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Internationalization, Recruitment and Retention Discussion Planned

October 24, 2019 by White, Brian

UNC Charlotte, Queens University, Sannam S4 and the U.S. Commercial Service have teamed up to present a round table discussion on Strategies for Internationalization, Recruitment and Retention 1:30-4:30 Nov. 7 in Cone University Center Rm 210.

The session will include U.S. Commercial Service Diplomats from Japan, South Korea and Thailand. A panel discussion will feature Nell Pynes, UNC Greensboro, Johnna Watson UNC Charlotte Graduate School, Angie Edwards, Queens University, Adrian Mutton, Sannam S4 and U.S. Commercial Service representatives.

Please RSVP to: Stephanie.Bethel@trade.gov.

Certificate in Quantitative Analyses Available

October 24, 2019 by White, Brian

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 GRADUATE STUDENTS earning their master’s or doctorate can use elective
hours to complete the certificate
-CURRENT FACULTY AND STAFF with an interest to refresh or add to their 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 PhD program.

For admissions information, please visit GradAdmissions.uncc.edu.

If you have questions, please contact Xiaoxia Newton, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director, xnewton@uncc.edu

Webinar Invite - Keys to Grant Prospecting

October 08, 2019 by Stanchina, Karla

Are you ready to identify and apply for grants? The Graduate School is hosting a webinar from Hanover Research: Keys to Grant Prospecting. Synopsis of this informative session: “Identifying the most promising funding opportunities is a struggle for many institutions and individuals seeking to secure support for their projects. This webinar will provide a brief introduction into the art of grant prospecting and explore key strategies for finding funders and grant programs worth pursuing. The session will cover:

-Key resources and strategies to leverage in the prospecting process.

-Discerning between good and bad opportunities.

-Confirming fit and developing an approach.”

When: Thursday, October 17th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Where: Cato Hall (near East Deck, not the Cato College of Education), second floor.

Please RSVP as pizza will be served. Space is limited.

https://webforms.uncc.edu/graduateschoolunccedu/keys-grant-prospecting-and-pizza

Call for Nominations for the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award

September 27, 2019 by Stanchina, Karla

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.

3MT Preliminary Round Oct. 28

September 25, 2019 by White, Brian

Graduate students competing in this year’s Three Minute Thesis will have their first round competition Oct. 28 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Halton Reading Room, main floor, J. Murrey Atkins Library.

Through the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) program offered by the Center for Graduate Life (CGL), contestants vie for the most compelling presentation of research to an audience that may not share the same expertise. The program offers cash prizes and winners may go on to present at national and international 3MT events.

Participants receive developmental feedback on their communication skills. Each participant in the preliminary round will receive feedback from competition judges as well as a video recording of his/her own presentation.

For more information, visit the Center for Graduate Life, the Your Grad Life Blog and the 3MT Event Registration site.

2020-21 AAUW Fellowships Available

September 20, 2019 by White, Brian

One of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing $4.3 million in funding for fellowships and grants to 270 outstanding women and nonprofit organizations in the 2019–20 academic year.

Applications for grants and fellowships for 2020-21 may be submitted now through November and December.

For more information and to apply, visit AAUW’s Educational Funding and Awards website.

New System Helps Make Student Funding Manageable

September 18, 2019 by White, Brian

A new system called eGPS promises to help Graduate Program Directors navigate student funding, providing an automated way to view student funding levels, track funding actions and nominate students for awards.

“Through eGPS, GPDs for the first time are able to view all funding information for a student, or look across their program at the funding levels of all students,” said Julie Goodliffe, Director of Funding and Fellowships. “Improving the management of the funding process is an important step in addressing the challenges that were identified by the Graduate Student Funding Task Force.”

The online resource was developed beginning in 2018 to allow GPDs to make funding offers to applicants and monitor offers and acceptance in real time. The new funding system is expected to improve timeliness of funding offers and make the process more transparent.

The eGPS dashboard highlights information GPDs need at their fingertips like the proportion of students with funding and status of student funding applications. Searches can be conducted by program or by student showing the level of funding students are receiving by source, including financial aid.

The system also shows financial certification form status for international students and identifies funding for which students are eligible. To nominate, the GPD simply clicks on an icon.

Access to eGPS is provided following completion of in-person training or an online training course. For access, contact Julie Goodliffe, jmgoodli@uncc.edu. In-person training sessions begin September 23. Sign up for the next online dates Nov. 7 and Nov. 8.

Florence Martin Takes GPD Leadership Award

September 12, 2019 by White, Brian

Dr. Florence Martin, Education Leadership, is the recipient of the inaugural Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for excellence in graduate program administration. She is a professor in Learning, Design and Technology, Graduate Program Director (GPD) of the Post-Master’s Certificate of University and College Teaching and Program Coordinator of the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Learning, Design and Technology.

For more information on Dr. Martin and the Graduate Program Leadership Award, please view Recent News on the Graduate School website.

Single Summer Term Coming in 2020

September 05, 2019 by White, Brian

The University will consolidate the two separate summer terms used today into a single term beginning in Summer 2020.

The term codes xxxx50 (Summer I and Extended Summer) and xxxx70 (Summer II) will be replaced with 202060 for future summer terms. Separate sessions will be added the single summer term to represent the formerly identified summer sessions. The change will permit an expansion into other shorter or longer sessions during the summer.

For more information, please visit the Office of the Registrar.

National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week Events Include Career Consultant Presentation

September 04, 2019 by White, Brian

Dr. Karen Kelsky, Ph.D., will address Hacking the Academic Job Market in a Sept. 19 webinar as part UNC Charlotte’s celebration of National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Appreciation Week.

Kelsky is a former tenured faculty member and department head who now delivers career advice through her business, The Professor Is In. She has a reputation for telling the truth about grad school, the job market, and tenure. She and her team have a particular commitment to supporting black women in the academy, as well as other scholars of color.

This hour-long career webinar and Q&A, funded through the Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund, will examine all aspects of the job search, including:

The real conditions of the job market
What search committees look for
How to build a competitive record
How to articulate that record in job documents and interviews
The post ac job market

The webinar is available to all postdocs and graduate students.

September 16-20 marks the 10^th annual NPA Appreciation Week. This year, the Graduate School and the Center for Graduate Life (CGL) plan several events to recognize the contributions of postdocs.

Other NPA Appreciation Week events include:

Writing Competitive Grant Proposals with Dr. Michael Dulin, Director of the Academy for Population Health Innovation in the College of Health and Human Services at UNC Charlotte
Making the Most of Google Slides with Season Jamison, Instructional Designer & Training Coordinator for IT Services
Communicating Your Research to a Non-expert Audience with Dr. Elise Demeter, Senior Assessment Research Analyst, Office of Assessment and Accreditation

For more information on any of these events, visit the CGL Event Calendar.

Claudia M. Reynolds Graduate Fellowship Announced

September 04, 2019 by Stanchina, Karla

The Graduate School is pleased to announce a new donor funded fellowship, the Claudia M. Reynolds Graduate Fellowship. It was established through a generous gift to support and encourage high quality graduate students at UNC Charlotte to continue their higher education and become leaders in their professional career.

A native of northern California, Claudia Reynolds moved to Charlotte with her husband, Graduate School Dean Tom Reynolds, in 1982 and has been a dedicated and loyal supporter of UNC Charlotte ever since. Over the years, she has generously volunteered countless hours of her time and energy to the University. An internationally recognized quilter, she has donated her quilts to local hospitals, women shelters, the USO and to UNC Charlotte. An educator in her own right, Claudia has mentored students in fabric arts and taught quilting at Central Piedmont Community College for more than 25 years.

The Claudia M. Reynolds Graduate Fellowship will be a part of this year’s NinerNationGives campaign, allowing faculty, staff, students and all donors the opportunity to contribute to this exceptional fund. The first 49 donors to the Graduate School will be entered into a drawing to win one of Mrs. Reynolds quilts. NinerNationGives begins September 18 and runs for 49 hours. Visit #NinerNationGives to help support this Fellowship.

Venturprise Launch

September 03, 2019 by Stanchina, Karla

Have an idea or research finding that the National Science Foundation may be interested in Funding? Want to receive up to $5000 for your research or business idea?

Apply to participate in the fall 2019 Ventureprise Launch National Science Foundation I-Corps cohort. The program provides UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students with commercialization 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 6 month $50,000 NSF I-Corps Teams grant.

The cohort will begin October 11th. A complete schedule and application form can be found on the entrepreneurship website. To learn more please contact Principle Investigator Devin Collins at devin.collins@uncc.edu or 704-687-8058.

Graduate Admissions Now Accepts Electronic IELTS Scores

September 03, 2019 by Stanchina, Karla

Starting Sepember 2019, applicants can now save valuable time and have their IELTS scores, an English language proficiency test, electronically sent to UNC Charlotte Graduate Admissions. Learn more about English language proficiency on the Graduate Admissions website.

Post-Bac Application Fee Reduced

August 18, 2019 by White, Brian

The fee to apply for a post-baccalaureate or non-degree graduate course at UNC Charlotte will be reduced from $75 to $25 effective spring 2020. Admission is limited to one term.

The change makes it easier for prospective students to try out one of UNC Charlotte’s many graduate program options without having to take an admissions test, complete prerequisites, or commit to a specific program.

The regular graduate application fee for domestic students is $75 and the fee for international students is $85.

For more information, visit Graduate Admissions.

Graduate School Continues Summer Support of Exceptional Docs

August 08, 2019 by Stanchina, Karla

In its second summer, the Graduate School Summer Fellowship (GSSF) supported over 50 students with a three-month stipend of $6,000 allowing select doctoral students to dedicate significant effort toward their research project. The GSSF is designed to replace a teaching assistantship or other summer job, which may take a UNC Charlotte doctoral student away from their research.

Students have thanked the Graduate School on numerous occasions for giving them this opportunity. One such student, Michael Desjardins from the Department of Geography, CLAS, used his funding to travel to Cali, Colombia performing field research at health clinics, hospitals and neighborhoods, ultimately using his survey and collected statistical data in his dissertation research “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika in Cali and Medellín, Colombia”

“The GSSF funding provided by the Graduate School also allowed me to focus on the second chapter of my dissertation,” says Desjardins. “Without the support of the GSSF, I would have made far less progress over the summer because I would have had to work to support myself. Being able to work full-time on my dissertation research brings me closer to my planned defense date in the spring of 2020.”

Dr. Julie Goodliffe, Director of Funding for the Graduate School explains, “Giving these students the opportunity to continue their research in the summer months through financial support, allows them to make progress toward a timely degree.”

Funding for the GSSF program was provided for summer 2019 from one-time money; therefore, there is no commitment or expectation that additional funding will be available in subsequent years. Contact Dr. Julie Goodliffe if you have questions regarding the Fellowship or a candidate for future years.

TA Training Now Available

August 06, 2019 by Stanchina, Karla

The Graduate School’s Canvas TA Training course for the Fall semester is now available to all new TA’s. If any of your TA’s have not received an invitation to the course, if they’ve missed the course in the past, or if their assistantship contracts were processed later than August 5, please contact Dr. Aura Young so that they can be added to this required course. Questions regarding the training should also be directed to Dr. Young.

Orientation Set Aug. 17 for Graduate Students

August 01, 2019 by White, Brian

Graduate student orientation is planned for Aug. 17, with separate sessions planned for doctoral and master’s/certs/postbac students.

Orientation for doctoral students will be 11-3 p.m. in the Lucas Room and master’s, certificate, and post-baccalaureate students will run from 1-3 p.m. in McKnight Auditorium. The sessions were separated to better meet each group’s unique needs.

Both groups will travel to Uptown Charlotte at 3 p.m. via light rail for a reception at UNC Charlotte Center City.

For more information on graduate student orientation, please visit the Center for Graduate Life.

Graduate Academic Policies Updated

July 23, 2019 by White, Brian

Several graduate academic polices were recently updated. A downloadable summary of changes is available. Changes to policy text are noted in red.

To view a complete list of policies, please visit the 2019-20 Graduate Catalog.

SEA Priority Deadline Aug. 19

July 18, 2019 by White, Brian

Student Educational Award (SEA) forms have a priority deadline of August 19. The deadline was set to counter the adverse effects of late submissions and to provide sufficient time to process awards to student accounts prior to the first cancellation for nonpayment on Aug. 7.

Please communicate this deadline broadly to all in your department who are involved with issuing student educational awards, including grant-funded participant stipends.
If SEA forms are not processed by this date, students will be at risk of class cancellation for non-payment for the fall term.

If you have questions, contact Bruce Blackmon, Director of Financial Aid, Bruce.Blackmon@uncc.edu; Valerie Crickard, Executive Director of Grants & Contracts Administration, vcrickar@uncc.edu; Johnna Watson, Associate Dean and Associate Graduate Faculty, JohnnaWatson@uncc.edu; or Laura Williams, Controller, LauraWilliams@uncc.edu.

Dean Reynolds Featured in CGS Research Integrity Webcast

July 15, 2019 by White, Brian

The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) will host a webcast Aug. 7 on emerging best practices for improving institutional culture and research integrity. The webcast highlights information from three graduate deans, including Tom Reynolds, Associate Provost and Dean of The Graduate School at UNC Charlotte.

Reynolds joins John Klingensmith, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Duke University Graduate School and Judith Stoddart, Senior Associate Dean at Michigan State’s Graduate School to share strategies under way to strengthen research culture on campus. Their comments were recorded at a recent CGS conference.

The webcast will air Aug. 7, 2-3 p.m. EDT. Visit CGS to register.