Advising

The Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources is committed to providing academic advising to support graduate students’ scholarly and professional development. Through the open discussions of scholarly ideas during regular interactions with their advisors, graduate students identify focus areas and develop their creative and intellectual potential more generally. 

Faculty advisors guide students in designing and conducting research, selecting courses, exploring academic opportunities and professional pathways, developing teaching skills, and navigating policies and degree requirements. At the same time, they are aware and respectful of work-life balance and wellness considerations. Graduate students proactively seek academic and professional guidance and take responsibility for learning about their program’s policies and degree requirements.

Students should also take advantage of the more extensive advising network, consulting such resources as the E-IPER program staff, Stanford’s institutional resources (VPGE, Office of Graduate Life, CAPS, etc.), and individuals and networks in the broader community of scholars. While student academic progress is reviewed annually, students are expected to actively track their progress and raise concerns promptly.

If students have a formal concern or complaint about their advising experience, they are encouraged to contact the E-IPER Associate Directors or the E-IPER Faculty Director.

See Graduate Advising for a statement of university policy on graduate advising.