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July 13, 2021In this issue: Setting goals and staying on track, apply to be a WARF ambassador, and more.
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Tips for Grads: How to Achieve Your Goals
There is no “one size fits all” answer for how to keep up with your goals, and your methodology should be as tailored to you as the goals themselves. To get you thinking about what will be most helpful as you pursue your goals, here are some examples of things to think about:
- Strike a balance that works for you. If you know you are the kind of person who thrives on some immediate gratification, consider balancing your longer-term goals with some short-term goals that you have a shot at fulfilling sooner. On the other hand, if you are the kind of person who needs the end to be just out of reach to keep the engine burning, consider keeping your list long-term goal heavy. If you’re unsure of where you stand here, try an even balance of both and see what on your list inspires you to keep going.
- Visualize and materialize. Telling yourself “It is my goal to x”, or keeping it otherwise stored in your brain is much different than having that goal written out in front of you in a way you can’t forget or ignore. You can try an app or website like Trello or Asana, where you can write out steps of each goal and can “check off” or otherwise remove it from the list when it has been accomplished. If you’re more old-fashioned, you can always utilize the tried-and-true Post It note method, or a written to do list. But make sure if you’re going that route that you put them somewhere that they can’t be moved, hidden, ignored, or accidentally thrown out!
- Identify your incentives. Whether that’s a system of rewards, an accountability buddy, or just the thrill of meeting a deadline, spend some time figuring out what will help you say “not later, right now” when it comes to achieving your goals. As a personal example, in the heavier parts of writing my master’s thesis, I relied on a combined system of rewards and an accountability buddy, wherein every time I could prove to my partner that I wrote a new paragraph for my paper, I got a piece of some sour candy I really liked. It sounds childish, but it worked, and now I have a master’s degree.
If you’re thinking, “Forget about tracking goals, I don’t even know what my goals are”, an Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a great way to help you assess what you want to achieve and map out how you’ll do it. The website, available to all UW–Madison students, features the ability to categorize goals, set custom reminders and deadlines, and even offers a list of example goals to help you jumpstart the process. Watch out for registration details in the next issue of GradConnections for our upcoming virtual Individual Development Plan Workshop on August 2 for assistance with your personalized IDP.
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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Upcoming Professional Development EventsAll event times and deadlines are listed in Central Daylight Time (CDT).
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You know that PhDs can be happy in a nonacademic career, but will you be? How can you find a career that will be intellectually engaging, rewarding, and challenging? Join Beyond the Professoriate for a conversation with 3 PhDs to learn how to find a job that’s right for you. After attending this webinar, you will be able to: articulate the importance of values and motivators in a career, conduct your own research using LinkedIn, job advertisements, and networking.
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Virginia Tech Future Faculty Diversity Program
Sunday 10/3 though Wednesday 10/6
Four-day program designed to increase the representation of faculty traditionally underrepresented in strategic priority populations in the United States. Apply by 8/1.
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Delta Summer and Fall Courses – Now Registering!
Does your future career include teaching and mentoring? Are you committed to making classrooms more inclusive? Would you like to connect with others on campus who are also excited about teaching? Register for a Delta Course!
Summer — Courses held online
Fall — Courses held on campus
- Beyond Rhetoric: Developing an Ethical & Equitable Practice | Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, starting Sept 14
- Improv to Improve Science Communication & Teaching | Wednesdays, 2 - 4 pm, starting Sept 8
- Leveraging Tech to Teach | Thursdays, 1 - 4 pm, starting Sept 9
- Navigating Challenges with Inclusive Teaching | Thursdays, 1:20 - 3 pm, starting Sept 16
- Effective Teaching in an Internationally Diverse Classroom | Fridays, 10 am - noon, starting Sept 10
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Special Events & Symposia
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Apply to become a WARF Ambassador
WARF Ambassadors enhance the important connection between research on campus and technology transfer at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF). WARF is looking for creative, energetic graduate students and postdocs from scientific or technical disciplines who are interested in learning more about the tech transfer process. Ambassadors gain leadership skills and build a network of tech transfer professionals and peers across campus, while learning about patents, licensing, and related career opportunities. Learn more about the WARF Ambassadors program.
Upload your COVID-19 vaccine record to MyUHS
Campus needs your help to understand vaccination rates among our campus community. Students who were vaccinated off campus—including by a UW Health provider or at a UW Health Clinic—should upload vaccine records to MyUHS.
There are two ways you can provide this information:
- Option 1: Let UHS complete this process for you, by completing this short consent form. (Note: this is only available to students vaccinated in Wisconsin
- Option 2: Upload your vaccine record by following these steps: go.wisc.edu/uploadvaccine
Thank you for helping us prepare to safely reunite on campus this fall. If you have questions about the vaccine or need to schedule a vaccine appointment, please visit UW's vaccine information page. For other related questions, visit the COVID-19 Response FAQ.
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Protect yourself and others from COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination is readily available on campus for everyone age 12 and older. Vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Unvaccinated individuals are urged to continue wearing face coverings when indoors and maintaining physical distance outdoors on campus. If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and safety measures, check out these top 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.
- UHS 24-hour Crisis Services. 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. Call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911.
- YOU@WISC. This portal has tools and information to help you be well, with modules on stress management, self-care, social support, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, academic wellness, 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 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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