The Dissertation Writing Group (DWG) is a supportive writing group that helps dissertation writers form or refine productive writing and work habits, break isolation, build community, and take advantage of structured writing time. The workshop is intended for doctoral students actively working on their dissertation and able to attend the virtual 2 ½-hour session weekly for seven weeks.
For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Doctoral committee members are reminded to create an iThenticate account so students can share their Similarity Report. Otherwise, they have to download the report and email it, causing confusion among students just as they are preparing for their final defense.
For questions about iThenticate, please contact aura.young@uncc.edu.
Graduate researchers have an opportunity to sharpen their presentation skills and compete for cash prizes through the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) program offered by the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL). The competition kicks off in November.
For more information and to register, visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning presents “Understanding IRBs: How to be an Ethical Researcher” Sept 14 from 12-1 pm in Atkins 146.
The workshop, led by Cat Runden, IRB Manager at the Office of Research Protections and Integrity (ORPI), will cover the IRB process.
For more information and to register, visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
The largest career fair of the year, free and open to all majors and all class levels, will be held Sept. 23 from 10-2 at the Student Activity Center.
This year’s Fall Career & Internship Fair will include more than 230 employers including Fortune 100 companies, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts and growing businesses.
More information, including a complete list of participating employers is available from the University Career Center.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning will host a session on Building a LinkedIn Profile Sept. 8, 3-4 p.m. in Atkins 146.
The session will be led by Karen Arrington, Assistant Director and Career Coach for the Social Impact, Education, and Nonprofit Career Community.
For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
A network issue last week slowed notifications from the Academic Petition tool. While the issue may have been addressed, GPDs are encouraged to log into the Academic Petition tool to check for pending requests rather than rely on a notification.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) has published a recording of this fall’s virtual student orientation. The recording is available on YouTube.
A document listing many FAQs from the day’s event is available on Google Docs.
A wealth of information is also available for new students at NewGradPortal.Charlotte.edu.
The Graduate School is looking for qualified candidates for the $37,000 annual stipend from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
UNC Charlotte has ranked fourth in North Carolina for the number of NSF Graduate Research Fellows since 2010, behind Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State.
Graduate School Director of Funding and Fellowships Dr. Julie Goodliffe contacted almost 2,000 potential candidates this fall offering expertise in completing a competitive application. In addition to the annual stipend, qualified students can earn $12,000 annually in cost of education allowance.
An experienced NSF reviewer at the national level, Dr. Goodliffe offers live information sessions and assistance in completing the NSF GRFP Fellowship application. Interested students should participate in an upcoming workshop via Zoom:
Wednesday, September 14th, 3-4pm
More information about the NSF GRFP is available for download, on the Graduate School’s Funding for Graduate Graduation website or by contacting Julie Goodliffe, jmgoodli@uncc.edu.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) will host an open house for graduate students, faculty and staff Sept 7 and 8 in Atkins 149.
Come meet the CGLL team and enjoy refreshments:
Wednesday, September 7 from 2:00 – 4:30pm
or
Thursday, September 8 from 8:30 – 11:00am
The CGLL is now located in Atkins 149, next to the Career Center.
The Aug. 26 Friday Morning Writing session at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) provides a morning opportunity for graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the community who want to make progress on a large writing project. The session runs from 9-12 p.m.
Offering a quiet space to work, structured writing time, and writing-related resources, Friday Morning Writing makes writing less isolating.
Coffee, snacks and the use of a microwave oven will be provided in the Atkins 146 session.
To register, visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
An updated schedule of graduate student compensation packages has been added to the Graduate School’s Student Support website under the tab Standard Graduate Student Compensation Packages.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning will host Dr. Lisa Russell-Pinson, Associate Teaching Professor of Writing in a course entitled Establishing and Maintaining Strong Writing Habits Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Atkins 146.
Dr. Russell-Pinson will show how to develop and stick to a writing process and cover tips for consistent and efficient writing.
To register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Research-related stress tops a list of concerns among students seeking assistance from the Graduate Ombudsman over the past year. In the 2021-2022 report from Graduate Ombuds Bruce Taylor, Ph.D., issues such as authorship conflicts, funding and communication breakdowns are common themes.
“Conflict with faculty, often over research, continues to be a leading concern among graduate students,” Taylor said. “Perceived conflicts of interest, particularly when doctoral student research for their dissertation is delayed by faculty research.”
He also noted that issues surrounding student roles on grants, as well as authorship on publications, were problematic. The recently adopted new guidelines on authorship attempt to address some of these concerns.
Funding is a perennial challenge for graduate students, many of whom contacted the Ombuds with issues over GASP funding, assistantships and, this year, the financial impact of Policy 50.5 that reduced funding levels for many students.
“From (the students’) point of view,” Taylor said, “what they had been offered changed and reduced their effective income substantially in some cases.”
The 2021-22 Ombuds Report is available for download.
Laura Pagani, Student Services Specialist at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning, has been appointed the lead student contact for thesis and dissertation formatting and submission.
Students may contact Laura via email (lpagani@uncc.edu) with any questions or issues. Information about defense and submission procedures and requirements can be found under the Current Students tab on the Graduate School website.
Students planning to submit a thesis or dissertation within the next semester may benefit from this session addressing common questions about formatting, defense and submission procedures.
These workshops are held approximately every two weeks at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL). Register for the June 28 session, visit the CGLL for a schedule of sessions and visit YouTube for previous recordings.
The International Student & Scholar Office (ISSO) will host a webinar on July 13 to provide a preview of topics concerning international students this fall.
Topics include:
Register via Zoom to receive a confirmation email with more details.
The first-ever Duke’s Mayo Classic College & Career Fair will invite prospective students from across the region to the Charlotte Convention Center from 10:30-4:30 Sept. 2.
The Fair will provide students the opportunity to learn more about the importance of furthering their education and to explore and discover the exciting programs and experiences colleges and universities have to offer.
The Career Fair will be followed by the Duke’s Mayo Classic – Aggie Eagle Classic on Sept. 3 where North Carolina A&T State University and North Carolina Central University at Bank of America Stadium will vie for the title.
Vendor registration is open through July 22 and is available through the Career Fair event site. Visit http://dukesmayoclassic.com for general information about the Classic.
The Graduate School and Graduate Admissions have a new, temporary location to serve the UNC Charlotte community and prospective students near the center of campus in the Cone University Center, Room 268.
Read more at the Graduate School.
