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Graduate School Offers Help for NSF Funding

August 26, 2022 by White, Brian

The Graduate School is looking for qualified candidates for the $37,000 annual stipend from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).

UNC Charlotte has ranked fourth in North Carolina for the number of NSF Graduate Research Fellows since 2010, behind Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State.

Graduate School Director of Funding and Fellowships Dr. Julie Goodliffe contacted almost 2,000 potential candidates this fall offering expertise in completing a competitive application. In addition to the annual stipend, qualified students can earn $12,000 annually in cost of education allowance.

An experienced NSF reviewer at the national level, Dr. Goodliffe offers live information sessions and assistance in completing the NSF GRFP Fellowship application. Interested students should participate in an upcoming workshop via Zoom:

Tuesday, September 13th 3-4pm

Wednesday, September 14th, 3-4pm

More information about the NSF GRFP is available for download, on the Graduate School’s Funding for Graduate Graduation website or by contacting Julie Goodliffe, jmgoodli@uncc.edu.

CGLL Sets Open House for New Atkins Location

August 24, 2022 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) will host an open house for graduate students, faculty and staff Sept 7 and 8 in Atkins 149.

Come meet the CGLL team and enjoy refreshments:

Wednesday, September 7 from 2:00 – 4:30pm

or

Thursday, September 8 from 8:30 – 11:00am

The CGLL is now located in Atkins 149, next to the Career Center.

Save the Date!

August 23, 2022 by White, Brian

The Fall Graduate Education Summit is coming Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-Noon.

Register today!

Boost Writing Progress with CGLL Friday Morning Writing Session

August 23, 2022 by White, Brian

The Aug. 26 Friday Morning Writing session at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) provides a morning opportunity for graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the community who want to make progress on a large writing project. The session runs from 9-12 p.m.

Offering a quiet space to work, structured writing time, and writing-related resources, Friday Morning Writing makes writing less isolating.

Coffee, snacks and the use of a microwave oven will be provided in the Atkins 146 session.

To register, visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.

Information on 2022-23 Graduate Student Compensation Available

August 16, 2022 by White, Brian

An updated schedule of graduate student compensation packages has been added to the Graduate School’s Student Support website under the tab Standard Graduate Student Compensation Packages.

CGLL Course Addresses Setting Good Writing Habits

August 15, 2022 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life and Learning will host Dr. Lisa Russell-Pinson, Associate Teaching Professor of Writing in a course entitled Establishing and Maintaining Strong Writing Habits Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Atkins 146.

Dr. Russell-Pinson will show how to develop and stick to a writing process and cover tips for consistent and efficient writing.

To register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.

Upcoming Funding Q&A Sessions for Faculty and Staff

August 09, 2022 by Sam Finley

Are you wondering about compensation packages, GASP, graduate assistantships or paying for fees? Join a Funding Q&A Session and let the Graduate Admissions funding and assistantships team answer all your questions.

The first session for the fall will begin on August 15. These sessions are held on the first and third Mondays of every month from 3-4 p.m.

View Upcoming Events

Fall 2022 Admissions Deadline Extensions

August 02, 2022 by Sam Finley

To maximize new enrollments for the fall semester, the Fall 2022 admissions deadline for doctoral, master’s, and certificate programs has been extended from Monday, August 1 to Monday, August 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The post-baccalaureate application is also extended to August 26. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.

If your program has reached capacity, please be aware that you do not have to accept any additional applicants.

Prospective students who are currently out of the country and need an F or J visa to enroll may simply not have sufficient time to apply, be considered for admission, be admitted, and complete the process to obtain an I-20 and a visa before the last day to enroll in the fall semester.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to Kathy Giddings or submit a Slate Help Ticket.

Recording and Slides Available: New Graduate Program Directors and Affiliates Enrollment Management Training Workshop

July 26, 2022 by Sam Finley

The Zoom recording and presentation slides are now available from the New Graduate Program Director and Affiliates Training held on Monday, July 25, 2022. This training included key onboarding information in the areas of Marketing and Communications, Recruitment, Graduate Admissions, Funding and Enrollment Management.

New Brochure and Program Listing Available

July 12, 2022 by Sam Finley

Graduate Admissions has a new brochure and program listing available for use in your recruitment efforts. Please feel free to contact Maryanne Maree-Sams if you would like to request print items for your program.

Graduate Ombuds Reports Authorship, Funding Among Top Student Issues

June 27, 2022 by White, Brian

Research-related stress tops a list of concerns among students seeking assistance from the Graduate Ombudsman over the past year. In the 2021-2022 report from Graduate Ombuds Bruce Taylor, Ph.D., issues such as authorship conflicts, funding and communication breakdowns are common themes.

“Conflict with faculty, often over research, continues to be a leading concern among graduate students,” Taylor said. “Perceived conflicts of interest, particularly when doctoral student research for their dissertation is delayed by faculty research.”

He also noted that issues surrounding student roles on grants, as well as authorship on publications, were problematic. The recently adopted new guidelines on authorship attempt to address some of these concerns.

Funding is a perennial challenge for graduate students, many of whom contacted the Ombuds with issues over GASP funding, assistantships and, this year, the financial impact of Policy 50.5 that reduced funding levels for many students.

“From (the students’) point of view,” Taylor said, “what they had been offered changed and reduced their effective income substantially in some cases.”

The 2021-22 Ombuds Report is available for download.

New Point of Contact Named for Thesis and Dissertation Coordination

June 24, 2022 by White, Brian

Laura Pagani, Student Services Specialist at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning, has been appointed the lead student contact for thesis and dissertation formatting and submission.

Students may contact Laura via email (lpagani@uncc.edu) with any questions or issues. Information about defense and submission procedures and requirements can be found under the Current Students tab on the Graduate School website.

June 28 Seminar Offered on Thesis, Dissertation Formatting and Submission

June 20, 2022 by White, Brian

Students planning to submit a thesis or dissertation within the next semester may benefit from this session addressing common questions about formatting, defense and submission procedures.

These workshops are held approximately every two weeks at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL). Register for the June 28 session, visit the CGLL for a schedule of sessions and visit YouTube for previous recordings.

ISSO Offers Fall Preview for Program Directors

June 20, 2022 by White, Brian

The International Student & Scholar Office (ISSO) will host a webinar on July 13 to provide a preview of topics concerning international students this fall.

Topics include:

Anticipated numbers of international students for Fall
Visa processes and anticipated delays
Late arrivals
Re-applications for admissions

Register via Zoom to receive a confirmation email with more details.

Duke’s Mayo Career Fair will join Aggie Eagle Classic in September

June 13, 2022 by White, Brian

The first-ever Duke’s Mayo Classic College & Career Fair will invite prospective students from across the region to the Charlotte Convention Center from 10:30-4:30 Sept. 2.

The Fair will provide students the opportunity to learn more about the importance of furthering their education and to explore and discover the exciting programs and experiences colleges and universities have to offer.

The Career Fair will be followed by the Duke’s Mayo Classic – Aggie Eagle Classic on Sept. 3 where North Carolina A&T State University and North Carolina Central University at Bank of America Stadium will vie for the title.

Vendor registration is open through July 22 and is available through the Career Fair event site. Visit http://dukesmayoclassic.com for general information about the Classic.

Graduate School Relocates to Cone

June 06, 2022 by White, Brian

The Graduate School and Graduate Admissions have a new, temporary location to serve the UNC Charlotte community and prospective students near the center of campus in the Cone University Center, Room 268.

CGLL Offers Certificate in Workplace Competencies

June 06, 2022 by White, Brian

Through the Certificate in Workplace Competencies, students can build a skill set to differentiate from others in the job market.

Studies have shown that employers want their new hires with graduate and professional degrees to be well-versed in essential professional skills in written and verbal communication, presentation-building, managing new initiatives, and working on diverse teams.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning or contact Dr. Jill Huerta.

Law Firm Founder to Address Obtaining a Green Card after Graduation

May 30, 2022 by White, Brian

Raju Mahajan, Esq., principal attorney and founder of Raju Mahajan and Associates, will present via Zoom on how to get a Green Card June 8.

For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.

Students Advocate for Graduate Education at State Legislative Event

May 26, 2022 by White, Brian

Graduate students David Brown, Bioinformatics, and Kaitlin Klotz, Biology, demonstrated the value of graduate education for state legislators as part of the N.C. Council of Graduate Schools 11th Annual Graduate Education Day May 24 in Raleigh.

CGLL Seeks Global Niner GA

May 24, 2022 by White, Brian

The CGLL is seeking a graduate assistant to fill a Global Niner position for the 2022-23 academic year.

Key attributes sought for the 20-hour-per-week role include a 3.0 GPA, strong written communication skill, passion for graduate student success, outgoing personality, and connection to the international student community. The role includes creating and supporting programming tailored to the needs of international graduate students as well as working on other diversity-related initiatives.

Interested students may get more information and apply through Hire-A-Niner.