Grad Chronicle - December 12, 2023
GRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERINGS
Graduate College December Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this December. Hope to see you soon!
- The Write Place - Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in University Library 314 and Saturdays from 2-5 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
*We are committed to accessible and inclusive events. If you need disability accommodations, please contact the Graduate College at graduatecollege@kent.edu .*
The Write Place
The Graduate College is offering the Write Place every Wednesday and Saturday. Join your fellow graduate students for weekly writing accountability groups. The sessions will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesdays in University Library 314 and 2-5 p.m. via Microsoft Teams on Saturdays. In collaboration with the Writing Commons, a Graduate Writing Consultant will be present during every session to assist students as needed. Students are welcome to join whenever they are able!
Graduate College Student Advisory Council
The Graduate College invites applications for our inaugural student advisory council. The GCSAC will share insight and serve as an advisory body concerning graduate education, programming, and initiatives organized and coordinated through the Graduate College at Kent State University. All graduate students are eligible to apply. Estimated time commitment is at least one hour per month for a year-long appointment. Applicants must indicate their interest by completing the Qualtrics form by Friday, December 15 by 11:59 p.m. Please contact graduatecollege@kent.edu should you have questions.
Graduate College Focus Groups
The Graduate College is conducting a Student Success Study and we are seeking graduate students, faculty, and administrators for focus groups. Participation includes a demographic survey and 60-minute focus group. Students will receive a $10 e-gift card upon completion. If you are interested in participating, please click the Qualtrics survey. Open Graduate Student Focus Groups:
- January 25 from 8-30-9:30 a.m. in University Library Trustee Conference Room
- January 30 from 2-3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
- February 5 from 5-6 p.m. in University Library 352 (International Students Only)
*Dates for faculty and staff focus groups forthcoming.
GRADUATE STUDENT RECOGNITION
Teaching Recognition Awards
The objective of the teaching development awards program is to recognize actions that enhance teaching and learning at Kent State University. The program allows instructors to earn tiered awards (bronze, silver, gold & platinum) for their efforts to learn about, implement, evaluate and investigate evidence-based instructional practices. All instructors at Kent State, including graduate students and faculty of all appointment types (TT, NTT, adjunct) are eligible to participate. More information about these awards can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website. Please congratulate the following students on winning these awards!
- Sabrina Badali, Platinum Award
- Courtney T. K. Chester, Bronze Award
- Claudia Garcia, Bronze and Silver Awards
- Katherine Knies, Bronze Award
- Chelsea Monheim, Bronze Award
- Zachary Morris, Bronze and Silver Awards
- Amanda Shuluga-Strogin, Silver Award
- Colleen Trhlik, Bronze and Silver Awards
Graduate Student Teaching Award Announcement
The Kent State Graduate College Graduate Student Teaching Award highlights excellence in teaching and mentoring among current graduate students. The award recognizes graduate students who exemplify excellence in teaching/learning as part of their professional development and training. Each year, one award will be given to a doctoral student and one to a master’s student. This year's doctoral student recipient is Psychology student, Maren Greve! Congratulations, Maren! To learn more about the Graduate Student Teaching Award, visit the Graduate College website.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
Winter Coat and Clothing Drive
Kent State University will be collecting clean, gently used or new items for all ages including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves, and sweaters from November 13 through December 15 for the Winter Coat and Clothing Drive. Donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Stations at the Williamson House, CARES Center (Room 106), and the Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center, which provides items to homeless individuals, families, elderly, and veterans in need free of charge.
Health Insurance Enrollment Process
The Spring 2024 Graduate Assistant student health insurance open enrollment period is scheduled to begin on December 18, 2023, and close on February 16, 2024. During this time, eligible GA’s may enroll for the subsidized health insurance with United Healthcare Student Resources. Students can enroll using the GA enrollment link. All Graduate Assistants who are eligible for the subsidized health insurance coverage must use this specific enrollment website link for the subsidized premium. International GA’s will have a waiver applied to their KSU account when we can verify a successful payment has been made to UHCSR.
Policy information and premiums can be found on the Deweese Health Center website.
Parking Passes
In need of a parking pass for Spring 2024? Visit the Parking and Transit Services website to purchase one. Passes became available for graduate students on November 27.
SRVSS Intern Role
The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) is currently in search of an intern to assist with programming, marketing and public relations, leadership, advocacy, peer education and more. Visit their website for more information.
Education Elevated
The Education Elevated Collaborative brings together multiple campus partners for the purpose of providing faculty with the knowledge and skills to implement teaching strategies that elevate students’ learning through leveraging technology in service of effective teaching. The Collaborative is committed to sponsoring workshops, conferences and other opportunities for faculty and staff to learn and share expertise with digital tools for education. ' Education Elevated 2024 will be held virtually on Friday, March 8 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET) and, as always, is FREE to all instructors, students, and staff. For more information, visit the Center for Teaching and Learning website.
Mental Health Support
The new Mental Health Resources and Support website is live! Here you'll find all mental health and well-being services that support the Kent State University community across any of our campuses and abroad. This site will help you identify support for yourself or others and empowers you with educational resources. Additionally, we have compiled a list of graduate student support resources. Please click here to view the list.