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Student Speakers Sought for Commencement
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning has issued a call for students to speak at the 2022 spring commencement ceremonies.
More information and application information is available from the CGLL.
GPD Nomination Deadline for Graduate School Donor-Supported Fellowships Mar. 22
The 2022-23 Graduate School Fellowships are live in the University Scholarship Portal and nominations can be submitted now to recruit exceptional students. These fellowships are funded by donors for need-based and merit awards that recognize excellent students for their academic achievement and provide assistance to those who demonstrate financial need. To nominate a student, please visit the NinerScholars nomination portal.
Deadline for student applications is April 1
Students will need to log in to the NinerScholars scholarship site and complete an applicant profile before they can be matched to any awards or see the awards they are nominated for. All application materials will be submitted through the NinerScholars portal.
For additional information on these awards and others for continuing students, please visit the Graduate School Fellowships site.
For questions, please contact Julie Green at jhgreen@uncc.edu.
ISSO Issues International Student Cost Estimate
The International Student Scholar Office has released the Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Graduate Students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Total costs, not including mandatory tuition increments for specific programs and/or dependent(s) costs, is $45,000. Please use the total cost as a framework to understand the amount of money new international students must evidence on the Financial Certification Form (FCF) as a prerequisite to receiving an I-20/DS-2019.
More information is available for download from ISSO.
Grad Ed Leader DePauw to Speak on Holistic Admissions
Former Virginia Tech VP and Graduate School Dean Dr. Karen DePauw will address Charlotte Program Directors on diversity and holistic graduate admissions Mar. 18 in Cone Center.
Eligible workshop attendees will be entered to win five application fee waivers for their program (value of $375).
Three identical workshops are offered. Please RSVP for only one session as seating is limited to 50% of the space’s room capacity.
For more details and to register, please visit the Graduate School.
CGLL Seeking 2022-23 Graduate Life Fellows
Each year the Graduate School’s Center for Graduate Life and Learning appoints a group of continuing graduate students to serve as Graduate Life Fellows (GLFs). GLFs are awarded $5,000 for the academic year. Applications for the 2022 – 2023 academic year are now open.
To learn more or apply, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Belk College of Business Launches Online MBA
The Belk College of Business soon will offer an online MBA in three high-tech concentrations to address the needs of an increasing number of professionals seeking an alternative path to an advanced degree.
The online program will be offered in business analytics, digital marketing and financial technology. Read more at the Belk College of Business.
Graduate Assistantship System Updated
The electronic Graduate Assistantship System (eGA) : ) was recently updated to improve security, enhance user experience and provide additional functionality. With eGA, faculty can hire and track a teaching or research graduate assistantship for any active doctoral, master’s or certificate student.
F2F Mentor Training Returns Apr. 8
The Graduate School will offer the CIMER-based Mentor Training to graduate faculty on April 8. This event will be offered face-to-face and is limited to 20 participants. The training begins at 9:00 am and ends by 4:30. If you or your faculty are interested in attending, please complete the online registration form.
Join CGLL’s Weekend Write Feb. 19
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) will host Weekend Write Feb. 19, 9-11 am for graduate students working on dissertations, preparing to defend a thesis, writing a term paper or just looking for a productive writing environment.
The online event provides structured writing time, goal-setting and accountability to enhance motivation.
For more information and to register, please visit the CGLL.
ETS GRE to Sponsor Student Success Webinar
ETS GRE will host “Strategies to Promote the Success of Every Student” Feb. 23, 3-4:30 pm with featured speakers Maureen Grasso, ETS Graduate Education Advisor, Professor of Textile Sciences and Former Graduate Dean, NC State University, and Terry Ackerman ETS Graduate Education Advisor, Distinguished Professor of Educational Measurement, University of Iowa
The ETS presentation will focus on ways to strengthen support for students who are balancing the pressures of high educational expectations, personal finance and housing, and their own self-doubt.
For more information and to register, please visit ETS GRE.
Winthrop Career Fair Scheduled Mar. 4
Winthrop University’s Center for Career Development and Internships will host its Spring 2022 Career and Graduate School Fair Mar. 4 from 1-4 pm in McBryde Hall.
The event will focus on full-time opportunities and internships, as well as graduate school programs.
The regular registration fee of $125 covers two representatives, one table and a boxed lunch. For more information and to register, please visit Winthrop University or contact Winthrop at careerdev@winthrop.edu.
Learn Networking for a Virtual World
In a world that has gone virtual, networking takes on a new meaning. This session addresses ways to connect and maintain relationships in a virtual environment.
Facilitated by Karen Arrington of the University Career Center, this session will be conducted virtually at 2:30 pm, Feb. 15.
To register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
GPD Spring Summit Recording Available
The GPD Summit on Feb. 4 covered a range of topics from policy updates to student mental health and best practices.
A full recording (Passcode: hn2LFY*D) of the event is available and the PowerPoint presentation is available for download.
Guilford College to Host Career Fair Feb. 23
Guided Discovery, Guilford College’s Integrated Advising Office, will be hosting an in-person Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 12-3pm in Founders Hall.
This Career Fair will include Full/Part-Time Employment, Internship Opportunities, Volunteer Positions, and Graduate School Programs.
Registration is free and may be completed online at Guilford College.
Urban Institute Seeking Gambrell Faculty Fellows Applicants
The Urban Institute is seeking applications for the Gambrell Faculty Fellowship. The Fellowship Program funds short-term research projects (up to 18 months) examining issues related to economic mobility in the Charlotte region.
This year, the Gambrell Faculty Fellows program will fund up to six projects with grants up to $15,000 each.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Urban Institute.
Application Information Session Set for Faculty and Staff
Graduate School Admissions will host a virtual information session Feb. 10 at 12:30 on the graduate application process and answer questions of faculty and staff.
The Tuition Waiver program is available to employees who are in permanent positions and regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more each week, 9 months of the year or longer. Tuition Waivers may be used to cover tuition expenses for up to three courses an academic year (spring, summer and fall semesters) at any of the 17 schools within the UNC system.
Please RSVP to join Graduate Admissions and learn the requirements to apply for admission.
Application Data Download Available via Slate
The Graduate Slate team is glad to announce a new feature that will allow downloading a file of application data. This file will contain common and useful data points for applications to which you have been granted access. At the present time the file will contain all current 2022 applications.
The downloaded file will be in Excel format and will automatically have filtering controls enabled.
To access the download portal, simply log into the Slate Reader and it will be visible on the Home Tab under the ***NEW*** label.
ETS Session on Recruiting Diverse Students Available
The ETS session “Holistic Admissions: Recruiting and Admitting Diverse Students” is available on demand.
The session features Carlos Grijalva, ETA Graduate Education Advisor and Emeritus Professor, Behavioral Neuroscience and Former Associate Dean at UCLA.
To view the ETS webcast, please visit event.on24.com. If needed, the login email is maryannemaree-sams@uncc.edu.
The webinar will be offered again live on Jan. 28, 3 p.m. This session will be hosted by Steve Matson, biology professor and former graduate dean at UNC Chapel Hill. For more information or to register, please visit event.on24.com.
Nomination Window Extended for Reynolds Leadership Award
Nominations for the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award will be accepted through Jan. 31, extended from Jan. 28.
The Reynolds Leadership Award recognizes excellent leadership and outstanding service by a Graduate Program Director or Coordinator.
The recipient receives a cash award, an engraved plaque, and their name engraved on a perpetual trophy. 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.
For additional information and to submit a nomination visit the Reynolds Leadership Award web page.
