I see graduate advising as an opportunity to build a creative, collaborative relationship. To ensure it works well, it's important that we have some basic agreements in place.
I expect that the students I advise:
Are familiar with and continually refer to the relevant program handbook and related policies
Take responsibility for setting up meetings on my calendar at least once a month
Come to meetings with a clear set of goals for our time
Take all deadlines and explicit expectations seriously
In turn, I commit to:
Working with you to craft a plan that meets your goals
Being flexible to any emergent needs within the bounds of policy and pedagogy
Assisting in identifying opportunities for funding and professional development
Supporting you in a diverse range of career outcomes
Together, I hope that we can commit to being forthright with each other about disagreements and conflicts, wherever possible, before escalating them elsewhere.