Career & Tools
How can students deal with challenges that arise in their relationship with their faculty advisor or PI? This workshop with UCSB's Associate Ombuds David Rasch addresses some of the common problems that doctoral students might encounter in the relationship with their primary advisor. It will include a discussion of specific conflict resolution strategies that may be useful and there will be time for Q&A.
Usually the relationship between a PhD student and their advisor is productive and useful for all parties, but at times doctoral students are uncomfortable with what is happening with their advisor and unsure whether or how to address the issues. Given the significant power imbalance that exists between a PhD student and their faculty advisor, and the need to have a positive letter of recommendation, considerable risks arise for students when the advisor relationship becomes troubled or goes off the rails. So how âshould âstudents deal with challenges that arise in âtheir relationship with âtheir faculty advisor or PI?
This talk addresses some of the common problems that doctoral students might encounter in the relationship with their primary advisor. These concerns may include: neglect, incivility, unrealistic workload, changes in expectations, funding issues, delays and unresponsiveness, ethical concerns, sexual harassment, and favoritism. The talk will include a discussion of specific conflict resolution strategies that may be useful and there will be time for Q&A.
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