Leadership and ManagementProfessors for the Future Fellows
Leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills are often overlooked in academic training. Yet these skills are vital for success within the academic realm and highly transferable for those seeking careers in industry, government, and the non-profit sectors. GradPathways offers workshops and panel discussions featuring faculty and industry experts on these topics, often in collaboration with the Graduate School of Management and the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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Quick Quarterly Guide - F24
For an overview of activities and events use this quick quarterly guide:
Leaders for the Future This 9-month program provides training in the skills needed to excel in diverse careers across industry, government and more. Offered through a partnership between the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, GradPathways (Graduate Studies), and the Internship and Career Center.
Professors for the Future This year-long program is designed to recognize and develop the leadership skills of outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who have demonstrated their commitment to professionalism, integrity, and academic service. is supported by GradPathways (Graduate Studies).
Big Bang! Competition This competition is hosted by the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Graduate School of Management.
Business Development Fellowship Program This program is hosted by the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Graduate School of Management.
Graduate Writing Fellow Graduate Writing Fellows are supported by the University Writing Program (UWP) and GradPathways (Graduate Studies).
Keller Pathway Fellowship Program This program is hosted by the Mike and Renee Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Graduate School of Management.
Teaching Assistant Consultant (TAC) Teaching Assistant Consultants are supported by the Center for Educational Effectiveness and GradPathways (Graduate Studies).
An annual UC Davis Business Plan Competition organized by M.B.A. students of the Graduate School of Management. The goal of the contest is to promote entrepreneurship at UC Davis and the region supported by the university.
The three-day UC Entrepreneurship Academy helps students, postdocs and faculty in science and engineering gain the knowledge and networks needed to develop the commercial potential of your research or idea. The academy is taught by university faculty and by investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts who serve as mentors and guest speakers. Join the Academy and learn how to move your research out of the lab and into the world.
Community Building and Activities
Building community is essential to success. Consider participating in the following activities:
The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Graduate Writing Fellows offer one-on-one writing consultations with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, host writing retreats, create and lead workshops, and run the Graduate Certificate in Writing Theory and Practice and the Writing Partner Program. WAC fellows come from degree programs across campus. All fellows receive training in WAC theory and practice through monthly professional development meetings with WAC faculty.
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is the primary student governing body for graduate students on the UC Davis campus. Each department and graduate group is granted a set number of representatives based on enrollment. Officer positions are elected annually.
The Postdoctoral Scholars Association (PSA) provides resources, information and representation for postdoctoral scholars on the UC Davis campus. The PSA also strives to create a stronger sense of community through an e-mail listserv, website and social activities.
The Teaching Assistant Consulting (TAC) Fellows Program promotes and facilitates professional development programming for graduate student instructors and postdoctoral scholars.
The Graduate Academic Achievement and Advocacy Program (GAAAP) is the first UC-based, student-initiated, student-run recruitment and retention program for graduate students. The GAAAP is dedicated to empowering and retaining historically underrepresented graduate and professional students.
As a key leadership position, the Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies and to the Chancellor (GSADC) is the campus graduate student representative serving as a voice for graduate student concerns, needs and perspectives.
