Call for Nominations for the 2013 Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision

The School of Graduate Studies provides this award to recognize those outstanding supervisors who demonstrate excellence in advising, monitoring and mentoring graduate students through their training. Excellence is judged on the quality of supervision and mentorship in facilitating the acquisition of skills and resources needed for the student to succeed as scholars and professionals. Characteristics include availability, timeliness and quality of guidance and feedback, responsiveness to student needs, and enthusiasm for the pursuit of knowledge. In addition the supervisor must promote timely completion of the thesis and encourage the career development of the student through the provision of leadership and support in academic matters such as publishing, presenting, applying for funding. Preference will be given to faculty members who have displayed sustained mentorship activity over many years.

Complete nomination packages must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies no later than 4:30 pm, Monday, May 6, 2013.

  2013 Awards Nomination Form & Guidelines (100KB)

Tips for preparing an effective nomination package for the Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision (60KB)