Communicating Boundaries and Expectations in the Supervisory Relationship: Faculty Workshop

Facilitated by Aziza Kajan, Director, Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision.

Managing boundaries and expectations is integral to a successful graduate supervisory relationship. Knowing how, and when, to communicate what we expect from someone can help mitigate future misunderstandings. Establishing professional, academic, and personal boundaries and expectations helps the supervisory relationship feel more predictable, trustworthy, and consistent.

This workshop will be comprised of case studies and reflective group discussions; we gently request you attend with an openness to engage in group dialogue. We will also spend time highlighting interpersonal approaches and skills to help you establish boundaries and expectations within the supervisory relationship.