Professional development, improving and increasing one's skill sets, is important at every stage of graduate education and beyond. For example, improving one's oral and written communication skills and developing an understanding of research and creative ethical behavior are types of professional development. At FSU, numerous professional development opportunities are offered by academic departments/programs, the Center for Learning and Teaching, the Career Center, and the Office of Graduate Studies. One professional development program administered by the Office of Graduate Studies is Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) which provides a range of faculty experiences for graduate students, (e.g., campus visits to a community college, a four-year college and with faculty at FSU).
Additionally, the Diversity Leadership Mentoring Program operated by the FSU Human Resources office provides mentoring opportunities for graduate students.
Another approach to professional development is the series of workshops offered during the academic year for FSU graduate and postdoctoral students. Working closely with outstanding research faculty, administrators and the Career Center, the FSU Office of Graduate Studies offers a wide range of workshops designed to equip students to achieve their educational and career goals. The Professional Development Workshop Series runs from September through April each year.
