Blog Series: ALDA Advisors Share Wisdom of Experience – Part Three
by Lori Schroeder | July 19, 2010
The 2010 months of May, June, July, August, and September, the Ask Doctoral Advising blog showcases the wisdom of advisors from ALDA (Advanced Learner Doctoral Advisor) who support learners in the comprehensive exam and dissertation stages of Capella University’s doctoral programs. We’ll hear from individuals who serve these Schools: Public Service Leadership, Education, Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Business and Technology. In September, we’ll hear from ALDA supervisors. Beginning in October and throughout the upcoming year, we’ll feature the advice of Capella University alumni. Stay tuned!
In July, I asked ALDA advisors in the School of Business and Technology, “What is your signature piece of advice for anyone in a PhD program? What is your essential message you would like your advisees to know, understand, and do?”
The following is the School of Business and Technology team’s wisdom of experience:
Jeff Scanlon:
“The mentor-mentee relationship requires interaction and collaboration. Keep your mentor informed of your progress (or lack of progress) on a regular basis. Keep the relationship fresh and dynamic.”
Dr. Laura Hutt:
“Persevere!”
Jo Tebbetts:
“Every resource needed is located on iGuide3. Become comfortable with the site.”
Capella Learners: What is the one piece of advice you’ve received that has been of the greatest help to you in your doctoral journey?
One Response to "Blog Series: ALDA Advisors Share Wisdom of Experience – Part Three"
Mary Kay Whitaker says:
The greatest help for me during my doctoral journey has been interacting with my peers in the Dissertation Research courseroom. Doctoral learners post up-to-date insights from their mentor and DWR experiences to share with other learners. It is a fabulous resource and keeps our motivation at a very high level throughout our doctoral experience.