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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).

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.

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.

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.

Submit Nominations for the Dean's Dissertation Award by May 24

February 18, 2019 by White, Brian

The 2019 Graduate Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award will focus broadly on Biological Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts and nominations should be in by May 24.

This award is presented by the Graduate School to recognize outstanding research and scholarship by a doctoral student at UNC Charlotte. Award recipients receive a cash prize and possible participation in the annual meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools.

For more details and how to nominate someone, download the 2019 Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award information sheet.

Policy Updated On Dissertation Embargo

February 07, 2019 by White, Brian

UNC Charlotte’s policy regarding access to dissertations uploaded to ProQuest, an online repository, has been revised to add more definition of circumstances that warrant embargoing publication.

The policy revisions, approved Feb. 5 by the Graduate Council, will be included in the 2019-20 University Catalog.

Download a copy of the policy language.

ETS Symposium Focuses on Boosting Graduate Diversity

February 07, 2019 by White, Brian

A complimentary, one-day symposium Mar. 26 in Washington, DC will feature discussion of successful strategies for more holistic, inclusive practices to attract graduate students from diverse social and educational backgrounds.

The event is hosted by Educational Testing Service (ETS) in collaboration with Council of Graduate Schools. Visit the event web page to learn more and register.

Free Webinars Explore Effective Recruiting

February 07, 2019 by White, Brian

Two upcoming webinars address cost-effective ways to increase student recruitment — and they’re free.

Smart Student Recruitment, Feb. 20, 2 p.m., shares how the new HigherYield™ solution from ETS and Liaison can help attract the right students cost-effectively.

Visit HigherYield™ to register.

Best Practices: Finding Ideal Students for Your Program, Mar. 13, 11 a.m., recruitment best practices to find and interact with ideal students whose qualifications and aspirations best match your program goals.

Visit ETS to register.

Student Retreat to Focus on Dissertations, Theses

February 06, 2019 by White, Brian

The retreat includes structured writing time, resources and support and a quiet space to work.

There is a registration fee. More information is available from the Center for Graduate Life.

Nominate Your Best Teaching Assistant

February 04, 2019 by White, Brian

Nominations for the 2018-19 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Award will be accepted through Mar. 1. Awards will be presented in the spring semester.

The TA Award recognizes students who are nominated by their faculty supervisors for their work as teaching assistants. Two awards are presented; one at the Doctoral level and one at the Master’s level.

For more information is available on the CGL’s website.

Lenoir-Rhyne Recruiting Fair is Apr. 3

January 24, 2019 by White, Brian

Lenoir-Rhyne University’s annual Spring Career Fair is set for Thursday, Apr. 3, 10:30-1:00. The event is open to all organizations interested in recruiting students for internships, full-time jobs, and part-time-jobs as well as graduate schools.

The event will be held on Lenoir-Rhyne’s Hickory Campus in Shuford Gymnasium.

For more information and to register, an event registration site is available. For questions, contact Rita Purvis, rita.purvis@lr.edu, Career and Community Relations Coordinator.

Feb. 1 Workshop Offers Best Practices in Student Development

January 24, 2019 by White, Brian

The North Carolina Conference of Graduate Schools (NCCGS) will offer the Virtual Workshop, “Personal and Professional Development for Graduate Students – Best Practices” Friday Feb. 1 at 2 pm.

The presentation with discussion will be led by:

Vanessa Doriott, Director,Teaching and Communication Programs – NCSU
Laura Padgett, Director of Enrolled Student Services – ASU
Stephanie Hickey, Assistant Director of Enrolled Student Services – ASU
Dr. Kathleen T. Cox, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies – ECU

Join by Phone: 1-415-655-0003, Access code: 736 124 895

Join with WebEx. Access code: 736 124 895

For those connecting with WebEx:

Use a conference phone or your desk telephone for the audio connection rather than your computer’s microphone.
When you click “Join Meeting” you can select “Dial In” or “Call Me” from the pull down menu. If you select “Call Me” you will be prompted to enter your phone number. The WebEx application will call your local phone number and participants will see your name when you’re speaking.
Don’t connect using your computer audio and your telephone as strong feedback will result.
A WebEx smartphone app is also available (Android and iOS)

Ventureprise NSF I-Corp Seeking Research Ideas

January 22, 2019 by White, Brian

Up to $5,000 in initial funding is available to selected students, faculty and staff who participate in the 2019 Ventureprise Launch NSF I-Corp program.

The program provides participants with commercialization advice, training and up to an initial $5000 in NSF funding. The goal of the program is to identify potential commercial uses and prepare for more substantial commercialization funding opportunities. The next stage is a six-month, $50,000 NSF I-Corps Teams grant. The cohort will run February 8 through March 22 on Friday afternoons.

Applications are due Friday, February 1. A complete schedule and application form can be found on the program webpage. To learn more please contact Laura Smailes at 704-687-5675.

Fayetteville State Career Fair Feb. 19-20

January 17, 2019 by White, Brian

Fayetteville State University’s Office of Career Services cordially invites you to the Annual Spring Education & Public Safety Career Fair on Tuesday February 19 & Business & STEM Diveristy Career Fair on Wednesday February 20, 2019.

Fayetteville State University is cited as a top producer of minority graduates and is located right next to the largest US military installation, Fort Bragg, NC. These fairs provide access to the best, brightest, and most diverse students in the southeastern region of the state.

To register for either event, contact Connie McGill, cgmcgill@uncfsu.edu, or at 910-672-1098.