2012 Graduate School Orientation
- 2. Introduction Nyree Brian Flaherty Laura Carlson John Lubker Mary McDonald Associate Associate Dean Associate Hendriksen Associate Dean Director of Professional Dean of Executive Recruitment Budget and Development Students Administrator and Admissions Operations
- 3. Graduate Student Life August 17, 2012
- 4. Introduction Associate Dean of Students – Student Progress – Academic Issues • Graduate Student Ombudsperson – Student Life Initiatives • Partnership with Mimi Beck and Student Affairs We are here to assist you in reaching your goals
- 5. Academic Code and Bulletin of Information The Bulletin of Information – Updated yearly – Potential changes that will affect you The Academic Code – Know your rights and responsibilities Both can be found on our website – graduateschool.nd.edu
- 6. Spousal and Family Support Spousal ID cards Wellness Center To get these done – Table in the Jordan Hall today – Complete online form • Bring form to 5th floor of Main Building
- 7. Graduate Student Life Five Points of Support for Graduate Students – Mental – Emotional – Spiritual – Physical – Relational
- 8. Graduate Student Life Events – [email protected] • Monthly planning email • Weekly email highlighting the events of the week Website: gradlife.nd.edu Speaking of events…
- 9. The Graduate School Invites You to the Following Mountain Heart Tiempo Libre Parsons Dance September 20, 2012 January 25, 2013 February 7, 2013 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. DeBartolo Performing DeBartolo Performing DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Arts Center Arts Center Charismatic front man As the first all- A striking and athletic John Schilling lets his Cuban, full-time timba company smartly delivers blues-rock shout loose in band in the United choreographer David this acoustic six-man States, Tiempo Libre has Parsons’ buoyant band. a mission: to share their approach to musical heritage with as contemporary dance. Reception to follow. wide an audience as possible.
- 10. Student’s Guide to South Bend Bus Tour Bus departs from the Ride a TRANSPO bus on a Hammes Bookstore at 5:00 p.m. guided tour of South Bend and see the sights, meet the mayor, and enjoy FREE PIZZA RSVP at facebook.com/studentbustour Raffle for gift cards and or email other prizes [email protected]
- 11. Game Watch Game Watch at Legends Notre Dame vs. Navy September 1 9:00 a.m. Kick-off Legends Game broadcast LIVE from Dublin Free food! “Football 101” halftime presentation RSVP by August 29 at: http://bit.ly/TEU4bx
- 12. Medals A gift from the president’s office Symbol of the university, and of your membership in the Notre Dame community – We are happy and proud to have you here and as a reminder that from this moment forward you will always be a part of the Notre Dame family throughout the world
- 13. Prayer Service 5:00 p.m. at the Grotto President Jenkins will lead us in a short prayer for this new year of study. – At the end of the service he will bless your medal so that you can carry the blessings of Notre Dame wherever you go.
- 14. Graduate Student Union August 17, 2012
- 15. What is the GSU? The GSU is the graduate student government comprised of all fee-paying students from every graduate department. The GSU functions directly through elected officers, committee chairs, and department representatives which meet monthly. There are 8 committees on the GSU: Academic Affairs External Affairs Health Care Orientation and Resources Professional Development Publicity and Procedures Quality of Life Social
- 16. GSU Mission Represent graduate student interests to the university Promote excellence in graduate education Improve quality of life for graduate students • Social, cultural, professional, and intellectual activities Promote interaction between graduate students and faculty, undergraduates, and all other members of the university community and greater South Bend area
- 17. Career Development Programs • GSU Conference Presentation Grant (CPG) program • GSU Teaching Awards – Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor – Outstanding Teaching Assistant • Graduate Research Symposium • Leadership Opportunities
- 18. Community Activities • Family Events • Gatherings • Ice Skating • Halloween Party • Graduate and Professional • Christmas Party Student Picnic • Dog Park Social • Spring Charity Gala • Zoo Social • Game Watches • Subsidized Events • Holiday Brunches (Easter and Thanksgiving) • Performances at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and the Morris
- 19. Tickets Shrek the Musical Wicked Silver Hawks Game Tickets
- 20. GSU Website www.gsu.nd.edu GSU News Calendar of Student Contact Us/ Events Resources Suggestion Box
- 21. Getting the Most Out of GSU • Read GSU emails and follow the GSU Google calendar • Attend events! • Talk to your department representative – Better yet, be a department representative – Attend GSU monthly meetings • Contact the GSU officers with your questions, thoughts, ideas, comments, and/or concerns: – Doug Rice, President, [email protected] – Kevin Muller, Co-Vice-President, [email protected] – Kate Rueff, Co-Vice-President, [email protected]
- 22. Orientation Events TODAY, Aug 17: Graduate Student Prayer Service with President Jenkins Grotto Outdoor Area, 5PM “Official Welcome to Graduate Students” Monday, Aug 20: Welcome Back Social Legends Night Club near Football Stadium 8pm – 11pm with Trivia Competition Tuesday, Aug 21: Opening Mass for School Year Thursday, Aug 23: GSU/FOG Welcome Back Picnic FOG Community Center 5pm – 7pm
- 24. Here You Are Next Week:
- 25. Here You Are Next Month:
- 26. Here You Are Next Year:
- 27. Here You Are in 4 years:
- 28. Spheres of Support Graduate School Mentor Department Colleges and Centers
- 29. Graduate School Professional Development Program Graduate training is holistic.
- 32. Professional Development Calendar http://graduateschool.nd.edu/professional_development/pdcalendar/
- 33. Research Gretchen Busl Associate Director for Grants and Fellowships Contact: [email protected] 574.631.2443 http://graduateschool.nd.edu/p rofessional_development/res earch 502 Main Building
- 34. Research Workshops and Consultations offering: • Guidance in defining research goals at various stages of the graduate programs • Assistance in locating and applying for funding opportunities • Strategies for 1) efficiently articulating personal and professional goals 2) creating clear, organized, and compelling research narratives • Feedback on drafts of application materials • Advice for working effectively with faculty during the application process
- 35. Research Matthew Cheri Smith Coordinator for Capdevielle, Ph.D. Instructional Services Writing Center Director University of Notre contact: Dame Libraries [email protected] contact: [email protected] 574.631.5390 574.631.4271 writingcenter.nd.edu library.nd.edu 203 Coleman Morse 222c Hesburgh Center Library
- 36. Research GET CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL FUNDING The Graduate School Fellowships Database: https://apps.nd.edu/gfs/index.cfm?Main.Search pivot.cos.com
- 37. Teaching Amanda McKendree Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning contact: [email protected] 574-631-9148 http://kaneb.nd.edu 353 DeBartolo Hall
- 38. Teaching Workshops and Consultations on: • Succeeding as a teaching assistant • Developing your teaching style • Grading exams • Leading discussions • Maintaining a teaching portfolio • Writing a teaching statement
- 39. Career Career Center 248 Flanner Hall www.careercenter.nd.edu 574.631.5200 Program Director: Ann Amico Moran [email protected] Advisor: Jody Peters [email protected]
- 40. Career Workshops and Consultations on: • Defining career goals • Networking • Talking about your research • Interviewing • Looking for a job
- 41. Ethics Graduate School Ethics Workshop January 14th * 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Themes: Mentoring Conflict of Interest/Commitment Plagiarism/Data Ownership/Copyright Issues Followed by a Catered Lunch Plenary Talk Participation satisfies the 3-hour ethics requirement for all students matriculating in 2011 or after.
- 42. Ethics
- 43. Graduate School Professional Development Grants The Graduate School has dedicated the earnings from three endowments for professional development: Joseph F. Downes Memorial; Notebaert Professional Development; Zahm Research Travel • Academic Training • Research • Professional Development Common Professional Development Application Form: http://graduateschool.nd.edu/professional_development/research
- 44. GO IRISH!