John Stevenson PT PhD Associate Dean of Graduate Studies

Faculty are current in their discipline Have broad and deep knowledge of their

area(s) of scholarship Are active in their professional

organizations and societies Share an lsquoinsiderrsquos knowledgersquo with their

students

Faculty use instructional techniques that are age- and experience-appropriate for their students Make use of lsquoadult learnerrsquo strategies and

can facilitate deep learning Give prompt and meaningful feedback that

fosters professional development Are judicious in their critical appraisal of

student work

What other expectations do students have Approachable Understanding of a graduate studentrsquos life outside

of class Others

More initiative and self-directed learning More professional behaviors (in and out of

class) Communication Time management Feedback Responsibility Collegialitycooperation with your peers and faculty

Integrity and honest effort Build on previous learning amp experience

Faculty mentorshiphellip being mentored by a graduate faculty member makes the graduate program

Faculty role(s) as mentorshellip Motivator hellip pushpull you to do your best Constructive critichellip provide you honest feedback that

results in significant improvements Experienced colleaguehellip can offer experiential

wisdom that is helpful Friendly guidehellip can help you safely amp effectively

navigate a path Establishsupport long-term relationships Others

Checklist New Graduate Student Orientation Meet w Advisor Planned Program Degree program requirements GPA and competency requirements for

degree GradClub Select a Mentor

Challenge bull Balancing graduate school work and personal life bull Acquainting yourself to evening classes becoming

comfortable with weekend courses bull Networking with a new community of students and

faculty bull Becoming comfortable with graduate course

expectations and adult learning models (self-directed group work problem-based etc)

bull Sequencing courses to meet degree requirements bull Develop awareness of activities amp events geared

toward grad students

Support bull GradClub events PACES program bull Faculty and Program Directors bull New Graduate Student Orientation bull Writing Center bull Graduate Student Guidebook bull College specific advisory boards

Early Phase

Checklist Content and electives Begin resume portfolio etc Major projects research exploration GPSA involvement E-Board Leadership Attend Career Development Workshops Consider Internships Co-ops Study

Abroad Meet w Advisor soon after 21 credits

Challenge bull Choosing the correct internship co-op etc bull Building your professional portfolio bull Finding a faculty mentor for research or scholarship

requirement bull Explore funding opportunities for your research bull Strategically sequencing courses to meet graduation

requirements

Support bull Your programrsquos internshipco-opetc coordinator bull Directors of your program bull Workshops for career development (PACES) bull A mentor or advisor within your program bull Graduate Presidential Research Grant Program bull Library Research Resources

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Middle Phase

Faculty are current in their discipline Have broad and deep knowledge of their

area(s) of scholarship Are active in their professional

organizations and societies Share an lsquoinsiderrsquos knowledgersquo with their

students

Faculty use instructional techniques that are age- and experience-appropriate for their students Make use of lsquoadult learnerrsquo strategies and

can facilitate deep learning Give prompt and meaningful feedback that

fosters professional development Are judicious in their critical appraisal of

student work

What other expectations do students have Approachable Understanding of a graduate studentrsquos life outside

of class Others

More initiative and self-directed learning More professional behaviors (in and out of

class) Communication Time management Feedback Responsibility Collegialitycooperation with your peers and faculty

Integrity and honest effort Build on previous learning amp experience

Faculty mentorshiphellip being mentored by a graduate faculty member makes the graduate program

Faculty role(s) as mentorshellip Motivator hellip pushpull you to do your best Constructive critichellip provide you honest feedback that

results in significant improvements Experienced colleaguehellip can offer experiential

wisdom that is helpful Friendly guidehellip can help you safely amp effectively

navigate a path Establishsupport long-term relationships Others

Checklist New Graduate Student Orientation Meet w Advisor Planned Program Degree program requirements GPA and competency requirements for

degree GradClub Select a Mentor

Challenge bull Balancing graduate school work and personal life bull Acquainting yourself to evening classes becoming

comfortable with weekend courses bull Networking with a new community of students and

faculty bull Becoming comfortable with graduate course

expectations and adult learning models (self-directed group work problem-based etc)

bull Sequencing courses to meet degree requirements bull Develop awareness of activities amp events geared

toward grad students

Support bull GradClub events PACES program bull Faculty and Program Directors bull New Graduate Student Orientation bull Writing Center bull Graduate Student Guidebook bull College specific advisory boards

Early Phase

Checklist Content and electives Begin resume portfolio etc Major projects research exploration GPSA involvement E-Board Leadership Attend Career Development Workshops Consider Internships Co-ops Study

Abroad Meet w Advisor soon after 21 credits

Challenge bull Choosing the correct internship co-op etc bull Building your professional portfolio bull Finding a faculty mentor for research or scholarship

requirement bull Explore funding opportunities for your research bull Strategically sequencing courses to meet graduation

requirements

Support bull Your programrsquos internshipco-opetc coordinator bull Directors of your program bull Workshops for career development (PACES) bull A mentor or advisor within your program bull Graduate Presidential Research Grant Program bull Library Research Resources

httplibguidesgvsueduhome

Middle Phase

Faculty use instructional techniques that are age- and experience-appropriate for their students Make use of lsquoadult learnerrsquo strategies and

can facilitate deep learning Give prompt and meaningful feedback that

fosters professional development Are judicious in their critical appraisal of

student work

What other expectations do students have Approachable Understanding of a graduate studentrsquos life outside

of class Others

More initiative and self-directed learning More professional behaviors (in and out of

class) Communication Time management Feedback Responsibility Collegialitycooperation with your peers and faculty

Integrity and honest effort Build on previous learning amp experience

Faculty mentorshiphellip being mentored by a graduate faculty member makes the graduate program

Faculty role(s) as mentorshellip Motivator hellip pushpull you to do your best Constructive critichellip provide you honest feedback that

results in significant improvements Experienced colleaguehellip can offer experiential

wisdom that is helpful Friendly guidehellip can help you safely amp effectively

navigate a path Establishsupport long-term relationships Others

Checklist New Graduate Student Orientation Meet w Advisor Planned Program Degree program requirements GPA and competency requirements for

degree GradClub Select a Mentor

Challenge bull Balancing graduate school work and personal life bull Acquainting yourself to evening classes becoming

comfortable with weekend courses bull Networking with a new community of students and

faculty bull Becoming comfortable with graduate course

expectations and adult learning models (self-directed group work problem-based etc)

bull Sequencing courses to meet degree requirements bull Develop awareness of activities amp events geared

toward grad students

Support bull GradClub events PACES program bull Faculty and Program Directors bull New Graduate Student Orientation bull Writing Center bull Graduate Student Guidebook bull College specific advisory boards

Early Phase

Checklist Content and electives Begin resume portfolio etc Major projects research exploration GPSA involvement E-Board Leadership Attend Career Development Workshops Consider Internships Co-ops Study

Abroad Meet w Advisor soon after 21 credits

Challenge bull Choosing the correct internship co-op etc bull Building your professional portfolio bull Finding a faculty mentor for research or scholarship

requirement bull Explore funding opportunities for your research bull Strategically sequencing courses to meet graduation

requirements

Support bull Your programrsquos internshipco-opetc coordinator bull Directors of your program bull Workshops for career development (PACES) bull A mentor or advisor within your program bull Graduate Presidential Research Grant Program bull Library Research Resources

httplibguidesgvsueduhome

Middle Phase

What other expectations do students have Approachable Understanding of a graduate studentrsquos life outside

of class Others

More initiative and self-directed learning More professional behaviors (in and out of

class) Communication Time management Feedback Responsibility Collegialitycooperation with your peers and faculty

Integrity and honest effort Build on previous learning amp experience

Faculty mentorshiphellip being mentored by a graduate faculty member makes the graduate program

Faculty role(s) as mentorshellip Motivator hellip pushpull you to do your best Constructive critichellip provide you honest feedback that

results in significant improvements Experienced colleaguehellip can offer experiential

wisdom that is helpful Friendly guidehellip can help you safely amp effectively

navigate a path Establishsupport long-term relationships Others

Checklist New Graduate Student Orientation Meet w Advisor Planned Program Degree program requirements GPA and competency requirements for

degree GradClub Select a Mentor

Challenge bull Balancing graduate school work and personal life bull Acquainting yourself to evening classes becoming

comfortable with weekend courses bull Networking with a new community of students and

faculty bull Becoming comfortable with graduate course

expectations and adult learning models (self-directed group work problem-based etc)

bull Sequencing courses to meet degree requirements bull Develop awareness of activities amp events geared

toward grad students

Support bull GradClub events PACES program bull Faculty and Program Directors bull New Graduate Student Orientation bull Writing Center bull Graduate Student Guidebook bull College specific advisory boards

Early Phase

Checklist Content and electives Begin resume portfolio etc Major projects research exploration GPSA involvement E-Board Leadership Attend Career Development Workshops Consider Internships Co-ops Study

Abroad Meet w Advisor soon after 21 credits

Challenge bull Choosing the correct internship co-op etc bull Building your professional portfolio bull Finding a faculty mentor for research or scholarship

requirement bull Explore funding opportunities for your research bull Strategically sequencing courses to meet graduation

requirements

Support bull Your programrsquos internshipco-opetc coordinator bull Directors of your program bull Workshops for career development (PACES) bull A mentor or advisor within your program bull Graduate Presidential Research Grant Program bull Library Research Resources

httplibguidesgvsueduhome

Middle Phase

More initiative and self-directed learning More professional behaviors (in and out of

class) Communication Time management Feedback Responsibility Collegialitycooperation with your peers and faculty

Integrity and honest effort Build on previous learning amp experience

Faculty mentorshiphellip being mentored by a graduate faculty member makes the graduate program

Faculty role(s) as mentorshellip Motivator hellip pushpull you to do your best Constructive critichellip provide you honest feedback that

results in significant improvements Experienced colleaguehellip can offer experiential

wisdom that is helpful Friendly guidehellip can help you safely amp effectively

navigate a path Establishsupport long-term relationships Others

Checklist New Graduate Student Orientation Meet w Advisor Planned Program Degree program requirements GPA and competency requirements for

degree GradClub Select a Mentor

Challenge bull Balancing graduate school work and personal life bull Acquainting yourself to evening classes becoming

comfortable with weekend courses bull Networking with a new community of students and

faculty bull Becoming comfortable with graduate course

expectations and adult learning models (self-directed group work problem-based etc)

bull Sequencing courses to meet degree requirements bull Develop awareness of activities amp events geared

toward grad students

Support bull GradClub events PACES program bull Faculty and Program Directors bull New Graduate Student Orientation bull Writing Center bull Graduate Student Guidebook bull College specific advisory boards

Early Phase

Checklist Content and electives Begin resume portfolio etc Major projects research exploration GPSA involvement E-Board Leadership Attend Career Development Workshops Consider Internships Co-ops Study

Abroad Meet w Advisor soon after 21 credits

Challenge bull Choosing the correct internship co-op etc bull Building your professional portfolio bull Finding a faculty mentor for research or scholarship

requirement bull Explore funding opportunities for your research bull Strategically sequencing courses to meet graduation

requirements

Support bull Your programrsquos internshipco-opetc coordinator bull Directors of your program bull Workshops for career development (PACES) bull A mentor or advisor within your program bull Graduate Presidential Research Grant Program bull Library Research Resources

httplibguidesgvsueduhome

Middle Phase

Faculty mentorshiphellip being mentored by a graduate faculty member makes the graduate program

Faculty role(s) as mentorshellip Motivator hellip pushpull you to do your best Constructive critichellip provide you honest feedback that

results in significant improvements Experienced colleaguehellip can offer experiential

wisdom that is helpful Friendly guidehellip can help you safely amp effectively

navigate a path Establishsupport long-term relationships Others

Checklist New Graduate Student Orientation Meet w Advisor Planned Program Degree program requirements GPA and competency requirements for

degree GradClub Select a Mentor

Challenge bull Balancing graduate school work and personal life bull Acquainting yourself to evening classes becoming

comfortable with weekend courses bull Networking with a new community of students and

faculty bull Becoming comfortable with graduate course

expectations and adult learning models (self-directed group work problem-based etc)

bull Sequencing courses to meet degree requirements bull Develop awareness of activities amp events geared

toward grad students

Support bull GradClub events PACES program bull Faculty and Program Directors bull New Graduate Student Orientation bull Writing Center bull Graduate Student Guidebook bull College specific advisory boards

Early Phase

Checklist Content and electives Begin resume portfolio etc Major projects research exploration GPSA involvement E-Board Leadership Attend Career Development Workshops Consider Internships Co-ops Study

Abroad Meet w Advisor soon after 21 credits

Challenge bull Choosing the correct internship co-op etc bull Building your professional portfolio bull Finding a faculty mentor for research or scholarship

requirement bull Explore funding opportunities for your research bull Strategically sequencing courses to meet graduation

requirements

Support bull Your programrsquos internshipco-opetc coordinator bull Directors of your program bull Workshops for career development (PACES) bull A mentor or advisor within your program bull Graduate Presidential Research Grant Program bull Library Research Resources

httplibguidesgvsueduhome

Middle Phase

Checklist New Graduate Student Orientation Meet w Advisor Planned Program Degree program requirements GPA and competency requirements for

degree GradClub Select a Mentor

Challenge bull Balancing graduate school work and personal life bull Acquainting yourself to evening classes becoming

comfortable with weekend courses bull Networking with a new community of students and

faculty bull Becoming comfortable with graduate course

expectations and adult learning models (self-directed group work problem-based etc)

bull Sequencing courses to meet degree requirements bull Develop awareness of activities amp events geared

toward grad students

Support bull GradClub events PACES program bull Faculty and Program Directors bull New Graduate Student Orientation bull Writing Center bull Graduate Student Guidebook bull College specific advisory boards

Early Phase

Checklist Content and electives Begin resume portfolio etc Major projects research exploration GPSA involvement E-Board Leadership Attend Career Development Workshops Consider Internships Co-ops Study

Abroad Meet w Advisor soon after 21 credits

Challenge bull Choosing the correct internship co-op etc bull Building your professional portfolio bull Finding a faculty mentor for research or scholarship

requirement bull Explore funding opportunities for your research bull Strategically sequencing courses to meet graduation

requirements

Support bull Your programrsquos internshipco-opetc coordinator bull Directors of your program bull Workshops for career development (PACES) bull A mentor or advisor within your program bull Graduate Presidential Research Grant Program bull Library Research Resources

httplibguidesgvsueduhome

Middle Phase

Checklist Content and electives Begin resume portfolio etc Major projects research exploration GPSA involvement E-Board Leadership Attend Career Development Workshops Consider Internships Co-ops Study

Abroad Meet w Advisor soon after 21 credits

Challenge bull Choosing the correct internship co-op etc bull Building your professional portfolio bull Finding a faculty mentor for research or scholarship

requirement bull Explore funding opportunities for your research bull Strategically sequencing courses to meet graduation

requirements

Support bull Your programrsquos internshipco-opetc coordinator bull Directors of your program bull Workshops for career development (PACES) bull A mentor or advisor within your program bull Graduate Presidential Research Grant Program bull Library Research Resources

httplibguidesgvsueduhome

Middle Phase

Checklist Internships Co-ops Clinicals Scholarly ResearchPublication CapstoneThesisResearch Project Advanced Degree or Job Search Meet w Mentor ampor Career Services Mastering Resume Portfolio Cover

Letter

Challenge bull Deciding on right choices after graduation bull Transitioning from grad school into the workplace bull Searching for the correct professional degree

program bull Optimizing interview and negotiation skills bull Finding the first job after graduate school bull Student loan repayment plan

Support bull Your advisor mentor or career counselor bull Graduate students approaching graduation bull Statistical Consulting Center bull Any of the previously mentioned services bull Alumni Center

Late Phase

Checklist Application to Graduate Research Dissemination

(PresentationPublication submission) Letters of reference for employment or

further education Commencement Department Graduation

Challenge bull Deciding on right choices after graduation bull Securing a job bull Transitioning from grad school into the workplace

setting bull Searching for the correct professional degree

program bull Student loan repayment

Support bull Your advisor mentor or career counselor bull Alumni Association

Near Graduation

Checklist GREGMATTOEFL Application Financial Aid Career Services Laker Jobs Student

Job Board Graduate Assistantships Padnos International Center

Challenge bull Choosing a graduate degree program that fits your

needs bull Successful completion of the standardized tests

required for admission bull Searching for a Graduate Assistantship bull Navigating international student requirements bull Knowing the deadlines dates - eg application

registration of classes financial aid etc bull Preparing for the transition from the undergraduate

to graduate level

Support bull Registrarrsquos Office bull Office of Graduate Studies bull Career Counselor bull Graduate School Preparation Workshop bull Prep for GRE Workshop bull Visit the website httpwwwgvsuedugsvirtual bull FAQs httpwwwgvsuedugsgraduate-studies

-faqs-51htm

Pre-AdmissionUndergrad Senior Year

Checklist Application to Graduate Research Dissemination

(PresentationPublication submission) Letters of reference for employment or

further education Commencement Department Graduation

Challenge bull Deciding on right choices after graduation bull Securing a job bull Transitioning from grad school into the workplace

setting bull Searching for the correct professional degree

program bull Student loan repayment

Support bull Your advisor mentor or career counselor bull Alumni Association

Near Graduation

Checklist GREGMATTOEFL Application Financial Aid Career Services Laker Jobs Student

Job Board Graduate Assistantships Padnos International Center

Challenge bull Choosing a graduate degree program that fits your

needs bull Successful completion of the standardized tests

required for admission bull Searching for a Graduate Assistantship bull Navigating international student requirements bull Knowing the deadlines dates - eg application

registration of classes financial aid etc bull Preparing for the transition from the undergraduate

to graduate level

Support bull Registrarrsquos Office bull Office of Graduate Studies bull Career Counselor bull Graduate School Preparation Workshop bull Prep for GRE Workshop bull Visit the website httpwwwgvsuedugsvirtual bull FAQs httpwwwgvsuedugsgraduate-studies

-faqs-51htm

Pre-AdmissionUndergrad Senior Year

Checklist GREGMATTOEFL Application Financial Aid Career Services Laker Jobs Student

Job Board Graduate Assistantships Padnos International Center

Challenge bull Choosing a graduate degree program that fits your

needs bull Successful completion of the standardized tests

required for admission bull Searching for a Graduate Assistantship bull Navigating international student requirements bull Knowing the deadlines dates - eg application

registration of classes financial aid etc bull Preparing for the transition from the undergraduate

to graduate level

Support bull Registrarrsquos Office bull Office of Graduate Studies bull Career Counselor bull Graduate School Preparation Workshop bull Prep for GRE Workshop bull Visit the website httpwwwgvsuedugsvirtual bull FAQs httpwwwgvsuedugsgraduate-studies

-faqs-51htm

Pre-AdmissionUndergrad Senior Year

Amanda Cuevas

Office of Fellowships

• Graduate Boot CampFall 2013Getting the Most Out of Your Graduate Education
• Student Expectations of Faculty
• Student Expectations of Faculty
• Student Expectations of Faculty
• What do faculty expect of students
• What makes graduate education work
• What other observations have you made thus far
• Graduate SchoolBlueprint for Success
• Slide Number 9
• Slide Number 10
• Slide Number 11
• Slide Number 12
• Slide Number 13
• Support OpportunitiesFellowships and Assistantships