must be on file with the
Office of Records and Registration. Contact your program advisor to develop a program
of study.
If your program of study includes transfer credit, old coursework that has passed the time
limit for completion of requirements, or other exceptions to Graduate School policy, be
sure to submit paperwork for approval to the Graduate School.
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Students who file for graduation but fail to complete their degree requirements should notify the
Office of Records and Registration in writing and will need to submit a new online graduation
application for a subsequent semester (no additional fee is required).
Students should expect to receive their degree verification letter within three to four weeks after
the close of the semester in which their degree is conferred. Diplomas (with a complimentary
transcript) are mailed approximately six to eight weeks after the close of the semester in which
the degree is conferred.
Participation in Commencement Ceremonies
For information on commencement participation eligibility requirements or for a printable
request form, please read the Commencement Request form:
http://www.emich.edu/registrar/formslibrary/forms/Commencement%20Request%20Form%202.
1.13.pdf
Please note: You do NOT need to submit a request if you have already applied to graduate
during that semester.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCESSES- THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Please visit the following website to view the most up to date information on Eastern Michigan
University’s academic policies:
http://www.emich.edu/graduate/policies/index.php
Composition of the Review Committee
If the coordinator determines that a formal review of the student’s behavior or performance is
necessary, a review committee will be convened consisting of the MS-TS coordinator, two
faculty members and two MS-TS student members. The Program on an annual basis will elect
two faculty members plus an alternate. Two members of the MS-TS student body will be
appointed by the Program Coordinator at the beginning of each academic year and serve as
student members of the Review Committee. The review committee, by majority vote, will elect
one member to serve as chair of the committee. This committee may be the same one that is
responsible for hearing program grade grievances.
A review committee member must have no prior involvement in the case, must be impartial and
must be able to render a just and fair decision. A member not able to do so should disqualify
him/herself from the review. In addition, the student undergoing review may challenge any
member of the review committee on grounds of prejudice or impartiality and request the removal
of that particular member from the review meeting. If this occurs, the review committee shall
deliberate in private and determine by majority vote, (excluding the member being challenged)
whether the member should be removed from that particular case. If the vote is to remove the
member, the review will continue with a committee of the remaining four members. If there is a
tie, the alternate faculty will cast the deciding vote.
Notice to the Student
The advisor or coordinator will notify the student, in writing, at least ten (10) business days
before the review date, that there will be a formal review by the review committee. The notice
will be sent to the student’s Emich email account and last known address registered with the
University and will set forth the following:
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The date, time and place of the review meeting
The allegations against the student, stated with specificity and detailed particulars
The student’s rights during the review meeting
The possible evidence to be presented and witnesses likely to be called during the review
Review Meeting
During the review, the individual who raised concerns about the student’s behavior or
performance will summarize the concerns to the committee. The student and/or his advisor will
have the right, within reason, to question anyone presenting information to the committee during
the review. In addition, the student will have the opportunity to speak on his/her behalf, bring
witnesses to testify at the review, and present any written or other type of evidence to be
considered by the review committee.
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