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Charlotte Announces Graduate Assistantship Pay Increase

March 22, 2024 by Sam Finley

UNC Charlotte is raising the pay for students on graduate assistantships beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.

This change will incorporate the previous $1,000 scholarship that GASP-eligible doctoral students received and increase the overall level of funding going forward.

Stipends for graduate students on assistantships will be increased, based on student eligibility and prorated based on a 20-hour per week assistantship, as follows:

$1,500 to doctoral students on an assistantship and
$250 to master’s students on an assistantship

Doctoral students eligible for GASP:

Hold a teaching or research assistantship,
Are enrolled full-time (nine hours or more OR enrolled in GRAD 9800) and
Are enrolled within ten semesters (eight semesters for Advanced Standing students) of the term of admission.

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Nominations Open for Graduate Program Excellence Awards

March 20, 2024 by White, Brian

Graduate program directors and coordinators play an important and pivotal role in the success of graduate programs. In addition to managing enrollment, Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators must track and manage their students, while implementing programs and services to promote their success. Doing this well deserves recognition and praise.

The Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award and Graduate Program Administrator Award honors excellence in the overall management of a graduate program.

For more information and to nominate someone by Apr. 1, please visit the Graduate School.

Complete Nomination Form

2024 De Silva, First Citizens Award Honorees Named

January 09, 2024 by White, Brian

Adam Reitzel, professor of Biological Sciences, was awarded the 2024 First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal. Since 1988, this award has recognized a senior full-time faculty member annually for outstanding scholarship, creativity and/or research. Last year’s honoree was Kirill Afonin, professor of Chemistry.

The 2024 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award was presented to Juan Vivero-Escoto, professor of Chemistry. Established in memory of the noted professor of biology, the de Silva award recognizes a full-time member of the graduate faculty who evinces outstanding graduate mentoring. The 2023 award went to Margaret Quinlan, professor of Communication Studies.

Ceremonies honoring the two award winners will be scheduled in the spring semester, presided over by the Chancellor, the Interim Dean of the Graduate School and University officers.

Read more about the de Silva Mentor Award, First Citizens Medal and past winners at the Graduate School.

Graduate Program Excellence Award Winners Honored

September 26, 2023 by White, Brian

The 2022-23 Graduate Program Excellence award recipients were honored Sept. 20 in a reception held in the Student Union Art Gallery.

Dr. Jy Wu, Infrastructure and Environmental Systems, was selected to receive the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for 2022-23. Carmalita Govan, Computer Science Graduate Program Coordinator, received the Graduate School’s Outstanding Program Administrator award.

Seeking Nominations: First Citizens Bank Scholars Award and the Harshini de Silva Graduate Mentor Award

September 11, 2023 by White, Brian

The Graduate School is seeking nominations for the First Citizens Bank Scholars Award and the Harshini de Silva Graduate Mentor Award

The Graduate School invites nominations for the 2024 First Citizens Bank Scholars and Harshini deSilva Graduate Mentor Awards. The First Citizens Award recognizes a senior full-time faculty member for outstanding scholarship, creativity, and/or research. The Harshini de Silva Mentor award recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies outstanding graduate mentoring.

Read more about the 2024 awards from the Graduate School.

Faculty Fellow for Grant Writing Position – Graduate and Postdoctoral Writing Center

August 31, 2023 by Sam Finley

The Graduate and Postdoctoral Writing Center is a new initiative created through a collaboration among the Graduate School, the Division of Research and the Writing Resources Center. Launching in Fall 2023, the center’s team will include the Graduate School’s Associate Teaching Professor of Writing, the Director of Charlotte’s Writing Resources Center, a faculty fellow, two doctoral writing fellows and part-time administrative support.

The Graduate Writing Center seeks a faculty fellow to provide grant-writing training to Charlotte postdoctoral scholars and graduate students in doctoral and research master’s degree programs. Course release and/or compensation to be negotiated based on faculty salary and teaching load.

Responsibilities

Build and deliver curricula (delivered through workshop series or academic courses) that train cohorts of postdoctoral scholars and graduate students to find and apply for grants in both STEM and social science fields (similar to the Catalyst program for faculty). This may involve sourcing and collaborating with peers who serve as guest speakers. Topics might include:
- Searching for funding opportunities using PIVOT and other resources
- Interacting with program officers
- Analyzing solicitations
- Preparing all components of the proposal
- Designing figures, tables, and infographics to enhance clarity
- Budget design and budget justification writing
- Preparing supporting materials such as CVs, current and pending funding forms, data management plans, etc
- Routing proposals through the Division of Research (when applicable)
- Identifying next steps if proposal is declined
- The resubmission process
Provide one-on-one coaching and grant proposal review to help postdoctoral scholars and graduate students submit competitive proposals
Search for and publicize postdoctoral scholar and graduate student grant opportunities via postdoc and graduate student newsletters
Create and maintain a collection of grant-writing resources on the Thomas L. Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning website
Collaborate with the Associate Teaching Professor of Writing to improve postdoctoral scholars’ and graduate students’ writing skills and habits related to grant writing.

Qualifications

Open to tenured or tenure-track faculty, with Associate rank or higher
Experience writing grant proposals, particularly NSF or NIH-funded grants
Experience managing a successful grant as a PI or Co-PI
Strong mentorship and teaching skills

The initial appointment would be for 18 months, with annual renewal options.
Desired Start Date: January 2024

Application review will begin on Monday, October 2.
Interested faculty are encouraged to send a resume and letter of interest outlining why they believe they will be successful in this position to Dean Mukherjee at pmukherj@charlotte.edu.

Govan, Wu Cited for Graduate Leadership

May 03, 2023 by White, Brian

Dr. Jy Wu, Infrastructure and Environmental Systems, and Carmalita Govan, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, were selected to receive the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for 2022-23.

The Reynolds Leadership Award honors excellence in graduate program administration and is presented annually to a Graduate Program Director (GPD) or Graduate Program Administrator (GPA). Recipients are selected by a committee of previous winners, the Graduate Council chair and Graduate School staff.

Reynolds Leadership Award Deadline Mar. 1

January 23, 2023 by White, Brian

Graduate program directors and coordinators play an important and pivotal role in the success of graduate programs. In addition to managing enrollment, Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators must track and manage their students, while implementing programs and services to promote their success. Doing this well deserves recognition and praise.

This award recognizes excellence in the overall management of a graduate program. The winner will receive $1000, an engraved plaque, and their name will be engraved on a perpetual trophy on permanent display at a central location on campus.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Evidence of either growth in enrollment and/or improved graduation from the program; • Evidence of best practices as an advisor, mentor, and advocate for students (such as tracking, nominating, funding, etc.); • Effectiveness as a program administrator; • Evidence of efforts to improve the program experience for students; • Effective communication with the Graduate School and within the college.

NOMINATIONS:

• GPDs and GPCs must be nominated, but the nomination can come from anyone (two-page limit). • Once nominated, a GPD or GPC must submit a written statement reflecting his or her philosophy of graduate education and the role of the GPD or GPC (two-page limit). • Include two letters of support – one of which should be from a current or former student (two-page limit). • The Dean of the College must endorse nominations. A simple statement of support is appropriate. • Nominees must have served in the role at least two years in order to be nominated.Selection committee – comprised of members from the Graduate School staff, Graduate Council, GPSG and previous winners.

Winners will be announced by early spring 2023.

Please visit https://sites.google.com/uncc.edu/gs-award-gateway/home/thomas-l-reynolds-leadership-award to submit your nomination.

Pinku Mukherjee Appointed Interim Associate Provost and Graduate School Dean

November 30, 2022 by White, Brian

Pinku Mukherjee, Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor for Cancer Research and associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, has been appointed interim associate provost and dean of the Graduate School effective Jan. 3, 2023, succeeding Tom Reynolds, who will retire after 40 years of service to the institution.

Graduate School to Move to Reese

October 04, 2022 by White, Brian

The Graduate School and Graduate Admissions will soon have a new location to serve the UNC Charlotte community and prospective students near the center of campus in the Reese building.

Beginning on Monday, October 10, the Graduate School will be located on the fifth floor of Reese. Subsequently, Graduate Admissions will welcome prospective students to its new location on the first floor of the Reese building. Staff will continue to work in the Cone University Center, Room 268 until Graduate Admissions moves to Reese.

Seeking Nominations: First Citizens Bank Scholars Award and the Harshini de Silva Graduate Mentor Award

September 21, 2022 by White, Brian

The Graduate School is seeking nominations for the First Citizens Bank Scholars Award and the Harshini de Silva Graduate Mentor Award.

The Graduate School invites nominations for the 2023 First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal. This award recognizes a senior full-time faculty member for outstanding scholarship, creativity, and/or research. Nominations may come from any UNC Charlotte faculty member. The First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal has been awarded since 1988, with last year’s honoree being Dr. Jean-Claude Thill, Geography and Earth Sciences.

The award — consisting of a cash prize, framed citation and a medal — will be presented in the spring semester at a ceremony and reception presided over by the Chancellor, officials of First Citizens Bank, the Interim Dean of the Graduate School and University officers.

We invite you to view more information on this year’s nomination form and the selection process. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022.

The Graduate School is also seeking nominations for the annual competition for the 2023 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award. This award recognizes a full-time member of the graduate faculty who exemplifies outstanding graduate mentoring. Nominations should come from a chair of the academic department. This award was established in memory of Dr. Harshini de Silva, an associate professor of biology, who was noted for her dedication to the academic and professional development of graduate students. The 2022 award recipient was Dr. Adam Reitzel, Department of Biological Sciences.

The award — consisting of a crystal obelisk, a framed citation and a cash prize — will be presented in the spring semester at a ceremony and reception presided over by the Chancellor, the Interim Dean of the Graduate School and University officers.

View more information on this year’s nomination form and the selection process. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022.

Message on Student Compensation

May 16, 2022 by White, Brian

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:

https://graduateschool.charlotte.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/student-support/student-funding-assistantships

Please share this information with faculty, staff and students since it contains important information.

Let me know if you have questions.

Thanks

Tom

Davin Receives Leadership Award

March 18, 2022 by White, Brian

Dr. Kristin J. Davin, Foreign Language Education, recently was selected to receive the 2022 Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for excellence in graduate program administration.

GPD Spring Summit Recording Available

February 04, 2022 by White, Brian

The GPD Summit on Feb. 4 covered a range of topics from policy updates to student mental health and best practices.

A full recording (Passcode: hn2LFY*D) of the event is available and the PowerPoint presentation is available for download.

Nomination Window Extended for Reynolds Leadership Award

January 26, 2022 by White, Brian

Nominations for the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award will be accepted through Jan. 31, extended from Jan. 28.

The Reynolds Leadership Award recognizes excellent leadership and outstanding service by a Graduate Program Director or Coordinator.

The recipient receives a cash award, an engraved plaque, and their name engraved on a perpetual trophy. Associate Professor of Architecture Peter Wong was selected to receive the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for 2020-2021 for his contributions to student success above and beyond his teaching role.

For additional information and to submit a nomination visit the Reynolds Leadership Award web page.

Grad Ed Summit Set Feb. 4

January 21, 2022 by White, Brian

The 2022 Graduate Education Summit will again be virtual this year, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4.

Topics will include recruitment opportunities and the new Slate admissions system, a new onboarding tool kit, new Responsive Dashboard in DegreeWorks, plus Paula Keeton of the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will offer an overview of graduate student mental health.

Please access the registration form to reserve your place

Rasmussen to Participate in Charlotte Authorship Seminar

January 17, 2022 by White, Brian

Professor of Philosophy and Graduate School Faculty Fellow Lisa Rasmussen will join members of Charlotte’s legal staff later this month in a virtual session on authorship.

The event, “Who’s Steering the Author Ship? Introducing the Authorship Policy & Resolution Procedures,” will address University Policy 318, “Authorship Policy and Resolution Procedures,” established in May 2021. The session will be held Jan. 26 at Noon.

For more information and to register, please visit the Office of Legal Affairs.

Search Under Way for Graduate School Faculty Fellow

December 10, 2021 by White, Brian

The Graduate School is seeking candidates for Faculty Fellow to serve as a part-time member of the Graduate School Senior Staff. The Faculty Fellow’s role spans a variety of activities in the Office of the Dean and may be assigned specific projects in graduate education that match the education, experience and talent of the Faculty Fellow.

For more information and to apply, please download the Graduate School Faculty Fellow position description.

Graduate Mentor Award and Scholars Award Recipients Named

December 10, 2021 by White, Brian

Dr. Jean-Claude Thill, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, was awarded the 2022 First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal. Since 1988, this award has recognized a senior full-time faculty member for outstanding scholarship, research or other creative activity.

The 2022 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award goes to Dr. Adam Reitzel, Department of Biological Sciences. Established in memory of the noted professor of biology, the de Silva award recognizes a full-time member of the graduate faculty who evinces outstanding graduate mentoring.

Ceremonies honoring the two award winners will be scheduled in the spring semester, presided over by the Chancellor, Provost, and other University officers.

Read more about graduate faculty awards at the Graduate School.

Nominations Open for Thomas L. Reynolds Graduate Leadership Award

December 01, 2021 by White, Brian

Honoring excellence in graduate program administration, the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award recognizes excellent leadership and outstanding service by a Graduate Program Director or Coordinator. Nominations for 2021-22 will be accepted through Jan. 28.

Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators are leadership positions for the University and play an important and pivotal role in the success of our graduate students. Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators must not only manage and shape the direction of their programs to ensure the academic success of their students, but must also serve as advocates for graduate education at all levels. Doing this well, deserves recognition and praise.

The recipient receives a cash award, an engraved plaque, and their name engraved on a perpetual trophy. Associate Professor of Architecture Peter Wong was selected to receive the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for 2020-2021 for his contributions to student success above and beyond his teaching role.

For additional information and to submit a nomination visit the Reynolds Leadership Award web page.