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September 7, 2021In this issue: Recommendations for each phase of the doctoral journey, fall semester deadlines, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Skill development recommendations for each phase of the doctoral journey
As we begin a new semester (for some the first, and for some the third, sixth, ninth, etc.) it’s hard not to look at this time as a fresh start. As we plan our classes, anticipate what sort of assignments we may have, and what route we may take to the buildings we need to go to, we are always planning, even if we don’t know the conditions we’re planning for. And, like the anticipation and uncertainty of the start of a new semester, planning for the future is a great equalizer, but one still marked by our place in our graduate school journey.
Skill development is a crucial part of graduate school for everyone, but not a one-size-fits-all operation. Not only do we come from different backgrounds and have different strengths, interests, and fields of study, but we also sit at different stages of the educational experience. Knowing where to focus your energy based on the phase of graduate school at which you sit is a huge advantage and will help you optimize your time here at UW-Madison. Taking from a report by the Council of Graduate Schools, the UW-Madison Graduate School Office of Professional Development has created recommended professional development benchmarks for each phase of the doctoral journey.
These recommendations are a great way for you to measure your own progress, to ask yourself if there is something you should be working on or identify an area in which you already know you are well ahead of the game. It’s also a great reminder that skill building is something all graduate students have in common, because we all still have things to learn, whether tomorrow is our first day of doctoral work, or one of our last. No matter where you are on the path to your degree, there’s probably something you want to be better at in the future than you are today. If there weren’t, you wouldn’t be in graduate school!
GradConnections Weekly is looking for fresh perspectives on the graduate student experience.
If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for Tips for Grads.
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DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the nine facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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Upcoming Professional Development EventsAll event times and deadlines are listed in Central Time.
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The Graduate School is excited to offer a workshop series for incoming and second year graduate and senior undergraduate students in STEM or STEM Education interested in applying for a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program fellowship. In this workshop, you will learn about the fellowship, the application process, and tips for applying. Bring your questions for a panel of current UW–Madison graduate students with a GRFP fellowship!
Additional workshops will be offered in this series and the Graduate School recommends that students register for all events in the series:
- Tuesday, Sept 21, 3 - 5 pm: Faculty Reviewer Panels
- Tuesday, Sept 28, 3 - 5 pm: Broader Impacts Workshop
- Tuesday, Oct 5, 3 - 5 pm: Peer Review Session
The job search process is persuasive communication: you want to convince a hiring manager that you’re the right fit for the job! To do this, you need to provide evidence to the employer that they’ll find convincing, and present that information in a way that will make sense to them.
If you’re struggling in your job search, chances are you’re not making that connection for the employer. Join L. Maren Wood, PhD (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) to learn how you can be a stronger job search candidate. After attending this webinar you’ll be able to:
- Recognize the challenges PhDs have when communicating their skills to employers.
- Describe the importance of translating academic skills into the language of employers.
- Apply strategies to effectively communicate value and skills to employers.
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Registration for the following online CIRTL courses and workshops is now open. Registration is required and some programs have limited capacity:
- The College Classroom: Wednesdays, Sept 29 – Dec 15, 1 - 2:30 pm
- Bring an Inclusive Mindset to Your Teaching: Friday, Oct 8, 10 - 11:30 am
- LinkedIn for Academics: Tuesday, Oct 12, 11 am - 12:30 pm
- Teaching Citational Practice: A Critical Feminist Approach: Wednesdays, Oct 13 and Oct 27, 10 - 11:30 am
- Exploring Careers in Teaching at a Community College: Tuesdays, Oct 5, Nov 2 and Dec 7, noon - 1:30 pm
- Research, Teaching, and Mentoring at Minority-Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Thursday, Oct 17, 2 - 3:30 pm
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- Excel 1
- Intro to Programming
- Illustrator 1
- Photoshop 1
- R Workshop: Regression Models and Diagnostics
- Introduction to R
- Introduction to Stata
- Data Wrangling in Stata
- Stata Workshop: Regression Models and Diagnostics
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Special Events & Symposia
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| Varsity Venture Studio
Kick-off event Monday, Sept 13 | noon - 1 pm | Online
Deadline for idea submission: Monday, Oct 11
Varsity Venture Studio invites UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff to submit an idea for a software company that could help address a big problem. No coding or software development experience necessary.
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Fall 2021 Enrollment Deadlines- Friday, September 10: Deadline for students (except Special and Guest) to begin initial Fall term enrollment without $50 late fee
- Wednesday, September 15: Deadline for students to drop a course or withdraw from the university without having the course(s) appear on the transcript (after: will show as a DR grade for individual courses)
- Friday, September 17: Deadline for students to drop a Fall term course and receive 100% tuition adjustment
- Friday, September 17: Deadline for students to add, swap, or change sections in a Fall term course (after: need department permission)
- Friday, September 17: Deadline for students to begin initial Fall enrollment (after: $50 late fee, need dept. & academic dean permissio
Fall 2021 Tuition and Fee Payment Deadlines- Friday, September 17: Student account payments due for fall 2021/BadgerPay first installment due
- Friday, October 15, 2021: BadgerPay second installment due
- Friday, November 12, 2021: BadgerPay third/final installment due
- Friday, December 3, 2021 : Graduate student segregated fees deferred due date
Benefits Enrollment Deadlines
Reminder: How to Update Contact Info & Privacy Settings
You are encouraged to periodically check that your contact info is up-to-date, and that the university’s public directory displays the appropriate information. The university is obligated by state law to make certain information about its students accessible to the public and informs students about opting out or changing that information through the pre-enrollment checklist. If needed you can make changes to your contact information through your MyUW Student Center, and the Office of the Registrar provides instructions: Editing Your Privacy (FERPA) Settings, Updating Your Contact Information, and Updating Your Legal Name, Birthdate, or Gender. For any information that you do not want to show in the university’s public directory, such as cell phone number, you will need to set your Privacy Restrictions (FERPA flag) to restrict phone and not set a directory exception.
Emergency Financial Support Available for Students
If you are currently enrolled and are experiencing current emergency circumstances that are preventing you from meeting immediate and essential expenses, then there may be financial assistance available to support. Essential expenses may include limited access to food, lack of housing, or an emergency medical situation. Funding is limited and financial assistance may not be available to fulfill each request. The general emergency support form can be accessed via your MyUW Student Center. Additional information on basic needs resources is also available. Contact finaid@finaid.wisc.edu with any questions or for assistance in completing the emergency support form.
Libraries Announce Fall Operations
The Libraries are excited to kick off the fall 2021 semester and want to provide updated information on Libraries' operations. Visit the Libraries' website to learn more about what you can expect when you visit the Libraries this fall.
The Fair Play Project
The Fair Play Project is seeking input from graduate students who are interested in improving graduate student education in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine). The goal of this project is to develop workshops and curriculum that empowers students with the knowledge and skills to counteract the effects of racial bias and to teach them how to advocate for themselves and others. Graduate students who are interested in helping with the development of these trainings will be provided with a $25 gift card for their time (approximately 1-2 hours during the semester). This project is funded by the NIH-NIGMS: R25GM114002 and R25GM08352. If interested in helping to develop this training, please contact Carissa (Fair Play Project Outreach Coordinator: cnfranz@wisc.edu) and provide her with your name, email address, department, and degree/date of completion.
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Locations and times vary
Get your free flu shot
University Health Services offers free flu shots to all students and employees. Upcoming flu shot clinics will take place at Union South in Varsity Hall from 8:30 am - noon, and 1 - 4:30 pm on the following dates:
- Monday, Sept 13
- Tuesday, Sept 14
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Protect yourself and others from COVID-19
All students, employees, and visitors to campus are required to wear masks when inside campus buildings, unless working alone inside an office or lab with the door closed or while actively eating and drinking. Employees and students who have not shared proof of COVID-19 vaccination with UHS are required to test weekly on campus. University Health Services continues to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all students and employees. For more information, see the COVID-19 Response FAQs.
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UHS services available remotelyUniversity Health Services is committed to supporting you. Many medical, counseling, and wellness services are available by phone and accessible online. Find out more on the UHS Remote Health and Connection webpage.
Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsAccording to the 2019 Healthy Minds Survey, 93% of UW–Madison graduate students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 89% of UW–Madison graduate students who used mental health care found it helpful.
- Let’s Talk. Sign up for a free, informal, and confidential consultation about any topic at locations across campus. Common concerns include stress, sadness, relationships, academic performance, financial struggles, and family problems.
- Group Counseling for Graduate Students. University Health Services offers support/theme groups for graduate students, including groups for all graduate students, dissertators, graduate women, and graduate students of color. Support groups are a great way to share experiences around the challenges of grad school with other grad students.
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| Graduate Student Support and Assistance
The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Graduate and Professional Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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Please note: Some graduate students may be ineligible to hold graduate assistantship appointments. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator about your eligibility before applying.
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A leadership development program for recent advanced degree recipients and candidates (graduate students who complete their degree by August 31, 2022 are eligible), aimed at developing future government leaders. Administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, it provides salary and benefits during the two-year appointment and encourages the development of leadership capabilities. Informational webinars starting from September 2. Apply by October 12.
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