Doctoral programs that require Knowledge Area Modules use a continuous enrollment model. When students first enroll in these programs, they are registered for a Foundation course in graduate education. At the end of this course, students are assigned a faculty mentor. Students are then automatically registered each term by the registrar’s office for SBSF 7100 Research Forum, which is directed by the faculty mentor. While providing students with the flexibility to advance at their own pace, the university expects that they will work continuously on their research requirements, making progress each quarter. Students are required to make an academic plan for each quarter, which is approved by the faculty mentor and evaluated at the end of the term to assure that students are making academic progress. The bursar’s office bills students each term for Research Forum at the relevant tuition rate.