Workshop Series on Mentoring Graduate Students

2009 - 2010 Workshops

Making the Most of a Graduate Education: Tips and Tools for Supervisors - Session 1 [Workshop Series on Mentoring Graduate Students]
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
8:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM, HHB 128 [Light breakfast provided]
or
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 (Repeat of November 24th session)
11:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM, HHB 128 [Light lunch provided]
Facilitators: Dr. Holly Tuokko, Past Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Director, Centre on Aging, and Dr. Pat MacKenzie, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
The Faculty of Graduate Studies recognizes the importance of the training and leadership that faculty members provide to graduate students and is committed to developing resources that will enhance faculty/student interactions, thereby allowing all parties to make the most of graduate education. In this session information about resources on campus and some of the many of ways you can support student success will be introduced.

There Must Be Something Beyond Coffee: Creating Supportive Environments for Graduate Students - Session 2 [Workshop Series on Mentoring Graduate Students]
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
11:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM, HHB 128 [Light lunch provided]
or
Thursday, December 3, 2009 (Repeat of December 2nd session) - THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
8:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM, HHB 128 [Light breakfast provided]
Facilitators: Dr. Holly Tuokko, Past Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Director, Centre on Aging, and Dr. Pat MacKenzie, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
This session addresses the importance of student engagement to enhance satisfaction and productivity.  Approaches to managing social/personal and professional issues are discussed within the context of the student’s developmental trajectory (e.g., undergrad to grad; coursework to thesis; graduate program to post-doc/employment).

When Something Goes Wrong: What can be done about it? - Session 3 [Workshop Series on Mentoring Graduate Students]
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
11:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM, HHB 128 [Light lunch provided]
or
Thursday, January 21, 2010 (Repeat of January 20th session)
8:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM, HHB 128 [Light breakfast provided]
Facilitators: Dr. Holly Tuokko, Past Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Director, Centre on Aging, and Dr. Pat MacKenzie, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
This session addresses breakdowns in the supervisory relationship. What are some possible causes? How can relationships be established to minimize the chances that things will go wrong? Avenues available to faculty members and students to assist in finding successful solutions are discussed.

Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas in Mentorship Relationships - Session 4 [Workshop Series on Mentoring Graduate Students]
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
11:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM, HHB 128 [Light lunch provided]
or
Thursday, March 18, 2010 (Repeat of March 17th session) - THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
8:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM, HHB 128 [Light breakfast provided]
Facilitators: Dr. Holly Tuokko, Past Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Director, Centre on Aging, and Dr. Pat MacKenzie, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
In this session, research ethics and ethics in faculty-student (i.e., power-over) relationships are introduced.  Areas where ethical dilemmas may arise are identified (e.g., intellectual property, authorship) and examples of possible courses of action provided. A set of principles to consider when seeking appropriate courses of action will be highlighted.