Stylus Publishing (VA) A Handbook for Supporting Today's Graduate Students

Review "This book is timely and important because the experiencesand education of today's graduate students relate directly to the future of ourcountry and the broader world--to the innovation, insight, creativity, health, collaborative skill, and imagination that graduates bring to the work that theywill do for many decades, in education and across a wide range of othersectors.--Ann E. Austin "From the Foreword" Product Description Despite continued growth in enrollments, graduate program attrition rates are of great concern to academic program coordinators. It is estimated that only 40 to 50 percent of students who begin Ph.D. programs complete their degrees. This book describes programs, initiatives, and interventions that lead to overall student retention and success.Written for graduate school administrators, student affairs professionals, and faculty, this book offers ways to better support today's graduate student population, addresses the needs of today's changing student demography and considers the challenges today's graduate students face inside and outside of the classroom. The opening section highlights the shifting demographics and contextual factors shaping graduate education over the past 20 years, while the second describes institutional practices to develop the requisite academic and professional development necessary to succeed in master's and doctoral programs. In conclusion, the editors curate a conversation about different ways institutions can support graduate students beyond the classroom. About the Author David J. Nguyen is an assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Ohio University.Christina W. Yao is an assistant professor of higher education at the University of South Carolina.