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March 12, 2019In this issue: Creating an Individual Development Plan, Research Travel Awards, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Personal Effectiveness
By Kirby Livingston, PhD student During my first year of graduate school, I put down my coursework completely over spring break. The following Monday, I was refreshed, but I felt like I was scrambling to keep up with my work for the entire rest of the semester. On the other hand, treating the break like any other week of the academic calendar means missing out on opportunities for relaxation, self-care, and personal development. Whether you are staying in Wisconsin or heading for greener (and warmer) pastures next week, use these tips to help you strike a balance over spring break. - Take time to finish up your taxes, create a budget, and plan for your financial future.
- Plan out your assignments, projects, or dissertation work for the rest of the semester and into the summer.
- Work on building your personal brand and expand your network by conducting informational interviews with people in your desired employment field.
- Invest in your personal and professional development. Look at DiscoverPD for UW–Madison specific resources, ImaginePhD for humanities and social sciences students, and The Versatile PhD for all students interested in pursuing a career outside of academia.
- Call, write, or visit friends and family that you have lost contact with during the semester.
- Find time for hobbies that you put aside during the semester.
- The break can be a good week to jump start an exercise routine or otherwise devote time to physical wellness.
- Take this time to practice mindfulness and to set intentions for the rest of the semester. If winter weather and your work has you in a rut, check out the mental health resources in our Wellness section below.
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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 Events
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| Do you wish you could develop a healthy, consistent, daily writing routine that would allow you to meet your committee’s expectations? In this National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development webinar, you'll learn the three biggest myths about writing that hobble academic productivity, the surprising difference between struggling researchers and those who are designated as "rising stars", and the 30-minute strategy that will increase your writing productivity and decrease your stress, anxiety, and guilt. Creating an individual development plan (IDP) encourages you to think about what you need to do next – and over the next few years – so that you achieve your goals. We will discuss how to define achievable goals, identify resources, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining your plans. Participants will begin to create a personalized plan that takes into account career interests and addresses the development of knowledge and skills for professional growth. This event is co-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Professional Development and the Delta Program. Lunch will be served with gluten free and vegetarian options.
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| This week's Software Training for Students (STS) courses: - Photoshop 2: Portrait Retouching and Color Correction
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| Last chance to take the climate surveySexual assault, stalking, and dating violence impact our campus community and – with your input – we can work together to make UW–Madison a safer space. Participate in the Association of American Universities (AAU) Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault Climate Survey. Consider completing the survey before it closes on Tuesday, March 19. The more graduate students respond, the better the grad student experience is represented. Participation is confidential and voluntary, and any experience disclosed will not be considered a report to the university.
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Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsAccording to the 2016 UW–Madison Healthy Minds Study, 94% of UW–Madison students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 90% of students who used mental health care found it helpful. As a student, there are a variety of mental health resources available to you at no cost. A few of these resources are listed here. 24-hour Crisis Services. UHS provides a 24-hour mental health crisis help line. On-call crisis counselors can help address your most pressing concerns, address your safety, and help you connect with follow-up service needs. It’s available every day, including weekends, holidays, and semester breaks. If you are concerned for your own well-being or the well-being of someone you know, call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911.
YOU@WISC: An online portal with information and resources for resilience and well-being. It covers stress management, self-care and social support, anger management, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, and more.
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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 Dean of Students Office's Graduate 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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| Graduate students who are traveling domestically or internationally to conduct research for a dissertation, thesis, or final project before June 30, 2019, can apply for Research Travel Awards through the Student Research Grants Competition. You could receive up to $1,200 for domestic travel (or $1,500 for international travel) to pursue your research. The application requirements include explaining how you will use the funds, an estimated budget, and a letter of support from your faculty advisor.
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the SRGC Campus Weather Impact Award to support students whose research was impacted during the weather-related incidents that occurred in Feb. 2019. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a traditional UW–Madison graduate program and have had their research impacted by weather-related events in this semester. Please note that materials covered by insurance cannot be included in the competition. Students who have received SRGC Conference or Research Travel funds are still eligible but cannot have received more than $1,500 total from these competitions.
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