The Professional Development Initiative
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) is organized by the Graduate School and Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) and has received support through many partnerships with colleges across campus. This initiative provides a range of programs, training opportunities and resources for graduate and professional students to help prepare them for academic and career success. The goal of the PDI is to ensure that all graduate and professional students gain the skills, knowledge, and mindsets necessary to succeed professionally and academically.
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We have developed a series of core competencies intended to guide students through their programs and help them make the transition into their future roles in academia or industry. The following core competencies apply to masters and doctoral students across disciplines and a wide range of professional settings:
- Academic Development
- Career Development
- Professional Skill Development
- Personal Growth
Upcoming PDI Events
| Presentation Topic | Speaker | Date(s) | Time | Event Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keynote Event: Congrats! You're a TA - Now What? | Paul Buckley | 08/30/2022 | 11:30am-1:30pm | In-Person & Zoom |
| Graduate Student Mental Health and Mental Health Resources | Marie Gray, Samantha Edgerton | 09/06/2022 | 12:00pm-2:00pm | Virtual |
| Insurance 101:Terminology and Processes in the U.S. | Cody Tornow, Becky Meyer | 09/08/2022 | 12:00pm-2:00pm | Virtual |
| Resources for International Students at WSU | Cody Tornow, Nitivia Jones | 09/16/2022 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Virtual |
| Keynote Event: Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation | Daniel Vickoren, Maria Kobets, Kristina Intinarelli, Megan Konkel | 09/21/2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Zoom |
| Professional Headshot Photoshoot | 09/27/2022 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | In-Person | |
| Keynote Event: Mindfulness Made Simple | Trymaine Gaither | 10/05/2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm | In-Person & Zoom |
| Writing Workshop Series: EndNote Trainer | Chelsea Leachman | 10/11/2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Virtual |
| Writing Workshop Series: Zotero Trainer | Lorena O'English | 10/13/2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Virtual |
| Writing Workshop Series: Literature Review | Lorena O'English, Haixia He | 10/19/2022 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Virtual |
| Writing Workshop Series: Critical Reading Strategies | Lorena O'English | 10/27/2022 | 12:00pm-2:00pm | Virtual |