ERIC Number: EJ1098896
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Publication Date: 2016-Jun
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Graduate Student Perceptions and Experiences of Professional Development Activities
Rizzolo, Sonja; DeForest, Aubreena R.; DeCino, Daniel A.; Strear, Molly; Landram, Suzanne
Journal of Career Development, v43 n3 p195-210 Jun 2016
Graduate higher education has done little to assess and understand graduate students' needs and experiences beyond the classroom. Therefore, we conducted a phenomenological study using multiple data collection tools, including survey and focus groups from two different time periods to implement a multiphase needs assessment. The goal of the evaluation was to better understand graduate students' overall needs and experiences related to professional development at a public Carnegie classified Doctoral Research University in the Rocky Mountain Region. Results revealed the following themes: "perceptions of professional development in graduate school," "finding balance is never ending," "experiences of personal and professional barriers," and "the importance of faculty and peer relationships." Discussion, implications, limitations, and a conclusion are provided.
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Student Attitudes, Student Experience, Professional Development, Higher Education, Focus Groups, Peer Relationship, Career Development, Graduate Study, School Holding Power, Graduation Rate, Barriers, Learner Engagement, Student Surveys
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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