Having that Difficult Conversation with Your Graduate Advisee
Difficult conversations are just that: difficult. But they are a healthy, normal part of our work with graduate students, particularly for faculty advisor and directors of graduate programs. Whether it is providing challenging feedback or discussing a conflict, the tendency can be to avoid addressing the issue or possibly overact in a conversation. We will unpack why we sometimes avoid engaging in challenging conversations; why they cause so much stress and anxiety; and identify strategies that will help reduce stress and increase the success of these conversations. While this session will be particularly relevant to grad faculty advisors, the challenges and strategies discussed will be applicable to multiple roles and the session is open to all.
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019
Time: 11am-12pm
Room: HBL Instruction 1102 (Session will also be available via WebEx)
RSVP: Through this link
Facilitator: Cinnamon Adams, Director of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Support
For more information, contact: Megan Petsa at megan.petsa@uconn.edu