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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Health and Health Resources at WSU | Marie Gray, Reanne Chilton | 02/08/2022 | 12 pm - 1:30pm | Virtual |
| Tax Help for Graduate and Professional Students | Richard Toolson | 02/15/2022 | 12 pm - 2 pm | Virtual |
| Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation | Daniel Vickoren Kristina Intinarelli Maria Kobets | 02/17/2022 | 12 pm - 2 pm | Virtual |
| Data Literacy: Busting Myths of Big Data | Nairanjana Dasgupta | 03/01/2022 | 12 pm - 2 pm | Virtual |
| Pivot Workshop | Emily Brashear | 03/03/2022 | 12 pm - 2 pm | VIrtual |
| Teaching with Technology | Mary Packer | 03/24/2022 | 12 pm - 2 pm | Virtual |
| Intentional Inclusion: Minimizing Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions | Lisa Guerrero | 04/05/2022 | 1 pm- 2:30 pm | Virtual |
| Leadership Seminar with Dr.Karen DePauw: Becoming a Transformational Leader | Karen DePauw | 04/06/2022 | 12pm- 1:00 pm | In-Person & Virtual |
| The AFW and PDI Present: Braiding Sweetgrass | Karen Weathermon, Sarah Fick | 04/12/2022 | 12:00-2:00 | Virtual |