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Teaching Fellowship Applications Close Apr. 21

March 23, 2023 by White, Brian

The Graduate School and the Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning are pleased to inform you that the Graduate School’s Teaching Fellowship program will be offered for the Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 academic year.

Doctoral students who meet the criteria listed below are encouraged to apply:

Will hold a Fall 2023-Spring 2024 teaching assistantship and will be working as an Instructor of Record in Spring 2024
Will be available to take a 2-credit training course in Fall 2023 (the course will be online with some synchronous meetings tentatively scheduled for Friday mornings)
Are committed to pursuing a career that includes college teaching (students who are tentative about a college teaching career are invited to enroll in GRAD 8201 instead)
Have been a teaching assistant (or Instructor of Record) for at least two prior semesters
Will be in their third or more year of Doctoral studies as of Fall 2023

Fellows can gain a competitive advantage in the job search and receive an award of $3000 ($1500 each semester) in addition to their assistantship stipend. The program provides focused instruction in course design, teaching methodology and classroom practices.

This is a competitive program with limited openings. Interested students should apply at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning by 5 pm, Apr. 21.

Early Entry Info Session Coming Up

March 21, 2023 by White, Brian

Exceptional undergraduate students attending UNC Charlotte are encouraged to apply to graduate programs and begin work toward their graduate degree before completion of their baccalaureate degree. In those programs offering this outstanding opportunity, undergraduate students can get a head start on their graduate degree.

RSVP for virtual event to learn more.

OIC Offers Country Culture Workshop on Nigeria

March 21, 2023 by White, Brian

The Office of International Programs (OIP) at UNC Charlotte will host a Country Culture Workshop on Apr. 14 focusing on Nigeria, a country from which Charlotte is seeing increased enrollment.

The Country Culture Workshop will include presenters and student panelists to explore the language, etiquette, cultural norms, political history, and other key nuances unique to this country. The event will include an opportunity to experience Nigerian food provided by a local restaurant.

GPDs are encouraged to participate in this workshop to learn more about Nigeria and the students who enroll from there.

For more information and to register, please visit the Office of International Programs.

Dean's Dissertation Award Deadline May 26

March 21, 2023 by White, Brian

May 26 is the submission deadline for the 2023 Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizing outstanding research and scholarship by a doctoral student.

The fields of competition are Biological Sciences/Life Sciences and Humanities and Fine Arts.

The nomination form for the award and more info can be found on the Graduate School’s Awards Gateway.

CGLL to Host Immigration Seminar

March 20, 2023 by White, Brian

Helen Partlow Esq. and Raju Mahajan Esq. from Raju Law will present at the Spring Immigration Webinar via Zoom. Hear tips on successful EB2-NIW applications and H1BO1, Visa Bulletin and other immigration concerns. You will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Register at the Thomas L. Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning.

May Session Set for Faculty Mentor Training

March 20, 2023 by White, Brian

The Graduate School will offer Mentor Training for graduate faculty May 16, 9:00-4:00. The session will be held in the Haltom Reading Room.

The curriculum comes from the Center for the Improvement of the Mentored Experience in Research (CIMER) at the University of Wisconsin. It is highly interactive and includes a variety of useful resources and tools.

Attendance is limited, so please sign-up early using this form.

Application Session Planned for Prospective Students

March 20, 2023 by White, Brian

Graduate Admissions is hosting another information session for prospective students on Apr. 19, 12:30-1:30 pm, and we invite you to participate and recruit students to your programs. Additional details about the information session as well as the RSVP for GPDs and Affiliates to participate is available from Graduate Admissions.

Best Practices in Graduate Recruiting Session Set Apr. 21

March 20, 2023 by White, Brian

The Graduate School is hosting a virtual session on Apr. 21 at 10 am for Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators to participate in an update on best practices and a discussion with Graduate Admission Counselors focusing on strategies to feed the recruitment funnel.

The session also will include efforts Graduate Admissions is making to engage prospective students and applicants and share a few simple things programs can do to deepen that engagement.

Following a brief presentation by Graduate Admissions, Program Directors and Coordinators will be encouraged to share what they are doing to recruit and retain students.

To register, please complete the Graduate Admissions form.

Reynolds CGLL Enrolling Graduate Life Fellows

March 14, 2023 by White, Brian

Each year the Thomas L. Reynolds Center for Graduate Life & Learning selects 7 grad students to serve as liaisons to their peers across campus. These Graduate Life Fellows act as informal mentors while also seeking new ways to support graduate student success and helping to create vital programming. Their input and unique ability to provide the graduate student perspective is invaluable.

Grad Life Fellows also promote CGLL workshops, programs, courses, and initiatives through word-of-mouth, social media, and visits to graduate classes and organizations. You can read about our current Grad Life Fellows here.

Graduate Life Fellows are University leaders with the opportunity to impact graduate education at Charlotte. For their efforts, they receive a $5,000 award (divided across two semesters).

Eligibility Requirements:

GLFs must be full-time students living in the Charlotte area during the academic year of their term
Have completed at least one year of graduate-level coursework at Charlotte
Have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be in good standing

International students and students with assistantships are encouraged to apply!

Funding Nominations for New Students Due Apr. 1

March 08, 2023 by White, Brian

Nominations for new student funding should be submitted to the Graduate School by Apr. 1.

A complete run-down on funding information for graduate students is available from Graduate Funding.

ETS Webinar Will Address English Proficiency Assessment

March 08, 2023 by White, Brian

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) is hosting a live, 45-minute webinar called What to Know about English Proficiency Assessment Thursday, Mar. 16. The purpose of this session is to demystify English proficiency – what is measured, how to measure it, and what scores mean. Specifically, we’ll discuss:

The importance of English language proficiency.
What English proficiency assessments measure (and how).
What test scores mean.
Ideas to maximize your team’s use of English language assessments.

Register HERE today (by doing so, you’ll automatically receive a recording of this event).

2024 Application System Opens April 15

March 08, 2023 by White, Brian

Beginning April 15, 2023, prospective students can apply for 2024 spring, summer, and fall.

GPDs who want to make changes to their application for 2024, should submit a Slate ticket. Examples of changes that can be made are:

Resume – require it or make it optional
Writing Sample – require one
Statement of Purpose – provide custom test to applicant
GRE/GMAT/MAT – require or eliminate tests

Currently, these are the programs that require a test:

Program Name	GRE	GRE or GMAT	GRE or MAT	PAEP or GMAT	Waiver Criteria?
Accountancy (MACC)		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
Computer Engineering (MS)	Y				Y
Computer Science (MS)	Y				Y
Data Science and Business Analytics (MS)		Y			Y
Economics (MS)		Y			Y
Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation (PHD)	Y
Electrical Engineering (MSEE)	Y				Y
Electrical Engineering (PHD)	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) if concentration is 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 and Child Development (MED)			Y		Y

Record Number of Visa Appointments Expected in India: Make Application Decisions ASAP

March 08, 2023 by White, Brian

EducationUSA reports “From May to August 2023, consular offices in India expect a record number of U.S. visa applications from students looking for appointments in June and July. Increased demand and staffing constraints will make it more difficult to obtain appointments than in the past two years.”

For the latest information about wait times, see https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html.

If possible, admission decisions on international applications should be made by March 15, 2023.

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.

Faculty Judges Needed for Graduate Research Symposium

February 23, 2023 by Sam Finley

Faculty Judges Needed: The 23rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium, a student-run, interdisciplinary research conference sponsored by the Graduate & Professional Student Government is on Friday, March 24 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, concluding with an awards reception at 12:30 PM. Faculty judges are critical to the symposium’s success.

“I highly encourage graduate faculty to consider serving as a judge during the Graduate Research Symposium. This event is critical to our mission as a top-tier research university and is an important opportunity for our graduate students to gain valuable feedback specific to their research.”
Pinku Mukherjee, Interim Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School

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