Our list of workshops for Fall 2008 will appear in August.
Below is last semester's list, which is representative of the kinds of sessions normally offered.
Graduate Student Workshops –Spring 2008
Sponsored by The Graduate School, The Preparing Future Faculty Program, and The Graduate Student Congress
Pedagogy Series
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom (COMPLETED)
With Ms. Anna Allen-Edwards, Director of Multicultural Affairs in The Graduate School
Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at 6:00 p.m . in the Gillis Building Conference Room (104)
Cultural diversity is a vital component of an effective learning environment. Fostering an awareness and appreciation of varying backgrounds and viewpoints is a cornerstone of the academic life. This workshop will help you understand the dynamics of cultural diversity in the classroom and encourage you to tap into its power as a learning tool.
Professional Series
Strategies for Effective Research Presentations (COMPLETED)
With Dr. Derek Lane, Professor of Communication
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 211 of the Student Center Addition
Effective presentation skills are critical, especially in settings such as academic meetings and conferences. How do you transform your perfected written work into equally effective oral and visual media? This workshop will help you identify and employ effective presentational strategies in a variety of situations. (Co-sponsored by the UK Graduate Student Congress.)
Negotiating Your First Faculty Job Offer (COMPLETED)
With Dr. Jeannine Blackwell, Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Dean of The Graduate School
Thursday, March 6, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 102 of the Whitehall Classroom Building.
Applying and interviewing for faculty positions are time and energy intensive processes, and often the job candidate is so relieved to get an offer that he or she doesn’t think twice about accepting it. This workshop will encourage you to consider more carefully the crucial questions surrounding an offer, guide you in evaluating the overall job package, and help you determine components of the offer that may be realistically negotiated. (Co-sponsored by the UK Graduate Student Congress and The Preparing Future Faculty Program.) Refreshments provided by The Graduate Student Congress.
Developing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement (COMPLETED)
With Dr. Linda Worley, Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Faculty Director of the Certificate in College Teaching
Thursday, March 20, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 206 of the Student Center (near the Credit Union)
Increasingly, colleges and universities expect faculty job candidates to be “teaching ready,” to be conversant about their teaching philosophy, and to provide examples of how they will actualize and implement that philosophy. This interactive workshop will help you better understand—and interrogate—your beliefs about effective teaching and effective learning to assure that your philosophy is self-examined, fresh, and engaging.
Motivation Series
Managing the Stresses of Graduate Student Life and Work (COMPLETED)
with Dr. Felito Aldarondo, Senior Staff Psychologist, UK Counseling & Testing Center
Monday, March 3, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in 203 Frazee Hall
Graduate school can be stressful on a number of levels. Being rather poor and under evaluation is hard, especially if it seems like this could go on indefinitely. Studying for qualifying exams is also a difficult time for many. For those who have been out working as a professional, coming back to graduate school involves many adjustments. Dealing with the lack of structure when one is working on a thesis or dissertation can be frustrating, and it is not unusual for people at this stage to feel stuck. The presenter hopes to make this program interactive with discussion about common graduate student stressors and healthy ways to deal with them.
Optimizing Your Summer: Writing the Thesis or Dissertation (COMPLETED)
With Dr. Janet Eldred, Professor of English and Director of The UK Writing Center and The UK Writing Initiative
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 6:00 p.m. in CB 114 (Whitehall Classroom Building)
Do you hope to make some major advances in your thesis or dissertation this summer? This workshop will help you optimize your writing efforts. Learn strategies to address issues of focus, organization, revision, and more.
Workshop Registration
We encourage interested students to register in advance so that we can anticipate the size of the group. Please register by clicking here: Graduate Student Workshop Registration
Questions? Contact Dr. Morris Grubbs at morris.grubbs@uky.edu (859-257-9725) or Ms. Tonya Vance at tonya.vance@uky.edu (859-257-1759).
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