
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
Co-Chairs
Dr. Cheryl van Daalen-Smith, RN Associate Dean (Academic) Faculty of Graduate Studies York University |
Dr. Michele Jacobsen Professor Werklund School of Education University of Calgary |

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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.
Annual Online Graduate Supervision Conference
Rock Solid Supervision - Memorial University - 9 May 2025
Fostering Dialogue on Best Practices in Graduate Supervision in Canada - York University - 31 May 2024
McGill University - 2026
University of Calgary - 2027
