Goals for Today’s Segment Share context for professional development. Introduce GRAD 360° components. Bookmark GRAD 360° website, join us on Facebook. Engage in professional development.
A Call for Innovation from Graduate Education Employers and graduate schools aim to narrow the gap between workforce needs and graduate training. The call for enhanced professional development is a high priority. Preparation is too narrowly focused on academic research skills. There is a need for broader professional development for trainees in STEM fields.
Challenges and Barriers to Innovation Understanding employer expectations and skills needed. Knowledge of career outcomes for graduate students. Career information and mentoring before and during graduate education.
Workforce Needs & Graduate Training Higher Education Research & scholarship Deans, faculty & staff Graduate students & postdocs Employers Industry Government Nonprofit National funding agencies State & local government Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tiger 9: Evidence-Based Framework
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GRAD 360° is a Value-Added Resource Augments professional development across the curriculum. One-stop-shop for training opportunities across Clemson sites. Supports shorter time-to-degree completion rates. Training can be tailored, leading to more focused trainees. Helps to develop more confident, competent and competitive graduates.
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Thank You! Questions? Tia N. Dumas, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Professional Development & Inclusive Excellence The Graduate School tdumas@clemson.edu 864.656.5202