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Education USA Offers Access to Student Prospects

March 07, 2023 by White, Brian

Education USA connects students around the world with information about higher education institutions in the U.S. Additionally, they offer a number of opportunities for U.S institutions to connect with and recruit students. These resources include:virtual and face to face recruitment fairs, global education guides, webinars, and forums. A few opportunities highlighted this month are:

1. Call for Session Proposals: EducationUSA China Request FormEducationUSA China is piloting a new Session Proposal Request Form to streamline virtual and in-person presentation and center visit requests from U.S. higher education institutions. Submit a proposal to present in person or virtually.

To submit a request for March, April, or May 2023, please carefully review the form, enter all required proposal or travel information, and submit. The EducationUSA China team will respond to each submission directly within a few days for follow-up or confirmation. For more information, contact the EducationUSA China team.
2. EducationUSA Bangalore: Let’s Connect Program
Interested in enhancing your recruitment initiatives and virtual presence in India? Have questions about the typical student profile, center services, and how we can work together, or just want to chat? Sign up for a 60-minute virtual 1:1 consultation with our EducationUSA advisers.

3. Find Institutional Partners in East Asia and the Pacific (EAP)!
Share your institutional partnership goals and search for prospective partners in the East Asia and Pacific region! Launched during International Education Week 2022, the EducationUSA EAP Partnership Board is an easily searchable tool that higher education institutions from the United States and EAP can use to announce their partnership goals and make connections. Visit this free resource to learn how to add your institution’s information.
For more information on these opportunities and to sign up to receive the monthly newsletter, visit https://educationusa.state.gov/

Graduate Application Information Session

March 06, 2023 by White, Brian

Graduate Admissions will host a Faculty and Staff Application Information Session Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. for employees to discuss the application process for Graduate School at UNC Charlotte and tuition waiver benefits available to qualifying employees.

Maryanne Maree-Sams and Ellie Ivey of Graduate Admissions will be sharing information and answering questions about the application and admissions process. Jessica Kapota, Director for Learning and Organizational Development, will address the tuition waiver program available to qualified employees to cover tuition expenses for up to three courses per academic year.

Register to Attend

CGLL Spring Writing Retreat Planned

February 28, 2023 by White, Brian

The Graduate Writing Retreat provides a multi-day opportunity for graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the community who want to make progress on a large writing project.

More information and registration form are available from the Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning.

Encourage Prospects to Sign Up for Reminder

February 28, 2023 by White, Brian

Encourage prospective students interested in applying for 2024 to complete a “Request Information” or “Receive a Reminder” form with us, and on April 15, 2024, we will email them a reminder to apply for 2024.

Tools for College-Level Website Updates

February 27, 2023 by Sam Finley

Your college communicator (see list) is your resource for college-level website updates, etiquette and branding. Reach out to them for guidance! If you have difficulty finding your current web contact, you can reference this website or submit a OneIT Help Ticket.

View Communications Toolkit

Are you looking to update your program dashboard on the Graduate Admissions website? View the how-to guide.

NSF Mentor Training as part of RECR Requirement Coming

February 23, 2023 by White, Brian

One way to meet the new requirement is through the Graduate School’s Mentor Training for Graduate Faculty. Additional guidance about this new requirement will be shared shortly, but interested faculty should register now for this May 16 training. Once the training is full, we will begin a waitlist.

Graduate Admissions to Host Info Sessions for Prospective Students

February 21, 2023 by White, Brian

Graduate Program Directors are invited to participate in monthly Information Sessions (for prospective students) offered by Graduate Admissions throughout the fall and spring semesters. Following a general admissions presentation, Graduate Program Directors will be able to meet with prospective students in Zoom breakout rooms to provide program specific information. These sessions provide prospective students with a general overview about graduate programs, admission requirements and the application process, as well as valuable information about funding and financial aid.

How it will work: Graduate Program Directors (or their proxy) can sign up to participate in an Information Session. Following the 20 minute presentation from Graduate Admissions, prospective students will be placed in breakout rooms for the program in which they indicated interest for about 30 minutes. GPDs can use this time to present valuable information on program admission requirements, the selection process and funding/assistantship opportunities, career outcomes, and also answer questions from prospective students. Admissions counselors will be available to answer general questions for prospective students who are interested in a program that is not represented.

In order to advertise these sessions to prospective applicants, Graduate Program Directors must RSVP no later than March 1, 2023 to participate.

Register below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwJJRqr9Mdc_vDawof2gEMUMT6KVb7pVk0EDlsq7Mt_rfcsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Diversity Scholars Forum Set for Mar. 24

February 15, 2023 by White, Brian

Sponsored by the Graduate School and in conjunction with the Graduate Research Symposium, the inaugural Diversity Scholars Forum will be held Mar. 24, 12-1 p.m. at Popp Martin Student Union, Multipurpose Room 340.

The event features graduate student and postdoctoral research related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Diversity Scholars Forum showcases research that centers on DEI issues related to the community － both on campus and in the greater Charlotte community. To showcase their work, amplify their voices and celebrate the value of diversity, student presenters will give short lightning-round style poster presentations about their research projects.

VPN Now Required for eGEM Access

February 14, 2023 by White, Brian

Effective immediately, off-campus access to eGEM, including GPDNet, requires logging into the University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN). The move was made to increase the security of the University’s information resources.

More information on VPN access is available in UNC Charlotte Spaces, including information for accessing the VPN from your mobile device.

Recruitment Opportunity

February 13, 2023 by White, Brian

The Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC) annual conference will be in Charlotte from Mar. 30-Apr. 1. The Graduate School Fair is on Mar. 31, 2023. This annual conference presents a great opportunity to recruit some of the most engaged students in the south.

The event, to be held at The Westin Charlotte Hotel, will attract more than 400 undergraduate honors students.

The registration fee of $250 covers for one day on Friday. You will receive the following:

· 6’ display table in Exhibitor Hall (No skirting or access to electricity)

· Lunch

· Institution/Program Logo, Description, Website Link, and Social Media Links on conference website

· Institution/Program Logo, Website Link, and Social Media Links posted at the conference

Don’t miss out on your chance to reach so many amazing students in such a concentrated area. Space is limited, so please register soon. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the registration page for the Graduate School Fair registration options.

Spring 2023 Graduate Education Summit Resources

February 10, 2023 by Sam Finley

Thank you to all who attended the Graduate Education Summit. We encourage you to review the resources from today’s session by viewing the slide deck and reading the additional resources discussed. A special thank you to our guest presenters: Sarah Edwards, Kaela Lindquist and Deb Thomas.

View Slide Deck

Read Additional Resources

CGLL Workshop: Working with College Students in a Post-COVID World

February 06, 2023 by White, Brian

Facilitated by Dr. Judith Krauss, Faculty Associate for Graduate Teaching, this session offers Instructors of Record concrete practices to help deal with the challenges in the classroom as an outcome of COVID 19.

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

Webb Receives CSGS Regional Master's Thesis Award

February 02, 2023 by White, Brian

Eric Webb, MS, 2020, Earth Sciences, received the 2023 Master’s Thesis Award from the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools’ (CSGS) for his work, “Reanalysis of the Extended Multivariate ENSO Index.”

Webb and two others were recognized last fall by UNC Charlotte for outstanding master’s theses.

UREC to Host Social for International and Graduate Students

February 01, 2023 by White, Brian

The University Recreation Center (UREC) and SAMSHA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are sponsoring a social for graduate and international students Feb. 10 at 3 p.m.

The event will include a cooking class, Zumba, Yoga and badminton tournament.

For more information and to register, please visit the UREC Social for Graduate and International Students sign-up page.

Julie Goodliffe promoted to Assistant Dean for Graduate Funding and Research

February 01, 2023 by White, Brian

Julie Goodliffe, Director of Funding and Fellowships for the Graduate School, has been promoted to Assistant Dean of the Graduate School for Funding and Research by Johnna Watson, Associate Dean of the Graduate School for Enrollment Management.

CGLL: Friday Morning Writing Session Expands to Bioinformatics 301

January 30, 2023 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) has expanded its Friday Morning Writing series to the Bioinformatics building, room 301. Friday Morning Writing provides an opportunity for students to make progress on a large writing project.

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

Charlotte Grad Programs Remain High in National Rankings

January 24, 2023 by White, Brian

UNC Charlotte’s online graduate programs received national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Online Master’s Programs rankings, which were released Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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.

GPDs Can Waive Standardized Test Requirement

January 23, 2023 by White, Brian

Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) and their proxies have the ability to waive standardized test scores in Slate. See the Slate User Guide on waiving scores.

The following programs are built in Slate to require a standardized test. If a GPD wants to make a change to their program’s setup in Slate, they will need to submit a Slate help ticket. Depending on the change, a curriculog proposal may also be required.

Programs that require a standardized test:

Program Name	GRE	GRE or GMAT	GRE or MAT	GRE, GMAT, or MAT	PAEP or GMAT	Waiver Criteria?
Accountancy (MACC)		Y				Y
Applied Energy and Electromechanical Systems (MS)	Y					Y
Business Administration (MBA)		Y				Y
Business Administration (MBA) in Mexico					Y	Y
Business Administration: Finance (PHD)		Y
Civil Engineering (MSCE)	Y					Y
Civil Engineering (MSE)	Y					Y
Civil Engineering (PHD)	Y					Y
Data Science and Business Analytics (MS)		Y				Y
Economics (MS)		Y				Y
Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation (PHD)	Y
Engineering Management (MS)		Y				Y
Fire Protection and Safety Management (MS)	Y					Y
Health Informatics and Analytics (MS)	Y					Y
Mathematical Finance (MS)		Y				Y
Nursing Practice (DNP) w/concentration in Nurse Anesthesia	Y
Optical Science and Engineering (MS)	Y					Y
Optical Science and Engineering (PHD)	Y					Y
Physics (MS)	Y					Y
Public Administration (MPAD)	Y					Y
Real Estate Finance and Development (MS)		Y				Y
Special Education (PHD)			Y
Special Education and Child Development (MED)			Y			Y

Application Fee Waiver Added for Military Students

January 23, 2023 by White, Brian

The Graduate School waives the application fee for eligible McNair Scholars, UNC Charlotte permanent employees, and effective immediately, for United States military students. Refer to the UNC System Office, The Code and UNC Policy Manual, Policy 700.7.1 [R] for details.

For applicants who do not meet the criteria for a fee waiver, programs may purchase waiver codes they can distribute to their prospective applicants. Details on the purchase of fee waiver codes are available in Slate Reader.