Fayetteville State University’s Office of Career Services cordially invites you to the Annual Spring Education & Public Safety Career Fair on Tuesday February 19 & Business & STEM Diveristy Career Fair on Wednesday February 20, 2019.
Fayetteville State University is cited as a top producer of minority graduates and is located right next to the largest US military installation, Fort Bragg, NC. These fairs provide access to the best, brightest, and most diverse students in the southeastern region of the state.
To register for either event, contact Connie McGill, cgmcgill@uncfsu.edu, or at 910-672-1098.
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Fayetteville State Career Fair Feb. 19-20
NCCGS Virtual Workshop is Jan. 18
The North Carolina Council of Graduate Schools (NCCGS) 2019 Virtual Workshop series launches Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. with Holistic Admissions: Why It Matters and How Programs Are Addressing It Now.
This session will be led by Steven W. Matson, Ph.D., Dean, The Graduate School, UNC-CH and Julie Shurts, Associate Director, Global Client Relations, Educations Testing Service, UNC-CH.
This workshop will examine how the combination of the right applicant skills, attributes and experiences helps achieve program goals and student success. Hear about promising practices for implementing a holistic admissions system, curated from 71 interviews with deans and faculty in graduate schools and programs nationwide.
To connect with your WebEx account:
Access code: 736 124 895
By Phone: Toll: +1-415-655-0003
Access code: 736 124 895
a. It is recommended that you use a conference phone or your desk telephone for the audio connection rather than your computer’s microphone.
b. When you click “Join Meeting” you can select “Dial In” or “Call Me” from the pull down menu. If you select “Call Me” you will be prompted to enter your phone number. The WebEx application will call your local phone number and participants will see your name when you’re speaking.
c. Don’t connect using your computer audio and your telephone as strong feedback will result.
d. A WebEx smartphone app is also available (Android and iOS)
Information on this and the entire workshop schedule is available to download.
Faculty Judges Sought for March Symposium
The Graduate & Professional Student Government (GPSG) is seeking faculty volunteers to judge entries in the annual Graduate Research Symposium March 15.
The Symposium will include poster and oral presentations. Goals of the Symposium are to:
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Foster and promote graduate student research
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Encourage research skills including preparation and presentation
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Expose students to research across the disciplines
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Provide opportunities to network with faculty and peers
More information is available from the GPSG Research Symposium site. To volunteer as a judge, visit Symposium sign-up page.
GASP Nominations Open for Fall 2019
Enrollment in the Graduate Assistant Support Program (GASP) is open for news students enrolling for Fall 2019.
The Graduate School provides full tuition support for the majority of doctoral students via the GASP program.
More information, including a video tutorial, is included in Student Funding on GPDNet’s GPD News + Info tab.
Research Proposals Sought for Charlotte Incubator
The City of Charlotte is seeking proposals from UNC Charlotte to conduct sustainability research and scholarly engagement through a resource called The Innovation Barn near Uptown, a 39,000 sq. ft. space the city has committed $3.4 million to renovate over the next four years.
The project has dedicated 24,000 sq. ft. of the Barn for UNC Charlotte projects. Proposals for space must be submitted by Jan. 11, 2019.
Download a copy of the Call for Proposals for details and application information.
Urge Students to Apply for Paid Summer Research Programs
PathwaystoScience.org provides a searchable database of programs at to find and apply for STEM paid summer research programs.
Sponsored by the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP), the database has over 650 paid summer research programs, including programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. 60 programs have deadlines within the next 45 days.
With the site’s advanced search feature, you can filter by discipline, level of study, citizenship status, and more.
For assistance, contact Liv Detrick at IBP.
Online Orientation Added for Graduate Students
Categories: Academic Affairs
Orientation for graduate students joining in January will come in two parts: First, new students will be encouraged to complete an online Graduate Student Orientation module to prepare them for their arrival on campus. The second part will be a live reception Monday, Jan. 7.
The online orientation will include information such as how to obtain a student ID and parking pass, dining options and campus transportation.
The reception will be at the Center for Graduate Life (CGL) and After Hours space in Cone. The reception will begin at 4 p.m. on Jan. 7. Refreshments, music and networking will be available, as well as information on the University Career Center, Atkins Library, Information Technology Services, DegreeWorks, GPSG and CGL Writing Resources.
More information and online registration is available to incoming students.
New Faculty Guide for Student Writers Available
Purdue University’s Writing Lab has just released a resource to help faculty work more effectively with graduate-level writers.
The resource, Working with Graduate Student Writers (Faculty Guide), provides an accessible introduction to writing at the graduate-level. The guide presents best practices for responding to student writing, helping students to develop competence in disciplinary writing, assisting multilingual writers, working with students on theses and dissertations, and more.
To access this free resource, please follow this link: https://owl.purdue.edu/
Seating Limited for Dec. 6 New Funding Dashboard Reveal
A fully integrated system that will allow GPDs to view, nominate, prioritize, and manage funding for students will go live in the coming weeks.
GPDs and staff are invited to a demo of the system Dec. 6, 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. in Cato Hall 248. Please RSVP to Amy Palmer to ensure seating is available.
Contact Julie Goodliffe if you have questions.
Prepare Students for Dec 5 Spring Bill Due Date & Payment Plan Changes
Students who have registered for spring classes have begun receiving their spring bills. Please review this information carefully as there are some significant changes that you should be aware of when talking to students. It is important for you to understand these changes to discuss with students if needed.
For details, please visit Niner Central.
NCUR Conference Set for April
The National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference is set for Kennesaw State University April 11-13. The NCUR Conference attracts more than 3,000 with research presentations on many disciplines.Room registration is open some hotels are already fully booked. Conference registration begins in February.
From the organizer: “NCUR provides students with the opportunity to present their scholarly research in a professional setting and interact with their peers, in addition to meeting with graduate school and corporate recruiters.”
For more information, visit the NCUR website. Hotel options are available on NCUR’s Conference Hotels site.
Dec. 13 Webinar To Cover Education Market Opportunities in Brazil, Columbia
The U.S. Dept. of Commerce is sponsoring a free webinar Dec. 13 entitled Education Market Opportunities in Brazil and Colombia.
The webinar will include information on Salão do Estudante fairs coming to six major Brazilian cities in March. The events will include opportunities to meet high school counselors, agents and directors of Brazilian universities.
For more information and to register, please visit the DOC’s Exports site.
DegreeWorks Survey Published
A recent survey of Graduate Program Directors assessing usage level and soliciting suggestions for improvement has been published.
The summary of results of the survey is available for download.
Veterans’ Fellowship Named for Donor, Rules Changed
The Graduate School’s Veterans Scholarship, an $18,000 GPD-nominated grant, was recently named in honor of Commander F.M. (Mike) Reynolds, a Graduate School donor and brother of Associate Provost and Graduate School Dean Tom Reynolds.
Commander Reynolds retired from the U.S. Navy after more than 30 years of service. During the Vietnam War, he served as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Impervious, a minesweeper operating along the coast of South Vietnam and later in the Gulf of Tonkin. During his tour as C.O., Reynolds earned the nickname “Iron Mike” for his steadfast service, fearless dedication to duty, and unwavering leadership under the most arduous conditions of war.
“The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the many sacrifices our veterans made while serving our country,” Dean Reynolds said. “This scholarship was established to provide the opportunity for veterans to continue their higher education to become the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to the service of others.”
The Reynolds Veteran’s Scholarship is open to military veterans from any branch of service and admitted to any master’s or doctoral degree program at UNC Charlotte.
In addition to the name change, the first year of this scholarship is service-free. In the second year, the student has the option to hold an assistantship (TA or RA) or continue with the service-free award.
Details on this and all other fellowship opportunities are available on the Graduate School’s Fellowships page.
New Student Funding Dashboard Coming for GPDs
A fully integrated system that will allow GPDs to view, nominate, prioritize, and manage funding for students will go live in the coming weeks.
GPDs and staff are invited to a demo of the system Dec. 6, 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. in Cato Hall 248. Please RSVP to Amy Palmer to ensure seating is available.
Contact Julie Goodliffe if you have questions.
Dean Introduces New Leadership Award
The Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award program honoring excellence in graduate program administration will launch in spring 2019.
The award will be presented to a Graduate Program Director or Graduate Program Coordinator selected by a committee of Graduate School staff, Graduate Council, Graduate and Professional Student Government and previous winners.
In launching the award, Dean Reynolds said, “In addition to managing enrollment, Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators track and manage their students while implementing programs and services to promote their success. Doing this well deserves recognition and praise.”
The award will be made annually. The winner will receive $1000, an engraved plaque, and his or her name will be engraved on a perpetual trophy.
For more information on award criteria, please download the Information Sheet. To submit a nomination, please use the Reynolds Leadership Award Google Form.
Funds Available for GPD-Nominated New Students
Fellowship grants ranging to $18,000 plus tuition and health insurance are now available to new students – but a Graduate Program Director must nominate them.
Through Mar. 15, students nominated for one of several available fellowships will be contacted by the Graduate School and instructed to apply (if they haven’t already) in the NinerScholars portal. You may nominate a student by going to the NinerScholars student nomination portal.
View this Tutorial from Julie Goodliffe, Director of Funding and Fellowships, which explains the nomination process in NinerScholars.
| Fellowship Name | Total Offered | Deadline | New or Continuing | Degree Level | Academic Criteria | Citizenship | GPD Nominated |
| Commander F.M. (Mike) Reynolds Veterans Scholarship | $18,000 stipend, full tuition, health insurance and fees – 2 years | March 15, 2019 | New | Master’s or doctoral | GPA 3.0-4.0 | US | Yes |
| Herschel and Cornelia Everett Fellowship – Master’s | $10,000, in-state tuition | March 15, 2019 | New | Master’s | GPA 3.2-4.0 | US, preferably NC or SC resident | Yes |
| Herschel and Cornelia Everett Fellowship – Doctoral | $15,000, in-state tuition, health insurance | March 15, 2019 | New | Doctoral | GPA 3.2-4.0 | US, preferably NC or SC resident | Yes |
| Wayland H. Cato Fellowship | $18,000, tuition, fees, health insurance |
March 15, 2019 | New | Doctoral | GPA 3.0-4.0 | No restriction | Yes |
| William F. Kennedy Graduate Fellowship | $18,000, tuition, health insurance and fees | March 15, 2019 | New | Doctoral | GPA 3.0-4.0 | No restriction | Yes |
Online Form Available for Reporting Research Misconduct
UNC Charlotte’s Research Integrity Office (RIO) now has a confidential web-based form available to submit reports of research misconduct.
Headed by Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Tom Reynolds, the RIO is responsible for investigating allegations of plagiarism, falsification, and fabrication of research materials.
“Fortunately, we see few cases of suspected misconduct,” Reynolds said. “And the ones we investigate we often can resolve without damaging the reputation of our researchers or hampering progress of the research. Still, we must be vigilant to avoid even the appearance of misconduct.”
University Policy 309 defines misconduct as fabricating or falsifying data, plagiarizing work, or failing to follow accepted practices in proposing, performing, reviewing or reporting on research.
Use the RIO form to submit questions about research misconduct or examples of misconduct that you have observed. Reports filed with the RIO are held in strict confidence.
CGL Names 2018 3MT Winners
Xueying Brown, Environmental Engineering, and Donna Goodenow, Biological Sciences, received honors as the top presenters in the Center for Graduate Life’s 2018 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition held at the Halton Reading Room of Atkins Library Nov. 9.
Visit the News on the Graduate School’s home page for details.
New Teaching Course Planned for Spring
The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) will introduce a new course for graduate students who teach, or undergraduates who want to learn, to identify and build effective classroom practices.
Read the full story in the Graduate School‘s News section.
