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Applicants Sought for Economic Mobility Research Grants

May 31, 2021 by White, Brian

The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute has opened applications for a new cohort of Gambrell Faculty Fellows. The Fellowship Program funds short-term research projects (up to 18 months) examining issues related to economic mobility in the Charlotte region.

Now in its third year, the Gambrell Faculty Fellowship Program is a grants program for UNC Charlotte faculty funded by The Gambrell Foundation. This year, the program is particularly interested in racial equity and the impact of the pandemic on economic mobility.

Up to 5 fellowships will be awarded this year. Proposed projects can have a maximum budget of $15,000. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The grant period will begin August 15, 2021. Information and application form.

Orientation Events Announced for Fall Semester

May 26, 2021 by White, Brian

Graduate Student Orientation for the fall semester will have three components:

The Graduate Student Onboarding Portal that was built last summer. The analytics for this site are positive–there were over 6,000 users and more than 29,000 page views during the past 10 months. Like last year, there will be a section where GPDs can list their individual department or program orientations. If you would like to participate, please contact Dan Jones.
A Graduate Student Virtual Orientation session, a format that attracts almost twice as many attendees as the previous face-to-face version. This fall’s session is scheduled for Aug.19 at 4 p.m. and will include a welcome from the Graduate School’s Dean and Associate Dean, an overview of CGL support CGL Executive Director Jill Huerta, and a Q&A panel with the CGL’s Graduate Life Fellows, moderated by Assistant Director Aura Young.
New Graduate Student Welcome Receptions will be hosted on three days during the first week of class, divided by college. The schedule is available on the CGL Orientation site. GPDs, faculty, staff, and student organizations from each of the colleges will be invited to attend the appropriate reception. This should be a fantastic opportunity for new students to build a sense of belonging, meet peers, and connect with others within and outside of their programs. More details will be shared at a later date.

Workshop Topic: Formatting and Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation

May 24, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) will sponsor a workshop on Formatting and Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation May 27, 4-5 p.m.

This session offers answers to questions on formatting, defense and submission procedures. The sessions are offered approximately every two weeks.

See our (And don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll be updated as new videos are added!)

See the CGL events calendar for more sessions or YouTube playlist for recorded sessions. For more information and to register for this session, please visit the CGL.

ISSO Shares Update on People Vaccinated Outside the U.S.

May 24, 2021 by White, Brian

The International Student & Scholar Office shared an update from NAFSA: Association of International Educators regarding requirements for people vaccinated outside the United States.

People who were vaccinated outside the United States with an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine and have received all the recommended doses do not need any additional doses. People who received the first dose of an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine that requires two doses do not need to restart the vaccine series in the United States but should receive the second dose as close to the recommended time as possible.

Some people may have received a COVID-19 vaccine that is not currently authorized in the United States. No data are available on the safety or efficacy of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized in the United States after receipt of a non-FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. However, in some circumstances people who received a COVID-19 vaccine not currently authorized in the United States may be offered revaccination with an FDA-authorized vaccine:

COVID-19 vaccines not authorized by FDA but listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO)²
- People who have received all recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine that has been listed for emergency use by WHO do not need any additional doses with an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine.
- People who have not received all the recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine listed for emergency use by WHO may be offered a complete FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine series.
COVID-19 vaccines neither authorized by FDA nor listed for emergency use by WHO
- People who received all or some of the recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine that is neither authorized by FDA nor listed for emergency use by WHO may be offered a complete FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine series.

The minimum interval between the last dose of a non-FDA authorized vaccine or a WHO-listed vaccine and an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine is 28 days. Only people who have received all recommended doses of an FDA-authorized or WHO-listed COVID-19 vaccine are considered fully vaccinated for the purpose of public health guidance.³

Sessions Planned to Introduce New Admissions Management System

May 18, 2021 by White, Brian

Graduate Admissions has received approval to migrate to a new admissions management system, Slate by Technolutions, that will replace AdmissionPros. In anticipation of a tentative September go-live, two identical Open Forums are being offered to

provide a high level overview of Slate functionality,
respond to your questions, and
collect suggestions for system functionality.

In advance of the forums, please submit your questions and suggestions to the implementation team via this Google Form.

Slate Forum for Thursday, May 27, 2021

Google Meet information to join the forum.

11:00am – 12:00pm EST

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/gvt-vxpk-xab

Phone Numbers

(‪US‬)‪+1 434-886-0124‬

PIN: ‪569 268 597#‬

Slate Forum for Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Google Meet information to join the forum.

11:00am – 12:00pm EST

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/euv-nxpc-hvd

Phone Numbers

(‪US‬)‪+1 385-645-7255‬

PIN: ‪646 833 478#‬

Summer Marketing Campaign Targets Working Professionals

May 17, 2021 by White, Brian

University Communications, in collaboration with the Graduate School, college communicators and the Teaching and Learning connection, has launched a marketing campaign in the Charlotte region to bring awareness to UNC Charlotte’s part-time, evening programs. The campaign targets the working professional highlighting the depth, breadth and support UNC Charlotte offers.

Running May 17 – August 31, 2021, the media includes digital ads, keyword search, social media ads, plus light-rail ads and three billboards near Uptown. In an effort to increase the prospective student funnel, the campaign website https://professional.uncc.edu uses a Search bar where qualified programs will display with the corresponding GPD name and contact. Analytic reports on the campaigns progress will be reported via GPDNet throughout the summer.

If you have any questions about the campaign, please feel free to contact Karla Stanchina, Director of Communications for the Graduate School.

eRA System Outage Planned June 9-11

May 17, 2021 by White, Brian

The Niner Research administration system (eRA) will be unavailable between June 9-11 as the system will be out for an upgrade.

Research proposals with deadlines between June 9-11 should be submitted by June 8.

For more information, please visit Niner Research.

ISSO to Host Town Hall on International Enrollment

May 17, 2021 by White, Brian

The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, from 10-11 AM EST, to discuss the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 (Academic Year 2021-2022) enrollment guidance that has been released by SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program). At this event, ISSO staff will explain the continuing adaptations, while covering other relevant visa and immigration topics such as summer travel and employment.

The intended audience is currently enrolled international students who plan to continue in the Fall 2021 semester but you are all very welcome to attend so that you can hear the information firsthand. Also, please feel free to forward this announcement to any others in your department who may be interested or who were inadvertently omitted.

Please register by clicking here. A link to the event will be sent to you shortly before the event begins.

More than 200 Attend Student Success and Wellness Meet

May 12, 2021 by White, Brian

More than 220 graduate and professional administrators and faculty from around the country participated in the 2021 Graduate Student Success and Wellness conference (GSSW2021) hosted virtually by UNC Charlotte on May 6-7.

This year’s event brought together registrants from over 50 educational institutions to exchange ideas and learn best practices to promote wellness and success.

Master’s Students Seeking Part-Time Positions

May 10, 2021 by White, Brian

Many admitted students in the M.Ed. Educational Leadership program plan to work part-time on campus in roles that will give them hands-on experience in higher education administration and student success, advising and support work.

These positions, formerly classified as graduate assistantships are now classified as student temporary employees.

Multiple M.Ed. students are still searching for part-time employment opportunities on campus for the 2021-22 academic year. If your office is searching/hiring for such positions to start in Fall 2021, in addition to posting on Hire-a-Niner, send your position announcement to program director, Dr. Ryan Miller.

GRAD Course Focuses on Core Career Competencies

May 10, 2021 by White, Brian

GRAD 6320/8320, Developing Core Career Competencies, takes place during the full semester and is 2 credits.

Led by Dr. Suzanne Voigt, this course helps graduate students learn the principles of good communication in the workplace, focusing on writing in technical fields such as health, the sciences, and business.

Read more about GRAD courses at the Center for Graduate Life. To register, visit the course schedule at my.uncc.edu.

Student Reviewers Needed

May 03, 2021 by White, Brian

The UNC-Charlotte Undergraduate Research Journal is seeking student reviewers for the journal’s student review board. Students interested in being a part of the reviewer pool should complete the student reviewer form.

GRE Webinar: Navigating the New Normal

April 30, 2021 by White, Brian

GRE Search Service will host a free webinar May 12 to share information on how some programs are coping with today’s financial constraints, travel restrictions and technological innovations.

The session will cover:

successes of graduate programs facing similar challenges
how to take advantage of digital, virtual and email outreach
how to leverage GRE data to connect with motivated prospects

For more information and to register, please visit the GRE website.

Status of the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India

April 30, 2021 by White, Brian

According to the U.S. Embassy in India website:

All visa and VAC appointments, both in-person and interview waiver, at U.S. Embassy New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata are cancelled until May 15 and at the consulate in Mumbai until May 28.

The site further indicates that officials are “currently unable to reschedule any cancelled appointments” or “speculate on or respond to inquiries regarding potential future cancellations or appointment availability.”

Given the current state of the COVID-19 crisis in India, new students may have difficulty scheduling visa appointments. We remain hopeful that the challenges in India will improve soon and that students will be able to join the University community in August.

Ventureprise Launch NSF I-Corps Applications Open

April 29, 2021 by White, Brian

Ventureprise Launch NSF I-Corps Virtual Summer Cohort is now accepting applications. This program is for UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students to explore the commercial possibilities of their ideas and research.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Entrepreneurship website.

Spring Writing Retreat Set for May

April 27, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life will hosts the annual Graduate Writing Retreat May 1-2. The retreat provides an opportunity for graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the community who want to make progress on a large writing project.

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

Holshouser, Maguire Named Top Teaching Assistants for 2020-21

April 27, 2021 by White, Brian

Kaitlyn Holshouser, Curriculum & Instruction-Urban Elementary Education, and Jules Maguire, English, recently were named top Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record for 2020-21, respectively.

The Graduate School hosts the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards annually to honor top TAs nominated by faculty supervisors for their work. The awards, one to the top Teaching Assistant and one to the top Instructor of Record, recognize outstanding and innovative teaching techniques.

This year, 31 students were nominated for the awards.

Dr. Judith Krauss coordinates efforts to support graduate teaching assistants through the Center for Graduate Life, including Graduate Teaching Assistant training offered at the start of the fall and spring semesters. She also offers workshops on a variety of teaching-related issues each semester.

Graduate School Awards Fellowships

April 19, 2021 by White, Brian

The Graduate School recently awarded donor-supported graduate fellowships to 17 UNC Charlotte students, representing a broad cross section of academic programs.

Established to support exceptionally talented and committed graduate students, the Graduate School offers a variety of fellowships for program specific research or scholarship. The fellowships are presented annually in the spring with award payments beginning in the upcoming academic year.

College of Education Offers Certificate in University and College Teaching

April 19, 2021 by White, Brian

A Post-Master’s Certificate in University and College Teaching is available through the Cato College of Education.

The 12-credit-hour online program is designed to prepare current faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and others with the skills needed for the full range of faculty responsibilities at institutions of higher education. Doctoral students, adjunct faculty and lecturers who are new to teaching, and new tenure-track faculty who are content experts but not trained in teaching pedagogies could benefit from this certificate.

To learn more or to apply, please visit the Education Leadership program page or contact Program Director Dr. Florence Martin, florence.martin@uncc.edu.

Graduate Life Fellows Named

April 14, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) recently announced the 2021-22 Graduate Life Fellows.

Each year the CGL appoints the group of graduate student leaders to help create, promote and run events and initiatives for the graduate student body. For their service, GLFs are awarded $5,000 for the academic year.

The 2021-22 Graduate Life Fellows include:

Sayantan Datta, Ph.D., Computing and Information Systems
Kaylah Jenkins, Master’s, Health Administration
Kaitlin Klotz, Ph.D., Biology
Erin Lewis, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Khyati Majajan, Ph.D., Computing and Information Systems
Pouria Karimi Shahri, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
Tanya Wasson, Master’s, Business Administration

Read more at the Center for Graduate Life.