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Graduate student workload: Pandemic challenges and recommendations for accommodations.
Helena L Swanson1, Catherine Pierre-Louis1, Lidia Y Monjaras-Gaytan1
1Department of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal of Community Psychology
|December 13, 2021
Summary
Graduate student workers faced unequal support during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey revealed varied faculty accommodations, highlighting inequities for psychology graduate students and informing recommendations for future support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Higher Education Studies
- Sociology of Education
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted university operations and graduate student work.
- Varied faculty responses to the pandemic created disparities in support for graduate student workers.
- Graduate student well-being and academic progress were impacted by these changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the experiences of graduate students in a psychology department during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To identify the range and equity of accommodations provided by faculty.
- To develop recommendations for faculty to better support graduate students.
Main Methods:
- An evaluative survey was conducted by the Psychology Graduate Student Association (PsychGSA).
- The survey captured the experiences of 50 graduate students within the psychology department.
- Data analysis focused on identifying patterns in accommodations and student-reported challenges.
Main Results:
- Significant inequities were found in the levels of accommodation provided by faculty.
- Graduate students reported facing diverse and often inequitable challenges due to pandemic-related adjustments.
- The study highlighted a lack of standardized support systems for graduate student workers.
Conclusions:
- Faculty accommodations for graduate students during the pandemic were inconsistent, leading to inequitable experiences.
- There is a need for clear guidelines and equitable practices in supporting graduate students, especially during crises.
- Recommendations are provided for faculty to improve accommodation and support for graduate students moving forward.
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