Tips for Achieving Success in Graduate School:
Dr. Poole is the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and has over 25 years of experience as a faculty member and more than 10 years of experience as a graduate school administrator. Over the years he has observed certain skills and characteristics that lead to success in graduate school. View this video to listen to Dr. Poole share his tips to achieve success in a graduate program.
Timeline for workshop:
1:37 Academic advising and mentoring are essential for success
1:54 a.) Assume responsibility for your program
4:14 b.) Be proactive by seeking advisement at all stages of your program
6:29 c.) Establish a mentoring relationship with a faculty member
9:57 Benchmark your progress to degree in your program of study
11:38 Be aware of academic requirements
11:55 a.) Take care of academic problems immediately
13:25 b.) Keep your email address updated with the school
13:55 c.) 7 year rule
14:38 d.) Grad GPA requirements
15:31 e.) Probation
18:22 f.) Incomplete
18:40 g.) Only C’s or better count
19:05 h.) More than 2 C’s are grounds for dismissal
19:40 i.) Exceptions
20:22 j.) Golden Rule
21:40 Become a professional- academic and personal integrity
23:41 a.) Develop professional portfolio
25:00 b.) Attend professional conferences and network
25:50 c.) Take advantage of professional development opportunities
27:57 Safeguard personal well-being
29:20 a.) Socialize
30:09 b.) Seek support for overwhelming situations
31:54 c.) Fun!
32:39 d.) YOU CAN DO IT!!
