Graduate Student Orientation

August 23, 2013

Here You Are Next Week

Here You Are Next Month

Here You Are Next Year

Here You Are in 4 Years

Spheres of Support

Mentor

Peers

Programs, Department, and Colleges

Graduate School

Resources from the Graduate School

• Professional Development

• Policies and Procedures

• Student Life

• Graduate Student Union

Graduate School Professional Development Program

Professional Development

Graduate training is holistic.

Professional Development Checklist

Professional Development Roadmap

Professional Development Events

http://graduateschool.nd.edu/professional_development/

Contributing Departments and CentersThe Graduate School

Center for Social ConcernsEnglish for Academic Purposes

Graduate Career ServicesGraduate Student Union

Hesburgh LibrariesInstitute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts

International Student Services and ActivitiesKaneb Center for Teaching and Learning

Notre Dame Alumni AssociationOffice of Research

Reilly Center for Science, Technology and ValuesWriting Center

Research

Workshops and Consultations offering:• Guidance in defining research goals at various stages of the

graduate programs• Assistance in locating and applying for funding

opportunities• Strategies for 1) efficiently articulating personal and

professional goals 2) creating clear, organized, and compelling research narratives

• Feedback on drafts of application materials• Advice for working effectively with faculty during the

application process

Teaching

Workshops and Consultations offering:• Succeeding as a teaching assistant• Developing your teaching style• Grading exams • Leading discussions• Maintaining a teaching portfolio• Writing a teaching statement

Career

Workshops and Consultations offering:• Defining career goals• Networking• Talking about your research• Interviewing• Looking for a job

Ethics

Workshops including:• Ethics Café Series• RCR/Ethics Workshop

Graduate School Professional Development Grants

Dedicated earnings fromthree endowments forprofessional development: • Joseph F. Downes Memorial• Notebaert Professional

Development• Zahm Research Travel

Funds available for: • Academic Training• Research• Professional

Development

Common Professional Development Application Form: http://graduateschool.nd.edu/professional_development/research

Graduate Studies

John LubkerAssociate Dean of Students

Introduction

Associate Dean of Students– Student Progress– Academic Issues

• Graduate Student Ombudsperson

– Liaison with other campus partners• Graduate Student Life • Student Affairs• General Counsel• Directors of Graduate Studies• Graduate Student Union

Here to assist you in reaching your goals

Academic Code and Bulletin of Information

The Bulletin of Information– Updated yearly– Potential changes that will affect you

The Academic Code– Know your rights and responsibilities

Both can be found on our website– graduateschool.nd.edu

Spousal and Family Support

Spousal ID cards

Wellness Center

RecSports Spouse Registration

To get these done– Table in the Debartolo Hall today– Complete online form

• Bring form to 5th floor of Main Building

Moving Forward

Activity Insight– Digital productivity management tool

Track academic and professional development • Publications, presentations, awards, service

Individual development plan• Mentorship, goals, and feedback

Provide CV/Resume templates• Grant and fellowship applications; job searches

Graduate Student Life

Mimi BeckProgram Director

Graduate Student Life

I have written eleven books, but each time I think, ‘Uh oh, they’re going to find out now.

I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.’”~ Award-winning author Maya Angelou

IMPOSTORSyndrome

Get InvolvedFREE FOOD

CM Welcome BashMonday

Opening Mass & PicnicTuesday

GSU Welcome Picnic& Faith Fair

Thursday

FOOTBALL

Home OpenerND v. TempleAugust 31

Game Watch PartyND @ MichiganSeptember 7Legends

FUN & FRIENDS

• GSU• DPAC• The Snite• Athletics• RecSports• Dining Halls• Choir Auditions• Center for Social Concerns• Student Organizations• Department Clubs• Grad Life Grant Programs• Liturgical Ministry• Zen Meditation• Muslim Student Association• Family Playgroups

Football Ticket Raffle

• If your number is called, please come down after the presentation to give us your contact information

DPAC Performances

Third Coast PercussionSunday, September 152:00 p.m.Reception to follow on the terrace Kronos QuartetSaturday, March 17:30 pm. Reception to follow

Stay Connected

Grad Life News & EventsThe Stream weekly e-newsletterWebsite gradlife.nd.eduFacebook https://www.facebook.com/NDGradStudentLife Find Mimi mbeck1@nd.edu or 574-631-1221

The Notre Dame Family

These medallions are presented as a gift from the president’s office to all new students as a symbol of the university, and of your membership in the Notre Dame community. – We are happy and proud to have you here.– From this moment forward you will always be part of the

Notre Dame family throughout the world.

Invitation to Pray

Please join us today at 5:00 p.m. at the Grottoto pray for God’s blessings as we begin our year together.

Graduate Student Union

What is the GSU?The GSU is the graduate student government comprised of all fee-paying

students from every graduate department.

The GSU functions directly through elected officers, committee chairs, and department representatives which meet monthly.

There are 7 committees on the GSU: Academic Affairs External Affairs & OrientationHealth Care Professional Development Publicity and Procedures Quality of Life Social

GSU MissionRepresent graduate student interests to the university

Promote excellence in graduate education

Improve quality of life for graduate students• Social, cultural, professional, and intellectual activities

Promote interaction between graduate students and faculty, undergraduates, and all other members of the university community and greater South Bend area

Career Development Program• GSU Conference Presentation Grant

(CPG) program

• GSU Teaching Awards• Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor• Outstanding Teaching Assistant

• Graduate Research Symposium

• Leadership Opportunities

• Special Events• Coffee, Cupcakes, and TREC• Graduate Student Picture Day• Mock Interviews

Community ActivitiesFamily Events• Ice Skating• Day at the Zoo• Drive-in Movie Night• Thanksgiving and Easter Brunch

Gatherings• Halloween Party• Christmas Party• Spring Charity Gala• Game Watches

Tickets and EventsWest Side Story

Michigan Winery Tour

• Subsidized tickets to DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and the Morris

• Trips to local attractions with transportation provided

GSU Websitewww.gsu.nd.edu

Calendar of EventsGSU News Student

ResourcesContact Us/

Suggestion Box

Getting the Most out of GSU• Read GSU emails and follow the GSU Google calendar

• Attend events!

• Talk to your department representative– Better yet, be a department representative– Attend GSU monthly meetings

• Contact the GSU officers with your questions, thoughts, ideas, comments, and/or concerns:– Zack Terranova, President, zterrano@nd.edu– Kyle Watson, Co-Vice-President, kwatson2@nd.edu – Jeremy Castle, Co-Vice-President, jcastle1@nd.edu

Orientation EventsTODAY, Aug 23:Graduate Student Prayer Service Grotto Outdoor Area, 5PM

Monday, Aug 26: Library Orientation – Hesburgh 222 12:30-2:00Welcome Back SocialLegends Night Club near Football Stadium

8pm – 12am with Trivia Competition

Tuesday, Aug 27: Classes beginOpening Mass for School Year

Thursday, Aug 23: GSU/FOG Welcome Back Picnic and Faith FairFree Cookout and Snow Cones (families welcome)Fischer O’Hara Grace Community Center

5:30 pm – 7pm

Remarks from Fr. Jenkins

Information Fair