Advising is a central aspect of the graduate school experience—one that is fundamental to the successful completion of a graduate student’s education. Effective advising often leads to meaningful life-long professional and personal connections, while negative advising experiences can hinder students’ productivity, mental health, and progress to the degree.
Harvard Griffin GSAS is dedicated to providing faculty with the resources they need to develop strong, effective advising relationships. Across our dozens of master’s and PhD programs, each advising relationship will look different from the next. While we recognize that there should not be a “one size fits all” approach to advising, research has shown that successful advising relationships share a number of characteristics, including effective communication and clear expectations. We strive to help faculty build these and other skills that will enhance advising experiences and allow our diverse community of graduate students to flourish as scholars and develop as professionals in their chosen fields.
View our range of TAP (The Advising Project) offerings, including the TAP newsletter, advising resources, recommendations for effective advising, and workshops. Reach out to The Advising Project to share an advising experience, ask questions, or request a skill-building workshop for your community.
