Human Resources recently published a change in the hiring process for Foreign National Students. Information about the change is available from Human Resources and from the International Student and Scholar Office.
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Study in the US Pavilions Offer Effective International Recruiting
FPP EDU Media’s Study in the USA Pavilions in Latin America, Europe and India this fall provide an effective way to meet high-quality, pre-screened students from these regions.
Study in the USA Pavilions will be located at FPP EDU Media’s Student Fairs September-October 2019. The Pavilions will include US-branded exhibitor booths and tables.
For complete information on these recruiting opportunities, visit FPP 2019 STUDENT RECRUITMENT FAIRS sponsored by FPP EDU Media.
DOE Rescinds Gainful Employment Regulations
On June 28, the Federal Student Aid office of the U.S. Depart of Education (DOE), issued a notification that a “rule rescinding the Department’s gainful employment regulations” would be published in the Federal Register.
The new rule includes instructions for how institutions can do should they choose early implementation.
Institutions that do not early implement the rule are expected to comply with the 2014 rule until the rescission becomes effective on July 1, 2020.
To read the entire memo, please visit the Federal Student Aid website.
Graduate School Takes Part in Graduate Community Conference
The Graduate School recently co-hosted and took part in a multi-institution professional development conference “Building Graduate Community and a Culture of Inclusion” on the campus of Virginia Tech. Read how regional institutions came together to discuss how to create communities of inclusion for their graduate students. Read more…
Colleges Unite to Offer One-Stop Recruiting
Johnson & Wales University will host a Career Fair for the Career Consortium of Metrolina Colleges this fall, with an early bird registration deadline of Aug. 1.
The event provides exposure to student candidates from several area institutions rather than attending separate fairs. Among the universities that will be represented are Lenoir-Rhyne, Livingstone College and Wingate. The Career Consortium is composed of career development professionals from several not-for-profit private colleges and universities in the Charlotte area.
For complete details on the event and participating colleges, please visit Career Consortium of Metrolina Colleges.
More details on local and out-of-state recruiting opportunities are included in the Recruitment Events list, which is updated regularly. Graduate Admissions sends a representative to a select number of these events and will provide recruitment materials to faculty, staff and students to support recruiting efforts at the program level.
Graduate School Remains in Cato Hall
With the move of Undergraduate Admissions to the Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center, we remind you that the Graduate School and the Office of Graduate Admissions remain in Cato Hall on the second floor. As before, the office handles admissions, matriculation, graduation and administration of graduate education at UNC Charlotte. Please direct all Graduate School inquiries to our office. (704) 687-5503 graduateschool.uncc.
City Center Writing Retreat Set
The Center for Graduate Life will host a three-day writing retreat in July offering quiet space, structured writing time and writing-related resources to with help a dissertation, thesis or other large writing project.
The Summer Graduate Writing Retreat runs July 26-28 at UNC Charlotte’s City Center building, 320 E 9th St, Charlotte. Meals, snacks and coffee provided.
The Retreat is open to UNC Charlotte graduate students, faculty, staff and members of the community. For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life’s Events Calendar.
Summer Career Lab Focuses on Core Competencies
Students interested in making a strong start on their career will want to register for Career Lab: Developing Career Core Competencies through the Center for Graduate Life. The course delivers strategies for developing and promoting a personal brand such as a strong application package.
The course meets Mondays, 4-5:45 p.m. in Cone 268. It is instructed by Dr. Suzanne Voigt, Asst. Dir, University Career Center.
Register for GRAD 6320/8320 at my.uncc.edu.
CGL Offering Grad Student Workshops This Summer
The Center for Graduate Life is offering a host of professional development workshops for UNC Charlotte graduate students. Please share them with those on or near campus. RSVP’s are encouraged by clicking on the workshop title or by visiting the Center for Graduate Life website:
Building your LinkedIn Profile & Networking
Facilitated by the UNC Charlotte Career Center
Tuesday, June 11
2:45-3:45 pm
CGL Classroom, Cone 268
Iced coffee and snacks served.
Job Search Strategies—How to conduct a job search?
Facilitated by the UNC Charlotte Career Center
Wednesday, July 17
5:30-6:30 pm
CGL Classroom, Cone 268
Summer Social – Community building for grad students here over summer
Facilitated by the Center for Graduate Life
Thursday, July 18
3:30-5:30 pm
CGL lounge, classroom (Cone 268), and outdoor West Quad area
Summer Writing Retreat for students and greater Charlotte community
Facilitated by the Center for Graduate Life
July 26-28
Friday: 1:00-6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Center City Campus
Ventureprise Launch NSF I-Corps Summer Cohort Accepting Applications
The summer 2019 Ventureprise Launch National Science Foundation I-Corps program provides UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students with commercialization training and up to an initial $5000 in NSF funding.
The next stage is a six month $50,000 NSF I-Corps Teams grant. The cohort will run May 29-July 10 (break for the July 4 holiday). The goal of the program is to identify potential commercial uses and prepare for more substantial commercialization funding opportunities.
A complete schedule and application form can be found at Ventureprise Launch NSF I-Corp. To learn more, please contact Principle Investigator Devin Collins (7-8058).
De Silva Mentor Receives International Education Award
Dr. Chuang Wang, Professor of Educational Research and 2018 recipient of the 2018 Harshini V. De Silva Graduate Mentor Award, was recently selected to receive the UNC Charlotte’s 2019 International Education Faculty Award.
More information on Dr. Wang’s latest award can be found in the Academic Affairs Weekly Digest.
Courses to be Dropped Where Prerequisites Not Met
Beginning May 16, courses for which students did not meet prerequisites will be dropped by the Registrar’s office. The course drop includes any summer or fall registrations.
A list of students identified as not having met prerequisites will be distributed to faculty May 15. The report will include a report filter to help identify affected students. An email notification of the drop will be distributed to affected students on May 16 and they will be encouraged to contact their advisor with questions.
Going forward, the advance notice will be eliminated; the courses will be dropped each term and a list of affected students will be distributed to faculty.
2018-19 TA Awards Presented
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.
First Citizens Award Goes to Org Science Researcher
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.
Read more on Inside UNC Charlotte.
New Site Connects Educators for Transatlantic Experiences
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.
Residency Application Cut-Off Date Extended
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).
Free Webinar Offered on Trade Winds Indo-Pacific 2019 Forum
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
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
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.
Complimentary Symposium Addresses Strategies to Increase Graduate Program Diversity
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.
