People
This person in an expert in your field and often acts as your advisor
Who is a topic person?
Looking for this quality in a mentor will ensure they are familiar with the type of research you want to do
What is studies topics and/or methods you are interested in?
Picnics, lunches, and holiday parties are typical examples of these types of activities you may attend throughout the year
What are informal department meetings or events?
Handling online interactions often involves this technique to deal with hateful comments or negative responses
What is blocking or reporting a user?
Unwelcome conduct and unfair treatment are more commonly known, as in the legal landscape, through these two terms
What are harassment and discrimination?
This person has strong connections and is willing to make calls and introduce you to people
Who is a networking person?
This quality of a mentor involves being able to provide long-term support and guidance
What is gives thoughtful advice and helps with strategic planning?
To form connections with classmates and fellow graduate students you should take this step
What is participating in non-academic events?
Networking now involves lots of heavy lifting online through sites such as this
What is LinkedIn?
(Connect with government organizations, industries, academics, etc.)
If you choose to share your experience with discrimination, harassment, or abuse, this type of resource is legally mandated to share the information with RIT, Title IX, or the local authorities
What is non-confidential?
(Includes all university staff, the Title IX office, and various online reporting forms)
This person is available to hear you out during challenging times and may be a friend or family member
Who is a listening person?
This quality ensures that a mentor can provide valuable networking opportunities within their field
What is being well-connected?
Students often suffer from internal and external pressures, imposter syndrome, and an array of mental health difficulties during their time in a graduate program - an individual in this position is an expert to prepare you for dealing with challenges
What is a therapist?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
This was the most helpful or impactful part of the chapter for your group
Answers may vary :)
When there is tension and conflict between individuals in the department, these people may know how to navigate these environments
What are more advanced or older graduate students?
This person will be frank with you whilst believing in you and commenting on your work so far
Who is an advice person?
You should take these steps if you find yourself needing to change you research methods or topic
What is communicate with your current advisor and evaluate if they're still the best fit?
To form connections with professors and potential advisors, you should take this step to build trust
What is finding a professor with similar interests and discussing their research?
Managing expectations online often involves accepting this norm of communication with scholars
What is the lack of immediate response due to their online privacy settings?
This unhealthy practice describes some faculty's expectation of you to complete tasks outside the bounds of your official teaching or research-related responsibilities
What is overworking?
This person will help you design your research and help you as challenges in your experiments pop up
Who is a methods person?
A strong mentor will provide feedback using this method, which informs you what's wrong, why it's wrong, and how it could be fixed
What is a contextualized approach?
Though social events may seem intimidating, attending both academic and informal events within your department displays these qualities to your fellow academics
What are commitment, skill in networking, and strong presentation abilities?
This ability involves observing a platform’s norms before participating actively
What is social media etiquette?
As opposed to inflicting harsh feedback and treatment on students for solely the sake of practice, faculty can do this instead
What is prepare you for cruelty?