Advisors should
meet regularly with advisees
be clear and accurate about their availability
be clear and accurate about the advisees’ responsibilities
provide praise, constructive criticism, and advice on next steps
take charge on scheduling comprehensive/qualifying exams and thesis defenses
send advisees to conferences at least annually
help advisees network at conferences and otherwise
get advisees through this career step as quickly as possible
get advisees through this career step with as little trauma as possible

















