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.
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CGLL Course Addresses Setting Good Writing Habits
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.
Graduate Ombuds Reports Authorship, Funding Among Top Student Issues
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.
New Point of Contact Named for Thesis and Dissertation Coordination
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.
June 28 Seminar Offered on Thesis, Dissertation Formatting and Submission
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.
ISSO Offers Fall Preview for Program Directors
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:
- Anticipated numbers of international students for Fall
- Visa processes and anticipated delays
- Late arrivals
- Re-applications for admissions
Register via Zoom to receive a confirmation email with more details.
Duke’s Mayo Career Fair will join Aggie Eagle Classic in September
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.
Graduate School Relocates to Cone
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.
CGLL Offers Certificate in Workplace Competencies
Through the Certificate in Workplace Competencies, students can build a skill set to differentiate from others in the job market.
Studies have shown that employers want their new hires with graduate and professional degrees to be well-versed in essential professional skills in written and verbal communication, presentation-building, managing new initiatives, and working on diverse teams.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning or contact Dr. Jill Huerta.
Law Firm Founder to Address Obtaining a Green Card after Graduation
Raju Mahajan, Esq., principal attorney and founder of Raju Mahajan and Associates, will present via Zoom on how to get a Green Card June 8.
For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Students Advocate for Graduate Education at State Legislative Event
Graduate students David Brown, Bioinformatics, and Kaitlin Klotz, Biology, demonstrated the value of graduate education for state legislators as part of the N.C. Council of Graduate Schools 11th Annual Graduate Education Day May 24 in Raleigh.
Read more from the Graduate School.
CGLL Seeks Global Niner GA
The CGLL is seeking a graduate assistant to fill a Global Niner position for the 2022-23 academic year.
Key attributes sought for the 20-hour-per-week role include a 3.0 GPA, strong written communication skill, passion for graduate student success, outgoing personality, and connection to the international student community. The role includes creating and supporting programming tailored to the needs of international graduate students as well as working on other diversity-related initiatives.
Interested students may get more information and apply through Hire-A-Niner.
New Feature in Slate: Waive Admission Test
Graduate Program Directors may now elect to waive standardized test scores for individual applicants. Please see the Slate User Guide, located on the homepage in Slate Reader, for details on how to do this.
Spring Commencement Sees Record Number of Doctorate Degrees
The Spring 2022 Commencement May 13 at the Jerry Richardson Football Stadium included 1,096 doctoral, master’s and certificate students. That number includes the most Ph.D. degrees in a single term (61) since 2018, and at 178, the most doctoral degrees conferred yet in an academic year.
Read more from the Graduate School.
Message on Student Compensation
Dear Colleagues,
Academic Affairs has prepared a policy statement that touches on several aspects of Graduate Student Compensation. At the Provost’s request, we have posted this policy on the Graduate School website at this link:
Please share this information with faculty, staff and students since it contains important information.
Let me know if you have questions.
Thanks
Tom
Certificate in Workplace Competencies Adds Key Resumé Credential
Studies have shown that employers want new hires with graduate and professional degrees to be well-versed in essential professional skills in written and verbal communication, presentation-building, managing new initiatives, and working on diverse teams. Those competencies are at the core of the Workplace Competencies Certificate program offered through the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Students may apply though Graduate Admissions. For questions, please contact Dr. Jill Huerta.
Get a Leg Up on Writing Projects at the Graduate Writing Retreat
Scheduled June 3-5 in the Pop Martin Student Union, Rm 263, the Graduate Writing Retreat is an opportunity for grad students to make progress on a large writing or other work project.
The writing retreat offers a quiet space, structured writing time, and writing-related resources, support and accountability, and decreases the sense of isolation that many feel during the writing process.
Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided. Enjoy flexible seating, natural lighting, and ample outlets.
For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Try GradSchoolMatch to Target Prospective Students
GradSchoolMatch from ETS is an online platform to help prospective students find the best fit for a graduate school and help recruiters stand out among top prospects.
GradSchoolMatch allows programs to create a profile to showcase unique strengths, then sends notifications when prospects express interest and provides a site to cultivate personal connections.
For more information and to register, please visit GradSchoolMatch.
Update Application Links
Please check your program pages to confirm that the old application portal link (https://mygradschool.uncc.edu) has been updated to the new URL (https://gradadmissions.charlotte.edu/apply).
Eventually, redirects to the new URL will expire.
CGLL Student Orientation Set May 19
We’re eager to meet the grad students who are beginning this summer! The Center for Graduate Life and Learning’s New Graduate Student Virtual Orientation will be May 19 from 4-5 pm. The following Wednesday (May 25) from 3-4:30 will be an ice cream social for new students at Hauser Alumni Pavilion. Please visit the CGLL for more information and to register.
Also, save the date for Fall New Grad Student Virtual Orientation August 18 from 4-5 pm. Students will have a chance to meet Dean Tom Reynolds and chat in their questions about grad school.
