GRAD CHRONICLE: JANUARY 18, 2024
GRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERINGS
Welcome to Spring 2024
Welcome to Spring 2024! Please visit the graduate student lounge located in University Library 314 whenever you have a chance. We offer complimentary coffee!
Spring 2024 Graduate College Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this Spring. We hope to see you there!
- The Write Place - Tuesdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 23 through April 30
- Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours - Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 25 through May 2
- Research Writing Retreat for Graduate Students - February 9 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and February 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in University Library Garden Room
- FlashPitch Competition Registration Opens - March 1
- FlashPitch Competition Registration Closes - March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
- Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) Kickoff - April 1 from 4-6 p.m. in Kent Student Center (KSC) 218
- End of Year Celebration - April 29 from 4-6 p.m. in Oscar Ritchie 250
*We are commited to accessibile and inclusive events. If you need disability accommodations, please contact the Graduate College at graduatecollege@kent.edu.*
Graduate College January Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this January. Hope to see you soon!
- The Write Place - Tuesdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 23 through April 30
- Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours - Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 25 through May 2
*We are commited to accessibile and inclusive events. If you need disability accommodations, please contact the Graduate College at graduatecollege@kent.edu .*
Graduate College February Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this February. Hope to see you soon!
- The Write Place - Tuesdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 23 through April 30
- Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours - Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 25 through May 2
- Research Writing Retreat for Graduate Students - February 9 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and February 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in University Library Garden Room
*We are commited to accessibile 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! Join your fellow graduate students for weekly writing accountability groups. The sessions will be held from 12-3 p.m. on Tuesdays in University Library 314. 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 Career Peer Drop-In Hours
In partnership with Career Exploration and Development, we are excited to offer Graduate Career Peer Drop-in sessions. These sessions are a way for you to get help with quick questions about programs and careers, resume and cover letter critiques, accessing and navigating Handshake, increasing your networking skills, learning interviewing tips, and more!
Sessions will be offered on Thursdays in University Library 314 from 12-3 p.m. Join us as your schedule allows and know we are here to help you with all of your career needs!
Each drop-in visit will typically last about 10-15 minutes. You are welcome and encouraged to attend multiple drop-in sessions throughout the semester.
Graduate College Awards and Fellowships
We provide several scholarship opportunities for academically high achieving graduate students who are currently enrolled at Kent State University, and we are now accepting applications and nominations for the 2024-2025 academic year. The following awards opportunities are available. To learn more about the award criteria and to apply, please reference the links below:
- David B. Smith Scholarship – Presented annually to recognize exceptional scholarship and teaching.
- Lillian Friedman Scholarship – Awarded to an outstanding graduate student contributing to the field of mental health.
- Reuter Fellowship in Developmental Sciences – Provides recipients with an academic year non-service appointment to allow for full-time work on their dissertation.
- Mary Ann Stephens and John R. Graham Award – Presented annually to a doctoral student underrepresented in their discipline.
Additionally, we are now accepting nominations for the University Fellowship. Graduate students must be nominated by their program or department, and nominations should be submitted via Qualtrics no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 15. Nominees will be reviewed by a committee of faculty from varying ranks and disciplines. We encourage you to review the award criteria and application process on our webpage at https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/awards. If you have any additional questions, please contact Alexxus Sidney at asidney@kent.edu. We encourage you to apply or seek nomination for one of these opportunities!
Graduate College Focus Groups
The Graduate College is conducting a Student Success Study and we are seeking graduate students, faculty, and admininistrators 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.
Research Writing Retreat for Graduate Students
The Graduate College is committed to doing whatever it takes to help you succeed. In doing so, we’re excited to offer Research Writing Retreats for Graduate Students during the academic year. Our program has been developed to help provide you with a quiet space so you can remain focused on your writing as well as network with other colleagues. Plus, we will be providing you all of your meals in one place, so you don't have to break your focus by leaving to eat. Our next Retreat is on Friday, February 9 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 10 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the University Library Garden Room. Payment is $30 for two consecutive days of Retreat or $20 for one day of Retreat. You can sign up for the retreat via Qualtrics. For more information, visit the Graduate College website.
Graduate College Cohort
Interesting in getting more connected with the Graduate College? Join our Graduate College Cohort! The cohort will meet once per month to check in, discuss tips and tricks for navigating student life, and build community.
Graduate Teaching Badging Program
You are working hard to become a better instructor, and we want to recognize you for it! The Graduate College and Center for Teaching & Learning are proud to present our new College Teaching Badging Program . Each badge asks you to complete a series of tasks to explore evidence-based teaching practices and apply them to your own teaching. Self-register for the Canvas course here!
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!
- Hussein Abu-Rayyash, Gold Award
- Zoey Liu, Bronze and Silver Awards
- Zach Morris, Bronze Award
GRADUATE COMMUNITY REMINDERS
May 2024 Graduation
- Friday, January 19, 2024 is the deadline for master's and doctoral degree and certificate candidates to apply for May 2024 graduation. Even if you do not plan to attend commencement, you must apply to be cleared for graduation.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
Health Insurance Enrollment Process
The Spring 2024 Graduate Assistant student health insurance open enrollment period is scheduled to 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.
100 Plates
Join the MLK Jr. Commemorative Events Committee for 100 Plates, a community lunch and discussion around the ideas of peace and conflict. Registration is required.
A Graduate Student's Guide to the Grievance Process
Have you run into an incident that you aren't sure how to handle? The Graduate Student's Guide to the Grievance Process may be able to help! At Kent State University, there is both a formal and informal process. Please use the flowcharts as a reference whenever you are in need. These can be found on the Graduate College website as well.
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.
Counseling and Pyschological Services (CAPS) Workshops
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is pleased to share with you the Spring 2024 workshop and group offerings. This semester they'll continue to offer the same workshops as last semester, plus two new workshops:
- Navigating Social Spaces is a 4-session skills series that addresses concerns such as social anxiety, dating, making social connections, and loneliness. Students can come to as many or as few of the sessions as they wish.
- Therapeutic Journaling is a 1-session workshop that teaches students how to use journaling to better understand themselves and their lives.
For more information, please visit the CAPS 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.