Professional Roles & Responsibilities (PRR)
Creating a thriving academic environment requires shared understanding and mutual respect between graduate students and faculty. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University is committed to fostering a culture of professionalism, inclusivity, and academic excellence. This page provides further guidance on the expectations, roles, and responsibilities of graduate students and graduate faculty, including detailed guidance documents developed in collaboration with the CFAES Graduate Student Advisory Council and the Office for Research and Graduate Education.
Graduate Students
Graduate students play a vital role in the scholarly community. They are expected to:
- Stay informed of university and program policies.
- Make satisfactory academic progress.
- Uphold professional and ethical standards.
- Respect diversity and maintain collegial communication.
- Engage actively in academic and research activities.
- Seek out opportunities for growth and development.
In turn, students have the right to:
- Academic freedom and fair treatment.
- Effective advising and access to necessary resources.
- A respectful and inclusive learning environment.
- Support for work-life balance and wellness.
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Graduate Faculty
Faculty advisors are essential to the success of graduate students. Faculty are expected to uphold university shared values and utilize available resources to support their mentees. Their responsibilities include:
- Providing clear guidance on academic requirements and research expectations.
- Offering timely feedback and mentorship.
- Supporting professional development and career exploration.
- Ensuring continuity of advising during absences.
- Creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
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For further guidance on grievance procedures, please view the guide developed by the college.
For additional resources on mentoring, please visit the Office for Research and Gradaute Education webpage.