General Responsibilities of the Supervisor(s. Supervising graduate students is an important an integral part of a professor’s workload and academic duty. Each professor is expected to participate in activities to improve teaching, supervisory and research skills throughout his/her career. Within the context of the role as supervisor, a professor’s primary task is to guide and inspire his or her students to reach their scholarly/scientific potential. In order to maintain the quality learning environment outlined below, it is advised that supervisors not take on more than 4 new students a year. Supervisors are expected to: Follow Rules and Regulations • Be aware of and conform to University’s and the Program’s requirements and procedures. • Monitor the student’s progress in achieving the milestones of his/her degree program. Participate in the University’s mandatory progress tracking procedures, including documented Advisory Committee meetings at least once per year, to ensure that supervision and research objectives as well as a realistic timetable for meeting objectives are clear, in writing and commonly understood by both student and supervisor. Any deficiencies should be documented early and remedial action identified in consultation with the student and the Advisory Committee. Understand that dismissal of a student from the Program for lack of performance in research can be requested (to the IPN Director) only after two unsatisfactory research progress reports to the Advisory Committee. • Understand that Professors must meet qualifications and standards of performance in carrying out supervisory responsibilities. The IPN Director, in consultation with the Graduate Program Committee, determines and regularly reviews supervisory privileges of each professor in the Integrated Program in Neuroscience according to experience, performance, availability of resources and number of students supervised. Limitations on supervisory privileges may be imposed on supervisors who demonstrate a pattern of problems in their relationships with IPN graduate students. These limitations may include requiring a co-supervisor, limiting the number of students or their program level), requiring actions to improve supervisory skills, or suspending privileges. Maintain Accessibility and Communication • Maintain open communication with the student on all issues, including expectations and supervisory practices. Be available for regular consultation with the student and the student’s thesis advisory committee, where applicable. • Be sensitive to other program requirements, including course work, in your expectation of the student’s time management. Keep in mind that passing grades (B- or better) are required for students to maintain their good standing in the Program. Reasonable time must be available for students to attend classes, study and prepare assignments. • Examine thoroughly all written material relevant to the thesis/research project submitted by the student and provide constructive suggestions, orally and/or in writing, for improving the work, when necessary. • Together with the student, outline an appropriate timetable for the provision of work for review and for feedback, depending on deadlines and the nature and length of the document. In general, it would be appropriate to provide written or oral comments to the student within two to four weeks of receipt of the submitted material according to the nature of the document, but it is recognized that on occasion, a longer response time may be needed because of other commitments of the supervisor. The students and supervisor should bear in mind that relying exclusively on oral comments or summaries of discussions can be problematic in the event of a conflict. • Inform the program administrators (i.e. IPN Director, Associate Director or Student Affairs Officer), in a timely fashion, of any serious difficulties which may arise in supervision. These might include mismatch of interests, major professional academic disagreements, interpersonal conflicts, or potential conflict of interest situations. Changing supervisors is a last course but if a change of supervisor is warranted, the Program will assist the student in finding a new supervisor. • Inform the student of any prolonged absences, including sabbatical leaves, and make satisfactory alternative supervisory arrangements as required. • Be on the alert for and acknowledge any personal difficulties of the student and refer him/her to the appropriate University student services for support.
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General Responsibilities of the Supervisor(s. Supervising graduate students is an important an integral part of a professor’s workload and academic duty. Each professor is expected to participate in activities to improve teaching, supervisory and research skills throughout his/her career. Within the context of the role as supervisor, a professor’s primary task is to guide and inspire his or her students to reach their scholarly/scientific potential. In order to maintain the quality learning environment outlined below, it is advised that supervisors not take on more than 4 new students a year. Supervisors are expected to: Follow Rules and Regulations • Be aware of and conform to University’s and the Program’s requirements and procedures. • Monitor the student’s progress in achieving the milestones of his/her degree program. Participate in the University’s mandatory progress tracking procedures, including documented Advisory Committee meetings at least once per year, to ensure that supervision and research objectives as well as a realistic timetable for meeting objectives are clear, in writing and commonly understood by both student and supervisor. Any deficiencies should be documented early and remedial action identified in consultation with the student and the Advisory Committee. Understand that dismissal of a student from the Program for lack of performance in research can be requested (to the IPN Director) only after two unsatisfactory research progress reports to the Advisory Committee. • Understand that Professors must meet qualifications and standards of performance in carrying out supervisory responsibilities. The IPN Director, in consultation with the Graduate Program Committee, determines and regularly reviews supervisory privileges of each professor in the Integrated Program in Neuroscience according to experience, performance, availability of resources and number of students supervised. Limitations on supervisory privileges may be imposed on supervisors who demonstrate a pattern of problems in their relationships with IPN graduate students. These limitations may include requiring a co-supervisor, limiting the number of students or their program level), requiring actions to improve supervisory skills, or suspending privileges. Maintain Accessibility and Communication • Maintain open communication with the student on all issues, including expectations and supervisory practices. Be available for regular consultation with the student and the student’s thesis advisory committee, where applicable. • Be sensitive to other program requirements, including course work, in your expectation of the student’s time management. Keep in mind that passing grades (B- or better) are required for students to maintain their good standing in the Program. Reasonable time must be available for students to attend classes, study and prepare assignments. • Examine thoroughly all written material relevant to the thesis/research project submitted by the student and provide constructive suggestions, orally and/or in writing, for improving the work, when necessary. • Together with the student, outline an appropriate timetable for the provision of work for review and for feedback, depending on deadlines and the nature and length of the document. In general, it would be appropriate to provide written or oral comments to the student within two to four weeks of receipt of the submitted material according to the nature of the document, but it is recognized that on occasion, a longer response time may be needed because of other commitments of the supervisor. The students and supervisor should bear in mind that relying exclusively on oral comments or summaries of discussions can be problematic in the event of a conflict. • Inform the program administrators (i.e. IPN Director, Associate Director or Student Affairs Officer), in a timely fashion, of any serious difficulties which may arise in supervision. These might include mismatch of interests, major professional academic disagreements, interpersonal conflicts, or potential conflict of interest situations. Changing supervisors is a last course but if a change of supervisor is warranted, the Program will assist the student in finding a new supervisor. • Inform the student of any prolonged absences, including sabbatical leaves, and make satisfactory alternative supervisory arrangements as required. • Be on the alert for and acknowledge any personal difficulties of the student and refer him/her to the appropriate University student services for support.
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General Responsibilities of the Supervisor(s. Supervising graduate students is an important an integral part of a professor’s workload and academic duty. Each professor is expected to participate in activities to improve teaching, supervisory and research skills throughout his/her career. Within the context of the role as supervisor, a professor’s primary task is to guide and inspire his or her students to reach their scholarly/scientific potential. In order to maintain the quality learning environment outlined below, it is advised that supervisors not take on more than 4 new students a year. Supervisors are expected to: Follow Rules and Regulations • Be aware of and conform to University’s and the Program’s requirements and procedures. • Monitor the student’s progress in achieving the milestones of his/her degree program. Participate in the University’s mandatory progress tracking procedures, including documented Advisory Committee meetings at least once per year, to ensure that supervision and research objectives as well as a realistic timetable for meeting objectives are clear, in writing and commonly understood by both student and supervisor. Any deficiencies should be documented early and remedial action identified in consultation with the student and the Advisory Committee. Understand that dismissal of a student from the Program for lack of performance in research can be requested (to the IPN Director) only after two unsatisfactory research progress reports to the Advisory Committee. • Understand that Professors must meet qualifications and standards of performance in carrying out supervisory responsibilities. The IPN Director, in consultation with the Graduate Program Committee, determines and regularly reviews supervisory privileges of each professor in the Integrated Program in Neuroscience according to experience, performance, availability of resources and number of students supervised. Limitations on supervisory privileges may be imposed on supervisors who demonstrate a pattern of problems in their relationships with IPN graduate students. These limitations may include requiring a co-supervisor, limiting the number of students or their program level), requiring actions to improve supervisory skills, or suspending privileges. Maintain Accessibility and Communication • Maintain open communication with the student on all issues, including expectations and supervisory practices. Be available for regular consultation with the student and the student’s thesis advisory committee, where applicable. • Be sensitive to other program requirements, including course work, in your expectation of the student’s time management. Keep in mind that passing grades (B- or better) are required for students to maintain their good standing in the Program. Reasonable time must be available for students to attend classes, study and prepare assignments. • Examine thoroughly all written material relevant to the thesis/research project submitted by the student and provide constructive suggestions, orally and/or in writing, for improving the work, when necessary. • Together with the student, outline an appropriate timetable for the provision of work for review and for feedback, depending on deadlines and the nature and length of the document. In general, it would be appropriate to provide written or oral comments to the student within two to four weeks of receipt of the submitted material according to the nature of the document, but it is recognized that on occasion, a longer response time may be needed because of other commitments of the supervisor. The students and supervisor should bear in mind that relying exclusively on oral comments or summaries of discussions can be problematic in the event of a conflict. • Inform the program administrators (i.e. IPN Director, Associate Director or Student Affairs Officer), in a timely fashion, of any serious difficulties which may arise in supervision. These might include mismatch of interests, major professional academic disagreements, interpersonal conflicts, or potential conflict of interest situations. Changing supervisors is a last course but if a change of supervisor is warranted, the Program will assist the student in finding a new supervisor. • Inform the student of any prolonged absences, including sabbatical leaves, and make satisfactory alternative supervisory arrangements as required. • Be on the alert for and acknowledge any personal difficulties of the student and refer him/her to the appropriate University student services for support.
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