A variety of resources are available at the department and university-levels for graduate students looking to enhance their research and teaching skills. For the links to learn more about all of these educational opportunities.
Preparing Future Faculty: The Preparing Future Faculty program provides a teaching and learning forum for doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows at the University of Minnesota. Program participants discuss learning theory and strategies, develop teaching and assessment skills, create classroom and job search materials, and work with faculty from regional institutions.
Teaching Enrichment Series: Courses provided by the Center for Teaching and Learning Services to provide graduate students with the tools they need to teach courses at the University of Minnesota. Topics include: WebCT, Speaking and Lecturing tips, creating a teaching portfolio, launching a dissertation, grading, and many more.
McGrath Library Workshops: Attend a hands-on library session to enhance your information skills.
Student Writing Support: Free writing instruction for all University of Minnesota students—graduate and undergraduate—at all stages of the writing process. In face-to-face and online collaborative consultations, they help students develop productive writing habits and revision strategies. Some instructors specialize in working with non-native speakers, and others have experience with writing in specific disciplines. They have multiple locations on campus. They also have a list of online resources for dissertation writers.
