<p>At D’s PhD program in Musicology:
New Professor this year brought student with him
Dropout rate in the first years has been about 50% (they take 2 in a year)
Lots of movement of professors…some retiring to emeritus status,new blood coming in.This is all over not just her insitution.Its a time of change from the “boomer” professor generation.
So many different reasons people take time to finish the PhD.Romantic enanglements are a common reason…people move to another city to be with a loved one.Women give birth.
Shes been led to believe 6 years is common,maybe more. Her institution funds six years and they can apply for more funding after. Her dept requires TA’ing after the first year, but as far as they know, teaching/classroom experience is essential insecuring a humanities job.</p>