Healthy Research Teams and Labs
A healthy research culture is a critical factor in conducting high-quality research. The Healthy Research Teams and Labs initiative works to foster healthy research environments on campus by inviting faculty and staff who work in research teams to commit to seven principles that support a healthy research team or lab.
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Mental Health and Well-Being
CGS has produced a report, in collaboration with The Jed Foundation, on graduate student mental health and well-being. A growing body of evidence indicates that mental health challenges are common among graduate students. Unfortunately, many barriers exist to effective support and care.
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Financial Preparedness
Today’s graduate and undergraduate students are in a much different place financially than previous generations of students. CGS offers diverse and innovative models and practical resources for helping produce and shape effective student financial education programs.
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Mentorship Best Practices
Meaningful, effective, holistic mentorship is crucial to graduate student success. These resources, compiled in 2024 by CGS Dean-in-Residence Cari Moorhead, help mentors, mentees, and leadership work together to create an environment where mentorship is prioritized.
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Professional Development
CGS supports the professional development of graduate students, regardless of career goals.
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Career Pathways
Master’s and doctoral degrees provide deep, specialized knowledge as well as diverse skills. CGS is working to support the work of our members to shed light on their students’ paths to and through careers.
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GradSense
View a collection of student-facing resources on how to pay for graduate school and transition to the workforce.
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