Tia N. Dumas, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Professional Development & Inclusive Excellence Arrived at Clemson University in Fall 2016 Create, design, and implement a model of professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars Support the Graduate School’s efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students Today’s Goal: To introduce the concept of a professional development model to GSG and to solicit “loving critiques”

What is GRAD 360? A comprehensive model of professional development for graduate students and postdocs Designed to help graduate students and postdocs plan for a successful experience at Clemson and beyond Supports holistic preparation leading to professional practice Organized around an evidence- based and student-centered framework

Evidence-Based & Student-Centered Framework Professional Associations Employers Faculty & Staff Graduate Students Postdoctoral Scholars Funding Agencies Peer Institutions Research

The “Tiger 9” Essential Proficiencies Each proficiency has a set of related competencies and skills Competencies and skills are developed at basic, intermediate, and advanced stages Diverse delivery to support breadth and depth of learning, as well as accessibility

Breadth & Depth of Learning EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE SPECTRUM Skills activities Orientations Certificates Campus speaker events Bootcamps Courses-for-credit Workshops Series Semester-long trainings Conferences or research symposiums Modules Seminars

RELATED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS PROFICIENCY “THE TIGER 9” RELATED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT DELIVERY MODE BASIC INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED FACE-TO-FACE VIRTUAL MEETING ASYNCRONOUS PODCAST ACTIVITY OR WORKSHOP BOOTCAMP COURSE OR CERTIFICATE ORAL, WRITTEN, & INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION Making professional presentations Public speaking for academic and non-academic audiences Writing for academic publications and outlets Communicating digitally Understanding explicit and implicit bias Practicing people-skills in a global context Debating for learning Writing thesis and dissertation proposals Experiences abroad example

HOW DO I ENGAGE IN GRAD 360? TODAY & IN THE FUTURE?

Today Check Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Grad News Bulletin Register for activities Show up and engage Provide “loving critiques” thru GSG to the Graduate School for continuous improvement Promote the activities

In The Near Future The S.M.A.R.T. Approach Self-Assess Map Out a Plan Actively Engage Register in TigerQuest Track Your Transformation S = Self-assess (examine your skills, interests and values by creating an Individual Development Plan [IDP]) M = Map out a plan with your major advisor to identify professional development activities that meet your developmental needs (use the GS2) A = Actively engage in identifying the skills you need to attain your personal, academic, and professional goals R = Register in TigerQuest (reflect on your progress and revise your plan to better prepare for post-graduation T = Track your transformation

Next Steps PHASE I PHASE II Solicit Feedback for Continuous Improvement PHASE II TigerQuest and PD Website Faculty Support Certificates and Digital Badges

Thank You! Questions? Contact: Dr. Tia N. Dumas Assistant Dean for Professional Development & Inclusive Excellence tdumas@clemson.edu