Learn about graduate student supervision best practices
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, we know that much of a graduate student’s experience is based on a strong relationship with their supervisor. We encourage and celebrate best practices across the university.
At the recent Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision reception, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) celebrated faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the graduate students they supervise. Eight faculty members representing five faculties received nominations from peers and graduate students for the award. , PhD, Professor, , was this year’s recipient (see the for select comments submitted on behalf of all nominees).
Faculty members looking to learn more about graduate supervision best practices may be interested in Memorial University’s nine-week online program. The next offering of the Graduate Student Supervision program begins Monday, February 18. Learn more on the .
SGPS also provides a to help build a strong foundation for the graduate student-supervisor relationship. The document complements the Graduate Academic Calendar’s . Within the document you will find suggestions for conversation-starters to help align expectations of supervisors and graduate students (adapted from the ).
