Through our supportive and collegial learning environment, DBBS is committed to your personal and professional development. Beyond an excellent education, throughout your graduate training you’ll have access to career guidance and resources, additional pathways to enhance your PhD, camaraderie and friendship among your fellow students, support from faculty and staff, campus groups and more.
DBBS Student Affairs empowers students to thrive throughout their graduate training by cultivating belonging, supporting personal and professional growth, promoting wellbeing, and helping students navigate the opportunities and challenges of doctoral education.
Success in science requires many skills beyond content knowledge. In the co-curricular domain, students will gain inclusivity, collaboration, communication, resiliency and leadership skills that will propel their success.
Steve Mennerick, PhD
Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Our values
We hope to uphold the following values at the center of our programs and practices:
- Belonging – We cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community where all students can contribute and thrive.
- Advocacy – We elevate student voices and champion practices that support student success.
- Growth – We encourage continuous learning, leadership development, and exploration of individual goals.
- Wellbeing – We promote healthy, sustainable approaches to graduate education.
- Partnership – We work collaboratively to strengthen the graduate student experience and advance a culture of mutual respect.