A RESOURCE AND OPPORTUNITY NEWSLETTER UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE OF GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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August 11, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS Resources for Graduate Students: Office of Graduate Professional Development Website Professional Development Individual Consultations Funding, Internships, and Other Opportunities Resource
Spotlight:
The Graduate School: Spouse and Family Resources |
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Resources for Graduate Students:
The Office of Graduate Professional Development (OGPD) recently launched a
new website featuring resources to help graduate students succeed in graduate
school and beyond. The website features the following resources:
Click here to visit
the OGPD homepage. Questions? Contact
Amanda Catron, Office of Graduate Professional Development |
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Professional Development Individual Consultations Looking for guidance and resources to aid in your professional development? Make an appointment to meet with the Office of Graduate Professional Development! Our office can help you explore resources
to build research and writing skills, find funding, start networking, revise your Individual Development Plan (IDP), and more. We can help you connect with synchronous and asynchronous professional development resources in a casual, supportive atmosphere. Ready to take the first step? Contact us today:
Online Career Connections Center (C3) Graduate Student Career Planning Appointments
The Career Connections Center (C3) provides Career Planning Appointments available for graduate students. A trained specialist from the C3 is available at the Graduate School to meet with students
virtually on Zoom. Graduate students are welcome to have curricula vitae or industry résumés reviewed, discuss academic and non-academic job searches, hone networking skills, or receive personalized help with other career-related questions. Please visit
C3's Gator CareerLink and make an appointment with
Jaime Harsell, Senior Assistant Director for Career Engagement, Career Connections Center. Click here for more information:
Professional Development Individual Consultations |
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Funding,
Internships, and Other Opportunities Fall 2021 OGPD Writing Program Application Due Friday The Office of Graduate Professional Development (OGPD) Writing Program is a social support program that strives to create a peer support structure to (1) help students cope with feelings of isolation
in the writing stage of their studies and (2) aid students in supporting each other in setting and reaching writing goals. Participants will meet weekly for 90 minutes in discussion groups of 4-5 students on Zoom. In these discussion groups, participants will:
Application Deadline: Friday, August 13 at 11:59 p.m. Note: Personal feedback on or editing of writing samples and/or instruction on academic writing skills will not be provided to participants. Learn more and apply here:
OGPD Writing Program
OneStop Enrollment Services Center The OneStop Enrollment Services Center opened on August 2, 2021. It provides convenient and centralized service for financial aid, bursar, and the registrar, offering UF students a seamless experience.
Students can find help by email, phone, Zoom or in-person via OneStop. Learn more here:
OneStop Research Abroad
for Doctoral Students (RADS) Research Abroad for Doctoral Students (RADS) provides funding for travel and travel related expenses for doctoral students to travel abroad to collect data or to access resources not available
on campus at partner institutions. Learn more at one of the two information sessions on Friday, September 10 at 10 a.m. and Friday, September 24 at 2 p.m.
For more information visit the
RADS webpage or contact Claire Anumba |
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Find It @UF: Grab Articles Quickly Mini-Workshop Tuesday, August 24 | 10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Online Learn how to use this helpful button in several UF databases to access articles. Hosted by
UF HSCL| Register
here Welcome to the HSC Library Website and Ask Me Anything Tuesday, August 24 | 1 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Online Take a quick tour around the Health Science Center Library website. Hosted by
UF HSCL| Register
here Best Practices in Data Management Wednesday, August 25 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Online Learn practical strategies for best managing your research data. |
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Accountability in the Workplace Thursday, August 12 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Define accountability as a leadership competency and explore ways to incorporate it in everyday work. |
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Developing Your Emotional Intelligence for Workplace Effectiveness Friday, August 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Discover ways to strengthen relationships, build networks, and find common ground. Hosted by
UF HR | Register
here Wednesday, August 25 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Online Explore and understand emotions related to potential or current experiences of grief and loss. Hosted by
UF CWC | Register
here Asynchronous | Online Learn how to notice signs of distress in students, share your concerns and discuss seeking help. |
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Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors, & Collaborators Thursday, August 12 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Online Plan how to expand your existing network to meet your current needs. Hosted by
NCFDD | Activate free UF institutional membership
here | Register
here Conversations for a Culture of Inclusion Tuesday, August 17 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Learn inclusive behaviors and strategies to increase engagement, innovation, and productivity. Hosted by
UF HR | Register
here UF Green Dot- Bystander Training Overview Wednesday, August 18 | 11 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Tuesday, August 24 | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Online Learn prevention strategies that address sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. Hosted by
GatorWell| Register here for either session Thursday, August 19 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Learn ways you can take an active role in managing your relationship with your supervisor. Hosted by
UF HR | Register here Tuesday, August 24 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Online Explore strategies needed to support trans* scholars and discuss institutional reform. Hosted by
NCFDD | Activate free UF institutional membership
here | Register
here |
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Thursday, August 12 & Friday, August 13 | Asynchronous | Online Learn how to apply course design best practices to create or modify course goals and assessments. Hosted by
UFIT | Register
here Tech Bytes- Learning Analytics Thursday, August 19 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Online Discover how to use learning analytic data to promote student success. Hosted by
UFIT | Register
here Monday, August 23 – Friday, October 1 | Asynchronous | Online Learn and apply methods for designing a course that empowers our diverse students equally. |
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Friday, August 13 | 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Online Learn from a panel of PhDs about transitioning to working in various areas within the FDA. Hosted by
NIH OITE | Register
here How to Conduct a Successful Job Search So That You Can Get Paid for Your Skills and Education Friday, August 27| 12 noon – 1 p.m. | Online Discover resources that can help you get unstuck in your nonacademic job search. Hosted by
Beyond the Professoriate | Register
here |
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Resource Spotlight: The Graduate School: Spouse and Family Resources The Graduate School recognizes that maintaining a balance between academic and family commitments is crucial to a graduate student’s well-being and success.
The Spouse and Family Resources webpage
hosts a list of resources for spouses and families of graduate students, available at UF and in Alachua County. These resources include information on the following topics:
Click here for more information and resources:
Spouse and Family Resources |
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OFFICE OF GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GRADUATE SCHOOL 129 Grinter Hall 1523 Union Road POB 115500 Gainesville FL 32611 352 273 3143 Questions or comments? Contact
Amanda Catron, Office of Graduate Professional Development.
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