Graduate Program Directors Orientation

The Graduate School is holding the Annual Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) Orientation primarily to assist new GPDs with transitioning into their new role and responsibilities. Current GPDs and Graduate Associate Deans are also welcome and are encouraged to attend.  

If your schedule allows, please consider coming at 8:30 a.m. to enjoy coffee and connecting with other GPDs and the Graduate School Staff and/or join us for lunch after the event.

Agenda items include:

• Fellowship opportunities for your graduate students.
• Office of the University Ombudsperson – office goals, activities, and programs
• Updates on: Slate, GradPlan, RECR training and documenting, Annual Reviews, AI policies, Career and professional development opportunities for graduate students at MSU and beyond
• Graduate Program Director Responsibilities and Activities Discussion
• Case Studies in the Life of a Graduate Program Director Group Activity & Discussion
• Graduate Program Director Panel Discussion and Q/A
  • Dr. Kirk Domer, Interim Chairperson and Professor, College of Arts and Letters, Department of Theater.
  • Dr. Ian Ostrander, Associate Professor, College of Social Science, Department of Political Science.
  • Dr. Janice Siegford, Professor, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Animal Science.
• Lunch and Networking Opportunities

For additional questions, please contact Rique Campa (campa@msu.edu)