In response to the evolving landscape of graduate education, we are excited to announce the Inaugural Graduate Education Summit: The Graduate Student Experience Symposium. As experienced adult learners, our graduate students have unique motivations and preferences that require innovative, tailored academic opportunities and support services. The Symposium aims to address these needs. The Symposium is open for graduate faculty, staff, and graduate students to attend.

Why Attend

By attending this symposium, participants will gain valuable insights into the latest trends and strategies in graduate education. They will have the opportunity to network with peers, share their innovations and best practices, and learn about research on graduate education. This event is an excellent opportunity for staff, faculty, and graduate students to come together, engage in meaningful discussions to enhance the graduate student experience and ensuring that our institution remains at the forefront of graduate education innovation.

The featured sessions and the two keynote speakers are listed below:

Featured Sessions

• Four strategy discussions: Including topics on the College of Lifetime Learning and the development of a new Academic Advising Platform, and supporting students’ well-being and development
• Six panel discussions: Featuring a student panel and sessions on mentoring, professional development, student support services, and perspectives from various colleges.
• Lightning round talks and regular presentations: Covering projects that include teaching innovations at the graduate level, academic support and enrichment, and the use of AI.
• Separate track targeted directly to graduate students

Keynote Speakers