Professional Development

ISU Graduate College is Your Partner in Skill Development, Scholarly Growth, and Professional Success!

    Build professional competencies valued across academia, industry, entrepreneurship, government, and in the broader workforce.

    Communication

     

    Research

     

    Teaching

     

    Career

     

    Leadership

     

    These competencies encompass knowledge, skills, and abilities that are not stand-alone or single-purpose. Rather, they are interrelated, can be pursued in a non-sequential manner, and transferable to various contexts. Cultivating professional competencies is a continuous process. Be proactive! No matter your degree or discipline, engage with the multifaceted opportunities provided through our professional development programs to excel as a student and achieve your career goals.
     

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    Resources

    Benefit from free resources for your independent use and self-paced development.

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    Events

    Participate in competency-focused and graduate community-building activities.