Leadership, Ethics and Collaboration

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Campus organizations provide opportunities for graduate students to develop professionally and explore their career interests as well as problem-solving and ethical decision-making frameworks.

Graduate Students will learn how to effectively

  • Develop self-awareness in interpersonal and team communication and collaboration 
  • Develop habits, behaviors and an understanding of the norms, industry best practices and standards that contribute to workplace success 
  • Identify, discuss and address ethical concerns within their discipline or industry 
  • Manage and address workplace conflicts

Workshops & Programs

Ethics Unwrapped

A series of videos related to behavioral ethics and their practical application in the workplace .

Good Systems

This program helps researchers stay abreast of emerging technologies (e.g. robotics, smart cities, AI) and their implications.

National Science Foundation Trainee Program on Ethical AI

Participate in this program to learn more on ethical AI.

Ombuds Office

Workshops from the  Ombuds Office  focus on restorative justice, navigating conflict, and having difficult conversations.

Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution

This office within Human Resources resolves conflict, repairs workplace relationships and improves communication so that employees can thrive personally and professionally.

Title IX Office 

The Title IX Office offers training related to an employee’s responsibilities as a responsible employee as well as how to communicate boundaries in the workplace 

Career and Life Design Events

The Office of Career and Life Design offers graduate-specific workshops on career-related topics including professional networking, developing an individual development plan, writing a resume and CV, interviewing and navigating the job search as well as employer events.

Courses

Responsible Conduct of Research 

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Resources 

Research Misconduct 

UT Austin is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in all practices of proposing, performing, reviewing or reporting research.

Ethics Training

Ethical conduct and compliance are personal responsibilities, and each person should be accountable for his and her conduct and decision-making. All graduate students should review requirements for training and approvals that must be completed based on their research or their employment at the university.