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March 31, 2020In this issue: Online professional development resources, UHS services, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Online Professional Development Resources
When you're facing uncertainty in health, finances, and more, it can be hard to make mental space to think about your professional future. On the other hand, your personal and professional development is something that you can control while many aspects of your life are in flux. If you have the time and capacity, the Graduate School offers a wide array of online professional development tools and services to fit your discipline and career aspirations. If you can carve out just a few minutes this week to explore the resources below, you might find that it provides you with a bit of normalcy and agency amid the uncertainty.
DiscoverPD is a homegrown resource created and curated by the UW–Madison Graduate School. DiscoverPD generates customized professional development recommendations based on a self-assessment of your skills and includes a searchable database of 400+ professional development resources hand-picked for UW–Madison graduate students.
myIDP is a career planning and strategic goal-setting resource designed for graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The website matches your interests, skills, and values with career paths in the sciences and includes tools to help you build a personalized Individual Development Plan (IDP).
ImaginePhD facilitates career exploration for graduate students in the arts, humanities, and social sciences by assessing your skills, values, and interests, identifying potential career options, and helping you plan your next steps academically and professionally. This is an excellent resource for aspiring faculty or those pursuing careers beyond academia.
Aurora by Beyond the Professoriate is a new e-learning platform with on-demand, self-paced learning modules that allow you to explore non-academic and faculty career options while identifying and honing the transferable skills you have gained in grad 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.”
If you’re interested, check out our infographic for details and email gspd@grad.wisc.edu to let us know.
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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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You will learn about the Graduate School's requirements for completing your PhD and depositing your dissertation. We will offer a brief intro to the electronic process for submitting your dissertation, and present information to help you make decisions about your thesis publishing options. This workshop is intended for PhD candidates preparing to graduate in Spring or Summer 2020. This workshop will be offered online. Participants will be able to access Canvas for the presentation and then participate in an online discussion during the scheduled workshop time. Registration is required.
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New faculty members commonly describe: Working long hours but making little progress on their research and writing; A sense of loneliness that stems from limited mentoring and community; Feeling unsupported in their desire for work-family balance and without the skills to achieve it; Wondering whether the academic path is the right career choice. This webinar is specifically designed to address these issues and provide participants with concrete skills to successfully transition from graduate student to professor. Specifically, participants will learn: The three biggest mistakes that new faculty make in managing their time; Why and how to align work time with institutional and personal priorities; How to create time for academic writing and research; How to organize a network of support and accountability for writing productivity and balance. To sign up, first activate your National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity account through the UW–Madison institutional membership.
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LinkedIn Learning
Explore video courses taught by experts on a variety of topics and skills
Available online, anytime
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Special Events & Symposia
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New guidance available on grad student COVID-19 webpage
- A statement that graduate students and postdoctoral researchers should not be pressured or compelled by their supervisors to come to campus. This is prohibited whether they are in roles deemed as essential or non-essential, regardless of visa status, and even when a request for authorization for continuation of limited research activities has been approved by the Dean’s office.
- An extension of the 5-year time limit by 8 months for all doctoral degree candidates who are or will be in dissertator status in Spring 2020 or Summer 2020. The extension offers flexibility amidst the major disruption that COVID-19 may have on doctoral candidates’ research and scholarship progress.
These additions were also announced in an email to graduate students from Dean Karpus on March 26. Continue to check your email for graduate student related updates regarding this rapidly changing situation. For campus-wide updates, visit covid19.wisc.edu.
Apply to graduate deadline: April 3
If you plan to graduate in spring 2020, fill out the Apply to Graduate form in the MyUW Student Center by Friday, April 3. This ensures your name will be included in the commencement program; the university will also use the Apply to Graduate list to communicate with graduates into May and later in the summer as needed. Note that spring 2020 commencement ceremonies have been postponed. Frequently asked questions about plans, attire, and more are available at commencement.wisc.edu.
Please note, all spring 2020 graduates, both domestic and international, must enter a Diploma Address in the MyUW Student Center to ensure the university sends your diploma to the correct address. Updating your home address is not sufficient.
Summer semester enrollment:
Graduate student appointment times began Monday, March 30
Fall semester enrollment:
Graduate student appointment times begin Monday, April 6
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| UHS services are still available by phone, online
Medical Services continues to conduct phone calls to discuss health concerns, including concerns about sexually transmitted infections, telehealth contraception, and emergency appointments related to sexual assault, or to make arrangements for care if needed. Call 608-265-5600 to speak with a provider.
Mental Health Services is still available during reduced campus operations. Many appointments have been moved to telehealth. All students with an appointment from March 23 to April 10 will be contacted by a provider to plan for treatment needs during reduced campus operations.
At this time, drop-in consultations and web booking are not available. To make an appointment, call 608-265-5600 (option 2).
*If you are sick, stay home until you are symptom free for 72 hours. If you need medical attention, contact UHS or another health care provider before going to a health care facility. For more information, visit covid19.wisc.edu/health.
Crisis line, SilverCloud available 24/7
The UHS mental health crisis line (608-265-5600, option 9) and SilverCloud remain available 24/7. SilverCloud is an online, self-guided resource designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention also has information about Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty.
Information for students outside of Madison
The information on UHS services above is applicable to all students regardless of location. In addition, SHIP (the Student Health Insurance Plan) insurance covers many out-of-area providers, and is still active/available for students who have purchased that coverage. Additionally, for students with different insurance plans or no insurance, UHS care managers can help them identify providers in their current location through phone care management sessions.
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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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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (FUSP) is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master’s and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs.
The Data Science Fellowship Program from The Data Incubator is designed to create the data scientists of tomorrow from qualified STEM academics. It is a full-time, eight-week program. Apply today to learn the most in-demand tools and programs from leading data scientists with years of experience at some of the world’s most innovative companies and universities. Become an expert in Python, Spark and TensorFlow while refining your coding and deployment abilities. By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills and tools you need to become one of the leading data scientists of the future.
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