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Thanks to everyone who joined our first EGES session of 2025! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming sessions: Feb 13, 10-11 AM: Retention Mar 11, 10-11 AM: Graduation Apr 16, 1:30-2:30 PM: Post-Graduation Career Paths May 6, 10 AM-5 PM: Equity in Graduate Education Summit

⏳ We’re just moments away from kicking off today’s Excellence in Graduate Education Series event! Join us as we dive into the Graduate Equity Progress Tool and explore strategies for student retention. Stay tuned for key insights! #UWGradSchool #GradEquity #RetentionMatters

📊 The Graduate Equity Progress Tool helps departments assess and improve retention efforts across the student lifecycle. How can we create a more inclusive and supportive graduate experience? Let’s explore! #GradEquity #UWGradSchool

Sustainable change starts with community! We’re launching a Community of Practice to help programs analyze & implement the Graduate Equity Progress Tool results. Whether you're just starting or looking for accountability & resources, this space is for you!

What makes mentorship effective? We asked graduate students, and they emphasized the importance of mentors who are: ✅ Open & honest about limitations ✅ Willing to learn & make connections ✅ Compassionate & student-focused

🗣️ Student voices matter! Many graduate students report feeling isolated or unsupported in their programs. Retention isn’t just about academics—it’s about building community, mentorship, and access to resources. #RetentionMatters #GradSuccess

Mentorship isn’t one-size-fits-all! It can be: 👥 One-on-one guidance 🎓 Faculty mentorship 🤝 Peer support Multiple pathways to mentorship create multiple points of access to success. How does your program support mentorship? #MentorshipMatters #GradSuccess #UWGradSchool

Check in with your students! Pulse surveys help departments & faculty understand student needs, identify challenges, and improve retention efforts. Gather real-time feedback Foster a culture of support Make data-driven improvements How is your program listening to students?

The hidden curriculum—unspoken norms & expectations—can be a major barrier for grad students. Addressing it helps ALL students succeed. Departments must demystify milestones, advising, and networking. Let’s make this knowledge accessible! #EquityInEducation #GradSuccess

Supporting grad students means: 🤝 Building mentoring teams—offer mentorship workshops 📅 Preparing for advisor meetings—share best practices 🌍 Finding community—connect students to orgs like GSEE, GSA, CIRCLE & more Addressing the hidden curriculum benefits ALL students!

💰 Financial barriers can make or break a graduate student’s ability to continue their studies. Emergency aid, equitable funding, and clear guidance on financial resources are crucial for retention. #GradEquity #RetentionMatters

GSEE Director Carolyn Jackson, Ph.D., on grad student retention: Retention is about belonging! Programs must: Foster community beyond cohorts Recognize students as whole people Make resources visible & accessible Provide clear funding & emergency aid info Normalize advisor change

Graduate students need more than just coursework—they need professional development, publishing support, and leadership opportunities. Investing in student success means preparing them for their future! #GradSuccess

Save the dates for the Excellence in Graduate Education Series (EGES) 2024-2025! March 11, 10-11AM: Graduation April 16, 1:30-2:30PM: Post-Graduation Career Paths May 6, 10AM-5PM: Equity in Graduate Education Summit Stay tuned for...Community of Practice!

Reminder for your students! GSEE: 💬 Real Talk Tuesdays: March 4, 11:30-1pm, CMU 126 🚀 Power Hour: March 6, 11:30am-1pm, CMU 126 🌐 Staying Connected: March 7, Time & Location TBD GSA: 💻 Scholars’ Studio (Virtual): Feb. 27, 4-5:30 pm 📝 3MT Call for Proposals (coming soon!)

Ralina Joseph, Associate Dean for Equity & Justice in Graduate Programs, shares advice on creating conversations around hidden curriculum activities: Attend community-focused events like GSEE, where discussions go beyond academics and create space for essential conversations.

💡 Great advice from one of our attendees: A best practice—our departmental diversity committee hosts a grad student lunch & listening session to hear concerns. From this, we developed a pulse survey, and we’ll be sending out another this spring! #GradEquity #CommunityBuilding

❤️ Another great insight from an attendee: "Our first-year cohort made Valentines during lunch and loved it! They said they needed a craft activity. I had fun getting supplies from Joann fabrics. We’re donating the Valentines to a local senior center!" #GradLife #GivingBack

A big thank you to everyone who attended today’s session! Your insights and engagement made it a success. We look forward to seeing you at our next session: March 11, 10-11AM: Graduation! #GradEquity #ThankYou #CommunityBuilding

📣 Reminder: The Excellence in Graduate Education 2025 Summit is TOMORROW! 📅 May 6 | ⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM 📍 Virtual & In-Person Don’t miss it! #UWGradSchool #GradEdSummit