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Table 1

The Six Learning Modules of the QGS miniMOOC and Subtopics

Week	Topic	Subtopics
1	Introduction to graduate supervision	Introduction to the Quality Graduate Supervision miniMOOC, and graduate supervision resources and regulations from the University of Calgary Introduce the research and invite faculty to be involved
2	Best supervision practices	Elements of caring and effective supervision Faculty of Graduate Studies guidelines for supervisor and student best practices Supervision policy and regulations Graduate program design and requirements Supervisor-student checklist
3	Relationship building	How to establish good communication from the beginning of the relationship Creating shared expectations: Frequency of meetings Agenda and purpose for meetings Timelines and benchmarks What does the first meeting look like? Supervision and mentoring across cultures
4	Mentoring new researchers	Supporting students’ coursework and program goals Coaching and guiding through the various stages of the writing process, through grant applications Strategies to motivate and support graduate students What resources are available for graduate students?
5	Anticipating and addressing challenges	Identifying students who may be struggling Conflict identification and prevention Conflict resolution (what to do and where to go?) Review campus resources and services for health and wellness
6	Promoting excellence and wellness in graduate Education	Supporting students with knowledge mobilization and grant writing Developing research teams Striving for balance Supporting wellness and wellbeing in graduate students and faculty Participant reflection on key learning and highlights

Week	Topic	Subtopics
1	Introduction to graduate supervision	Introduction to the Quality Graduate Supervision miniMOOC, and graduate supervision resources and regulations from the University of Calgary Introduce the research and invite faculty to be involved
2	Best supervision practices	Elements of caring and effective supervision Faculty of Graduate Studies guidelines for supervisor and student best practices Supervision policy and regulations Graduate program design and requirements Supervisor-student checklist
3	Relationship building	How to establish good communication from the beginning of the relationship Creating shared expectations: Frequency of meetings Agenda and purpose for meetings Timelines and benchmarks What does the first meeting look like? Supervision and mentoring across cultures
4	Mentoring new researchers	Supporting students’ coursework and program goals Coaching and guiding through the various stages of the writing process, through grant applications Strategies to motivate and support graduate students What resources are available for graduate students?
5	Anticipating and addressing challenges	Identifying students who may be struggling Conflict identification and prevention Conflict resolution (what to do and where to go?) Review campus resources and services for health and wellness
6	Promoting excellence and wellness in graduate Education	Supporting students with knowledge mobilization and grant writing Developing research teams Striving for balance Supporting wellness and wellbeing in graduate students and faculty Participant reflection on key learning and highlights