The Professional Development Initiative
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) is organized by the Graduate School and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), and has received support through many partnerships and colleges across campus. This initiative provides a range of programs, training opportunities, and resources to graduate and professional students that will help prepare them for academic and career success. The goal of PDI is to ensure that all graduate and professional students have the skills, knowledge, and mindsets necessary to succeed both professionally and academically.
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We have developed a series of core competencies that are intended to guide students through their programs and help them transition into their future role in academia or industry. The following core competencies are inclusive of masters and doctoral students across disciplines and applicable to a wide range of professional settings:
- Academic and Career Development
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership and Professionalism
- Personal Well-being
Upcoming PDI Events
| Presentation Topic | Presenter | Event Organizer | Date(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel Discussion: A view of Work in Non-Academic Jobs (Vancouver Campus) | Panel | PDI | Canceled | Canceled |
| Alumni Panel Discussion: A view of Work in Non-Academic Jobs for Social Sciences | Alumni Panel | PDI | Canceled | Canceled |
| Writing Workshop Series: Reference Management Software | Lorena O’English (WSU Librarian) and Consultants from Graduate Writing Center | PDI | Canceled | Canceled |
| Work and Wellness Discussion Series: Outliers | Dr. Melanie-Angela Neuilly, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology | PDI, AFW | Canceled | Canceled |
| Panel Discussion: A view of Entrepreneurship & Patents Outside Academia | Panel | PDI, IREO | Canceled | Canceled |
| Stress Relief and Mindfulness -Zoom streaming | Dr. Cecilia Richards, Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering & UREC Group Fitness Instructor | PDI, UREC | 04/07/20 | 1:30-2:30 pm |
| Stress Relief and Mindfulness -Zoom streaming | Dr. Cecilia Richards, Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering & UREC Group Fitness Instructor | PDI, UREC | 04/15/20 | 2:00-3:00 pm |
| Stress Relief and Mindfulness -Zoom streaming | Dr. Cecilia Richards, Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering & UREC Group Fitness Instructor | PDI, UREC | 04/23/20 | 1:30-2:30 pm |
| Writing Lock-In II | GWC Consultants available | PDI | Canceled | Canceled |
| Stress Relief and Mindfulness -Zoom streaming | Dr. Cecilia Richards, Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering & UREC Group Fitness Instructor | PDI, UREC | 04/28/20 | 5:10 - 6:00 |