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: Social Learning Leadership | Jessica Perone | 02/01/2023 | *Canceled Event* | |
| Keynote Event: Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation | Daniel Vickoren, Maria Kobets, Megan Konkel | 02/08/2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Virtual |
| Effective Writing “Moves” for Research Articles | Writing Program Instructors: Melanie Thongs & Amy Whitcomb | 02/16/2023 | 11:00am-1:00pm | In-Person & Zoom |
| Writing Workshop Series II: Project Management | Lorena O'English | 03/02/2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Virtual |
| Writing Workshop Series II: Note Taking and Annotation | Lorena O'English | 03/08/2023 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Virtual |
| Intentional Inclusion: Minimizing Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions | Lisa Guerrero | 03/22/2023 | 1:00pm-2:30pm | Virtual |
| Developing Your Teaching Statement | Graduate Writing Center Consultants | 04/06/2023 | 11:00am-1:00pm | In-Person & Zoom |
| Applying for Prestigious Fellowships | Lisa Gloss | 04/13/2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Virtual |
| Developing Your DEI Statement for Academic Job Applications | Graduate Writing Center Consultants | 04/18/2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | In-Person & Zoom |
| Professional Headshot Photoshoot | TBD | TBD | In-Person |