Welcome

All graduate students at the University of Alberta (UA) are members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research who ultimately is responsible for management of graduate education on our campus. Each student is assigned to a “home department”. In this case, the home department is the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR).

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation is committed to uphold the vision for graduate education as outlined below. The policies and procedures outlined in this document embrace the spirit of this vision. Specifically, this policy manual is designed to enhance and support the collegiality between supervisors, administration, and graduate students, not to replace it. We encourage graduate students and faculty members to communicate on issues and disagreements promptly. The interactions between students, supervisors, committee members and the administration should always reflect the values of our faculty and our university.

While the Faculty is committed to assisting graduate students as much as possible, each student must accept the responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with all Faculty and University policies and regulations relevant to their programs.

Graduate Education at the University of Alberta

The statement on Graduate Education at the University of Alberta below was adopted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) Council on May 19, 2010.

Vision

To develop innovative, creative, critical thinkers who will lead and transform society for the common good.

Values

Graduate education

• Is fundamental to achieving the mission of the University of Alberta
• Is essential in a knowledge-based economy
• Is critical to the maintenance of a civil and sustainable society
• Is enhanced by interdisciplinary experiences and professional development opportunities

Graduate Students

• Come with rich and diverse backgrounds and new ideas
• Are committed to the discovery of knowledge
• Play a central role in meeting the vision and mission of the University
• Are committed to ethical behavior in their research, teaching, and other student activities

Graduates

• Have the potential to make outstanding contributions to their discipline
• Have a sense of curiosity, creativity, and innovation
• Think and work both collaboratively and independently

The University

• Is committed to working with students in a supportive and ethical manner
• Envisions students as junior colleagues by the Faculty and broader University
• Provides a culture in which students can thrive and grow intellectually and professionally
• Is committed to increasing financial support for graduate students