Decoding the Discourse: When Faculty Say X, They Really Mean Y
Decoding Grad School Series Session 4
Location
Information Technology/Engineering : 229
Date & Time
November 20, 2025, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
** We are offering a Seminar Series to help first-year Ph.D. students navigate their program. All graduate students are welcome to attend. **
Academic communication is often nuanced, indirect, and can sometimes be exclusionary. This session acts as a "translator" for academic discourse, helping you interpret feedback thoughtfully, manage your emotional reactions, and navigate challenging or harmful interactions.
Topics
- Proactive Communication
- Translating Advisor/Faculty Feedback
- Separating Critique from Identity
- Identifying and Responding to Microaggressions
- Advocating for Your Needs
Please click "Going" below if you intend to participate so that you can receive relevantmaterials.
