Student - Supervisor
In situations of conflict with your thesis supervisor, follow these steps one at a time in the following order:
- Speak to your supervisor; it is important to raise issues as they arise. For serious issues, politely confirm discussions in writing to ensure both parties have an understanding of the points discussed and expectations.
- Clarify regulations and policies with the Graduate Program Coordinator
- Speak informally with other members of your Supervisory Committee
- Arrange and hold a Supervisory Committee Meeting
- Speak to your Graduate Program Director
- Speak to the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies)
- Speak to the Ombudsperson
Supervisor - Student
In situations of conflict with a student under your supervision, follow these steps one at a time in the following order:
- Regulations and policies with the Graduate Program Coordinator or Graduate Program Director
- Speak informally with other members of the student's Supervisory Committee and if necessary
- Arrange and hold a Supervisory Committee meeting
- Speak to your Graduate Program Director
- Speak to the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies)