U.S. News and World Report is offering UNC Charlotte colleges the opportunity to market their graduate programs through Student Connect, their lead generation platform. Through a special rate of approximately $5,000 annually (based upon traffic), colleges receive a profile page at U.S. News and World Report’s education site. From that page there are a number of options colleges can choose including lead generation, Best Graduate Programs impressions and additional reach tools. Because this is administered at the college level, please contact your college communicator if interested in participating.
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Showcase Your Best Students
The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) is looking to showcase great examples of graduate student and alumni achievements.
Through it’s Instagram and LinkedIn accounts, the CGL publishes examples of professional, personal or academic achievements to recognize and celebrate students’ work.
For questions or to have a student featured, please contact Catherine Butt, cbutt@uncc.edu.
Ya-yu Lo Takes de Silva Mentor Award
Ya-yu Lo, professor of Special Education and graduate program director for the M.Ed. and MAT programs in the Department of Special Education and Child Development, is the 2021 recipient of the Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award. She was honored at a special Zoom ceremony Thursday, Feb. 18.
Read more at Inside UNC Charlotte. More information on the Harshini V. de Silva Award is available from the Graduate School.
Wong Receives Reynolds Leadership Award
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.
The Reynolds Leadership Award honors excellence in graduate program administration and is presented annually to a Graduate Program Director (GPD) or Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC).
Please visit the Graduate School for more details.
Catch Up on Student Seminars via CGL's YouTube Channel
The Center for Graduate Life recently updated content on its YouTube channel to include the Accelerate to Industry lecture/workshop series, the STEM Communications series, formatting and submission of theses or dissertations, recent Q&A sessions for new grad students and more.
For more information and to subscribe, please visit the CGL YouTube site.
ISSO Sets Financial Certification Form Deadlines
The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) has published Financial Certificate Form (FCF) deadlines for international students for the upcoming summer and fall semesters.
The FCF helps UNC Charlotte obtain complete and accurate information about the funds available to international applicants who want to study in the United States.
More information is available from ISSO.
Prospect Information Session Set Feb. 25
Graduate Admissions will host an opportunity in February for GPDs to meet with interested prospective students via Zoom breakout rooms following a brief Admissions presentation.
GPDs interested in participating in the Feb. 25 event should RSVP by Feb. 4.
For more information and to register, please visit the Graduate Admissions Information Session page.
Late Withdrawal Due to Extenuating Circumstances
To provide accommodations during the spring 2021 semester, UNC Charlotte has expanded its withdrawal practices to allow students to withdraw with extenuating circumstances (WE) if they have personal issues that have negatively impacted their studies as a result of COVID-19. Graduate students should submit their withdrawal request directly to the Graduate School using the Graduate Academic Petition rather than through the Dean of Students portal. For more information on withdrawals, please visit the Graduate School website.
Spring 2021 Residency Details
Students who want to be considered for North Carolina residency must complete an RDS application at www.NCresidency.org The deadline for spring 2021 decision is March 5, 2021. Out of state, non-resident students can direct their questions regarding Residency to:
Residency Determination Service (RDS)
Phone: 844-319-3640
Email: rdsinfo@ncresidency.org
Website: www.NCresidency.org
Ventureprise Spring 2021 Virtual Cohort Accepting Applications
Apply to participate in the Spring 2021 Ventureprise Launch National Science Foundation I-Corps Virtual Cohort. The program, which starts Feb. 10, provides up to $5000 for a research or business idea, plus commercialization training and new NSF funding.
The second stage is a six-month, $50,000 NSF I-Corps Teams grant. Applications are currently open and are reviewed as they are submitted. More information and the application form can be found on the NSF I-Corps webpage. For questions, please contact Devin Collins or Laura Smailes.
QA Certificate Boosts Educational Outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Analyses program targets experienced educators, counselors, and other professionals who seek to deepen their statistical skills for improving educational outcomes.
Who should apply:
- Current graduates students earning their master’s or doctorate can use elective hours to complete the certificate
- Current faculty and staff with an interest in refreshing or adding to current quantitative analysis skills
- Potential Ph.D. students who have earned a master’s degree in an education-related field can first earn the doctoral level certificate and apply all 12 credits to the ERME Ph.D. program.
For detailed information on admissions visit GradAdmissions.uncc.edu
and edld.uncc.edu/programs. For more information, contact Xiaoxia Newton, Ph.D., xnewton@uncc.edu, Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director-Educational Leadership.
and edld.uncc.edu/programs. For more information, contact Xiaoxia Newton, Ph.D., xnewton@uncc.edu, Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director-Educational Leadership.
UNC Charlotte Ranked High in SEVIS Report
In data shared by the International Student & Scholar Office, UNC Charlotte ranked high in a recent U.S. Immigration Department SEVIS by the Numbers (SBTN) report.
The report was part of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) which reports data and trends on foreign national students pursuing an education at SEVP-certified schools.
Following are UNC Charlotte’s rankings on three such lists released by SEVP:
- Top 500 F-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records (enrolled students). Rank: #98 (Download)
- Top 100 School Campuses with Optional Practical Training (OPT) Authorizations by Active SEVIS records. Rank #60 (Download)
- Top 100 School Campuses with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records. Rank #44 (Download)
Students Sent Residency Guidance
New graduate students admitted for the Spring 2021 term who are classified as nonresidents for tuition purposes recently were sent a message outlining the requirements for residency determination
A copy of the message students received is available for download.
Students with questions should contact the Residency Determination Service (RDS): 844-319-3640; rdsinfo@ncresidency.org.
For faculty questions, please contact Brenda.Sawyer@uncc.edu, 704-687-5122, https://ncresidency.uncc.edu/.
Dec. 17 Session Covers Tuition-Free Graduate Courses
The Graduate School will conduct an information session Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. for University employees who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to pursue their graduate education. Enrollment counselors will explain the easy application process, answer program questions and distribute HR information for the tuition waiver and free textbook rental programs.
Full-time employees can take three classes per year, tuition free. Additionally, employees can apply easily for admission as a graduate certificate or post-baccalaureate (non-degree) student without standardized tests, transcripts or recommendation requirements.
To reserve your seat, please register.
Final Defense and Submission Deadline Extended
The Graduate School has extended the final defense and submission deadlines for all Master’s and Doctoral students who plan to graduate in Fall 2020.
December 14- Final Defense Deadline
Desember 21- Final Submission Deadline
For more information, please visit the Graduate School’s Graduation Clearance page.
Nominations Accepted Through Dec. 21 for the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award
The window to submit nominations for the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award, originally set for Dec. 11, has been extended to Dec. 21.
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.
Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators are leadership positions for the University and play an important and pivotal role in the success of our graduate degrees. 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. For additional information and to submit a nomination visit the Reynolds Leadership Award web page.
UNC Charlotte Peer Universities Identified
The UNC Board of Governors recently completed a Peer Institution Study to ensure that each constituent university has a current and accurate peer set, and 12 public peers were identified for UNC Charlotte.
Details on the methodology and use of the data is available for download.
The next peer study will be conducted in the 2024-2025 academic year, with an implementation date of July 1, 2025.
Legal Symposium Updates Government, UNC System Requirements
Academic Affairs and other UNC Charlotte leaders hosted a webinar addressing the interplay between SACSCOC, U.S. Department of Education and UNC System requirements and their impact upon the approval of new academic programs and changes to existing ones.
The session covered recent changes to the course and curriculum review process, the basics of “substantial change,” how “significant departure” is determined, and considerations for establishing new off-campus instructional sites.
The slide deck used in the presentation is available for download.
Webinar Will Focus on Effective Prospect Information Sessions
An open house is a proven strategy for building relationships with prospective students. This Nov. 23 session will help you sharpen your skill for promoting and hosting an information session. Included are real stories from real Program Managers and Directors from Education and Social Work graduate programs who are currently hosting sessions.
Register in advance for this meeting at Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
UNC Charlotte Among Best of Military-Friendly Online
UNC Charlotte was selected among the top 100 most military-friendly colleges in the US by OnlineU, a firm that provides informational guides for students.
Colleges that made the rankings participate in the government Tuition Assistance program and were scored based on the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs ratings for military culture, support, financial aid and flexibility. UNC Charlotte was ranked #33 nationally.
For more information and the full list, please visit OnlineU.
