Fall 2021 - GSWS 811 G100
Professional Development Colloquium I (3)
Class Number: 6530
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Helen Leung
hhl@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5688
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Workshop designed to support professional development, networking and foster mutuality of research interests. Includes topics on research skill development, academic and public dissemination of work, practical tips for career advancement and presentations of works in progress.
COURSE DETAILS:
The Professional Development Seminar Series is designed to help students identify their academic and/or professional interests and career paths, explore and develop relevant skills, and support each other through the challenges of graduate school and beyond.
GSWS 811-3 will focus on:
- how to succeed in graduate school while maintaining personal wellness and work-life balance
- learning about the nuts and bolts of the academic profession
- developing skills in research, grant-writing, conference presentation, networking, and academic writing
- support each other in fostering mental strength and resilience
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: http://www.sfu.ca/gsws/graduate/courses/Educational_Goals.html
Grading
NOTES:
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students will be evaluated on their attendance and participation. Full attendance and engaged participation are expected to achieve the PASS grade. In addition, students are encouraged to attend relevant seminars and workshops offered by Graduate Studies, as well as consult one-on-one with the instructor and/or the Graduate Chair about their professional development.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021
Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place. Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).
Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required. You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.