Expanded financial and TA supports: commenters noted increased TA positions, recruitment funding, conference travel funding, and new grad course offerings.
Clearer policies and experienced oversight: respondents cited more consistent application/dissemination of policies and approachable, knowledgeable graduate leadership and assessment expertise.
Available training and resources: access to webinars, training, and documentation was highlighted as a helpful resource for faculty and students.

Administrative responsiveness and continuity: graduate support is underresourced and the program lacks cross‑training or backup for key administrative roles, risking operational continuity.
Graduate funding transparency and recognition: concerns about award management, stipend sustainability, and limited formal recognition of graduate student achievements were raised.
Mentorship, communication, and inclusive supports: comments asked for clearer mentorship for supervisor development and new faculty, better communication about external awards and exam procedures, and attention to unique needs of Indigenous students.

Top priority: strengthen graduate student services (67% support) by improving administrative capacity, creating continuity plans/cross‑training for coordinator roles to ensure timely support for student inquiries.

Mismatch: Graduate student funding/support is rated relatively high (funding 82%, teaching/resources 80%), yet comments flag problems with award management, stipend sustainability, and lack of formal recognition.
Mismatch: Administrative support ratings have increased (administrative support 75%), but comments describe delays and a critical lack of backup or cross‑training for key administrative positions.