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CTL Offers Help on Short Course Design

April 17, 2019 by White, Brian

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is offering a workshop and teaching guide to address common questions in developing and delivering short or part-of-term courses beyond summer sessions.

CTL’s support focuses on strategies to transform 15-week courses to 10-week, 7-week or 5-week format. Some topics to be covered include why these courses are being offered, opportunities and challenges and how to plan and deliver them effectively.

To register, select a session: April 23, 2019, 12:30 – 1:30 PM or May 8, 2019, 12:30 – 1:30 PM.

The CTL also provides an online teaching guide. Please visit the Center for Teaching and Learning to view the guide.

2018-19 TA Awards Presented

April 15, 2019 by White, Brian

Yuehan Shao, Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, and Katie Wilkers, MS, Kinesiology, were named Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants (TA) for 2018-19.

More information on the awards can be found in Graduate School News.

Students Take Honor Society Awards

April 11, 2019 by White, Brian

Graduate students Krystal Turner, MA, Counseling, Rebecca Blanchard, MA, Counseling and Rachel Saunders, Ph.D., Counselor Education, were honored recently by the UNC Charlotte Mu Tau Beta chapter of international counseling honor society Chi Sigma Iota.

For more details, visit The Graduate School‘s web site.

First Citizens Award Goes to Org Science Researcher

April 04, 2019 by White, Brian

UNC Charlotte Chancellor’s Professor Steven Rogelberg is the 2019 recipient of the First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal, UNC Charlotte’s most prestigious faculty award in recognition of excellence in research. He was honored formally at an awards ceremony Tuesday, April 2, at the Harris Alumni Center at Johnson Glen.

New Site Connects Educators for Transatlantic Experiences

April 03, 2019 by White, Brian

The Embassy of the United States in France has established an online platform to support French and American educators in finding partner institutions.

The FAAX (Franco-American Academic Exchange) web platform supports student mobility and exchanges between the two countries. Through the FAAX platform, educators looking for transatlantic exchanges are now able to create a profile outlining the type of partnership they are seeking.

For more information, visit the Franco-American Academic Exchange.

Stipends to Increase for Grad School Assistantships

March 28, 2019 by White, Brian

In response to the Graduate Student Funding Task Force Report, the Chancellor provided $1.2 million for graduate assistantship support for the 2019-20 academic year. With direction from Academic Affairs and implemented by the Graduate School, these funds are being used to increase the stipends of the graduate assistantships held centrally by the Graduate School.

Graduate School staff have been meeting with faculty and students over the past couple of weeks to answer questions on this initiative and we have developed this FAQ page based on these meetings that has been posted online. This page will be updated regularly and we hope you will refer to it when questions arise. Your feedback is also encouraged and you are welcome to email me with either a question or comment.

Workshop Defines Sexual Misconduct for the TA, RA, GA or AA

March 26, 2019 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) will host a workshop Apr. 11 addressing issues related to consent, sexual misconduct, and the responsibilities of the graduate student assistant. Dr. Michelle Reinken will lead the session on tools and resources to help navigate these complex topics.

Visit the CGL’s Registration page to sign up.

Residency Application Cut-Off Date Extended

March 26, 2019 by White, Brian

The cut-off date for students seeking classification as an in-state resident for tuition purposes or state grant eligibility has been extended.

Previously set at 10 days from the start of term, the Residency Determination Service (RDS) extended the application cut-off date to 30 days for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters as part of a pilot to allow for adjustments to Census day reporting to the System Office. New determinations, or any changes to determinations, beyond the 30-day cut-off date would be effective the next enrolling term.

The 30-day window should be prorated for sessions shorter than 16 weeks.

Students receive ONE residency determination which can be shared with all schools to which the student applies.

More information on NC residency requirements is available from the Residency Determine Service (RDS).

Research Symposium Winners Named

March 18, 2019 by White, Brian

The annual Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) Mar. 15 featured presentations from various areas of study within graduate certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Awards were presented to top candidates for oral and poster presentations.

Complete details can be found on the the Graduate and Professional Student Government‘s (GPSG) website.

Finding Ideal Students Webinar Recording Available

March 14, 2019 by White, Brian

A technical issue blocked some participants from viewing the webinar, Best Practices: Finding Ideal Students for Your Program Mar. 13.

A recording of the webinar is available, along with a PowerPoint presentation that is available for download.

In addition, an encore presentation is planned for Apr. 25, 11 a.m. If you were unable to join this week’s webinar, please register for the encore presentation.

Grad Student Appreciation Events Listed

March 14, 2019 by White, Brian

OIP Offers Free India Culture Workshop

March 12, 2019 by White, Brian

The Office of International Programs will host a free Country-Culture Workshop featuring India on Mar. 22.

Topics include a comparison with India culture, language and linguistics politics, the India education system and more.

A traditional Indian lunch is included.

For more information and to reserve a seat, please visit the Office of International Programs.

Free Webinar Offered on Trade Winds Indo-Pacific 2019 Forum

March 04, 2019 by White, Brian

The U.S. Commercial Service and Sannam S4 will host a free webinar on the Indian education market Mar. 7.

Webinar topics include:

How upcoming Indian general elections will affect Indian and American Universities
Current trends in International student recruitment from India
Mechanisms announced by the Indian Government to enable institutional collaboration
Recent trends and successes in the market

The session also will provide an overview of Trade Winds 2019 May 6-13, the largest U.S. Department of Commerce-supported Trade Mission of the year, and and information on how education institutions can gain a strategic foothold in India and South Asia.

More information is available on the Tradewinds Forum from the U.S. Export Service. Please visit Sannam S4’s web site to register.

Extra Session Added: ETS Webinar on Finding Ideal Students

February 28, 2019 by White, Brian

An extra session Mar. 20 has been added for this topic.

ETS is presenting a free webinar March 13 on recruitment best practices for identifying and engaging with ideal students whose qualifications and aspirations best match your program goals.

Please visit the ETS website for details and to register.

GPD Deadline Extended for Fall 2019 Fellowships

February 27, 2019 by White, Brian

The deadline for GPD nominations for student fellowships was extended to Mar. 22.

One such fellowship, the William F. Kennedy Graduate Fellowship pays $18,000 plus stipend, tuition, fees and health insurance premium.

The Kennedy Fellowship is for a new student who will begin Fall 2019. The student can be domestic or international, with a preference for a first generation graduate student, and/or having a potential to make a significant contribution to society by completing the degree.

Students have until Mar. 15 to complete an application, so nominate soon at NinerScholars.

More information on fellowships is available on the Graduate School’s Funding site. To see the other fellowships requiring nomination, select the Graduate Program Director Nominated option at the bottom of the page.

First-Time International Graduate Enrollment Beats National Trend

February 22, 2019 by White, Brian

The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) recently released its annual International Graduate Admissions Survey report, revealing a second consecutive year of decline in international graduate applications in the U.S.

Nationally, the 240 colleges and universities participating in the survey had a 4% decline in international graduate applications, and a 1% decline in first-time enrollment from 2017-18. For the same period, UNC Charlotte’s international graduate applications declined 21%, while first-time enrollment actually increased by almost 15%.

CGS attributed the slowdown in international graduate applications to “uncertainty over U.S. visa policies, political rhetoric regarding immigration and strained relations with China.” Hardest hit fields were engineering, physical and earth sciences and public administration and services.

“UNC Charlotte is a great place for international students to call home,” said Johnna Watson, Associate Dean for Graduate Enrollment. “They choose us because of our stellar faculty and graduate programs, but also because of the warm welcome provided by the entire University community and the City of Charlotte.”

More information on the study is available from the Council of Graduate Schools.

Complimentary Symposium Addresses Strategies to Increase Graduate Program Diversity

February 20, 2019 by White, Brian

The ETS session Strategies for Increasing Graduate Program Diversity will be held Mar. 26 at American University, Constitution Hall, 4400 Massachusetts Ava., NW, Washington, DC 20016.

The complimentary, one-day symposium will cover successful strategies that foster more holistic, inclusive practices to attract and retain graduate students from diverse social and educational backgrounds.

DeRay Mckesson, prominent civil rights activist, educator and best-selling author, will deliver the keynote speech. For more information and to register, please visit the ETS Conference information site.

Graduate Certificate Renewal Procedures Updated

February 20, 2019 by White, Brian

Graduate Certificate Renewal procedures were recently updated and available on GPDNet.

Graduate certificate programs are established for a five-year period and may be renewed. Renewal is conducted through Curriculog.

Crafting an Elevator Speech on Research

February 20, 2019 by White, Brian

Converting years of research into a short, compelling description that grabs attention is an art. This workshop, offered through the Center for Graduate Life and facilitated by Dr. Elise Demeter, Office of Assessment and Accreditation, will share practical tips to help students craft an effective elevator pitch.

For more information and to register, visit the Center for Graduate Life.

Virtual Career Fair Planned for Online Programs

February 19, 2019 by White, Brian

A virtual career fair for online programs is scheduled for Mar. 26. The event is hosted by Purdue University.

Free to students, the Virtual Graduate Fair & Global Symposium provides an opportunity to introduce prospective students to online graduate programs. The event offers lower participation costs and flexibility. Each organization chooses their own chat times during the event.

For more information and to register, visit CareerEco Virtual Fairs.