The Role of the Graduate Supervisor
The Graduate Supervisor is the most influential person in the graduate student’s program.
The following summarizes the roles of the Supervisor:
- Provide guidance and mentorship and serve as an academic role model
- Promote academic integrity
- Guide the graduate program of the student, facilitating timely completion of research, thesis writing and defense
- Facilitate the selection of appropriate members for the Graduate Supervisory Committee and ensure, jointly with the student, that the ongoing supervision is appropriate and timely
- Clearly set out expectations
- Provide timely feedback on submitted work. Inform students of any expected delays in providing feedback
- Be accessible and ensure appropriate continuing supervision of the student during any leave of absence from the University (e.g. sabbatical, health related leave, retirement)
- Help students understand departments, SGS and university policies and regulations
- Disclose to the student and the RSI intention regarding funding
- Play a major in obtaining funding for the student and assist in applications accordingly
For more information on Graduate Supervision Guidelines for Students, Faculty, and Administrators, visit the SGS website.