Designing Your Most Productive Summer: Strategies for Graduate Student Success
Facilitated by visiting scholar, Dr. Peter Arthur, PhD, MEd, BEd, Teaching and Learning Success, University of British Columbia

This interactive workshop is designed to help graduate students make the most of their summer by clarifying their academic, research, and professional goals and creating a structured action plan to achieve them. Through guided reflection, goal-setting exercises, and practical strategies, participants will develop a clear roadmap for their summer, gain tools to overcome procrastination, and learn techniques to stay productive and accountable.

More about Dr. Peter Arthur

Dr. Peter Arthur is dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning in higher education. As a Professor of Teaching at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Arthur's work focuses on strategies for student success, including metacognition, mindset, and developing self-directed learners. He has extensive experience leading and supporting teaching excellence, notably as the Founding Director of UBC Okanagan's Centre for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Arthur's expertise is sought after internationally, with numerous invited presentations and workshops at universities and conferences. His commitment to fostering effective learning environments and empowering students to achieve their academic goals makes him a valuable resource for graduate students seeking to maximize their summer productivity.