National Community of Practice on Graduate Supervision

The National Community of Practice on Graduate Supervision aims to bring together individuals with a shared commitment to advancing supervision practices and supervisor wellness through collaborative learning.

We invite you to join us in this national collaborative conversation for knowledge engagement and professional growth. Please share this webpage with graduate supervisors at your institution—we look forward to connecting with you!

Our Goals

• To foster conversations and sharing of effective practices among supervisors across Canada
• To foster strong research cultures that enable supervisors and students to flourish
• To co-create and share a national set of principles on supervision
• To co-create rich, open access resources & materials for supervisors
• To support an annual online conference on supervision

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28 March Conversation:

Learning to Supervise – On the Job

Supervising graduate students is a complex and evolving role shaped by personal experiences, disciplinary norms, institutional contexts, and ongoing learning.

• This online conversation invites participants to reflect on their own doctoral supervision experiences and explore how those experiences influence their current supervisory practices. 
• Through discussion and shared insights, we will examine how supervision pedagogy develops over time, the ways mentors shape our approaches, and the resources that help us continue to grow as effective supervisors. 
• Whether you’re new to graduate supervision or looking to refine your approach, this online conversation will provide valuable perspectives and strategies for fostering meaningful student-supervisor relationships.

Inaugural Meeting – 31 January 2025

Our first meeting was held on 31 January 2025, in which we outlined some goals of the National CoP, explored common challenges in supervision, and featured a Best Practice Spotlight and Discussion with Dr. Jeff Casello.