FGSR Professional Development

For Graduate Students

Graduate students can develop professional skills and qualities sought by employers through many resources on campus.

From cultivating a teaching portfolio and integrating ethics into your research, to preparing for careers outside academia, there are sessions and workshops year-round to help you now and in the future.

Make yourself competitive in the global market by starting your professional development the day you arrive on campus, not when you're done your dissertation.

Check out our professional development resources in the following categories:

 

FGSR Teaching Development Week
January 2012

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is hosting a series of teaching sessions for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and the campus community at large.
Also note that two sessions may be used towards Ethics Credit. Please review with your department Graduate Coordinator/Chair if they will accept these sessions for this purpose.

Details for each session are below. Please RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/TeachingWeekJan2012 for each session you plan to attend. All sessions are free.
Agenda: [PDF Document]

Interested in PD events?
Subscribe to the FGSR Professional Development list-serve

Want to record your PD?
Log workshops/sessions in your own Professional Development Record Book

For Faculty & Staff

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research offers workshops for faculty and graduate contact staff who are taking on the challenges of graduate education.

Two to three workshops are normally held annually, each geared to different roles (new grad coordinators, new supervisors and new academic staff) however all involved in graduate administration are welcome to attend.

Topics covered can include: admissions, funding and scholarships, supervision and mentorship, plus student recruitment.

Watch for FGSR notices about upcoming workshops.

Additional Campus Resources: