Advice on Mediating Adviser-Student Disputes

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This discussion focuses on strategies for mediating disputes between graduate students and their advisers. The key issue highlighted is the stagnation of a student's progress due to a lack of communication and support from the adviser. Participants emphasize the importance of patience and tact in addressing these conflicts, suggesting that effective mediation can improve relationships and academic outcomes. The conversation underscores the need for open dialogue and understanding in resolving adviser-student disputes.

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Hey everybody,
My friend is in graduate school and has been having problems with his adviser. Let me back up a bit here, they used to be on good terms, but more recently his progress has stagnated because his adviser won't meet with him. Also, his adviser has been losing patience due to his lack of progress. He is getting really fed up and this has impacted his relationships, including his one with me. How would one go about mediating disputes between an adviser and a student tactfully?
 
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A famous old saying might help here: don't interfere between an onion and its peel. :biggrin:As for you, try to be patient. :)
 
Very good advice to heed.
 

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