Graduate Studies Launches Certificate Series for Graduate Education Staff
Graduate Education Certificate Series to launch in January
Next month, Graduate Studies will launch of the Graduate Education Certificate Series, a multi-year effort to provide greater professional development and educational opportunities for staff on campus. The development of the series has involved the invaluable feedback from graduate program coordinators through Graduate Studies Advisory Committee (GSAC) sessions and membership on the certificate series committee.
A brief overview and a list of the courses is included below below. The first course will be “Academic Graduate Student Funding and Financial Management for Staff” on January 30 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
The Graduate Education Certificate program provides essential knowledge for campus staff and advisors on how best to support graduate students and manage graduate programs. The certificate series series provides an overview of several areas key to graduate student success and exploration of policies and procedures in graduate education. To receive certification, participants must complete all five foundational courses and two electives.
2018-2019 Academic Year Course Schedule
Required Courses
| Topic | Date and Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Academic Graduate Student Funding and Financial Management for Staff |
January 30, 2019 |
Heitman Staff Learning Center, Hamilton Room | Register |
| Working with Distressed and Distressing Students | April 12, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
136 Hoagland Hall | Register |
| Graduate Program Policy and Administration | April 25, 2019 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Heitman Staff Learning Center, Hamilton Room | Register |
| The Graduate Academic Experience | May 7, 2019 9:00 am- 12:00 pm | Heitman Staff Learning Center, Hamilton Room | Register |
| Graduate Admissions: Best Practices in Application Review | July 25, 2019 9:00 am- 11:30 am | Heitman Staff Learning Center, Hamilton Room | TBA |
Elective Courses (choose two):
| Topic | Date and Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Student Advising- Graduate Students | February 13, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
136 Hoagland Hall | Register |
|
Conflict Competence: Tips and Clues to Craft Action Plans to Better Manage Conflicts |
February 27, 2019 |
Heitman Staff Learning Center, Hamilton Room | Register |
| Understanding Graduate Student Academic Employment | May 14, 2019 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
Heitman Staff Learning Center, Hamilton Room | Register |
| Digital Recruitment: Engaging Prospective Graduate Students Through Web, Email and Social Media | July 9, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Heitman Staff Learning Center, Hamilton Room | Register |
| External Fellowships for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars: Policy, Procedure, and Best Practices | July 16, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm |
Heitman Staff Learning Center, Hamilton Room | Register |
| Professional Development: Advising Graduate Students for Success | August 5, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
260 Hoagland Hall | Register |
More Information
For additional information about the course series, please visit the Graduate Education Certificate Series on the Graduate Studies website.
About Graduate Studies at UC Davis
Graduate Studies at UC Davis includes over 100 dynamic degree programs and a diverse and interactive student body from around the world. Known for our state-of-the-art research facilities, productive laboratories and progressive spirit – UC Davis offers collaborative and interdisciplinary curricula through graduate groups and designated emphasis options, bringing students and faculty of different academic disciplines together to address real-world challenges.
UC Davis graduate students and postdoctoral scholars become leaders in their fields: researchers, teachers, politicians, mentors and entrepreneurs. They go on to guide, define and impact change within our global community.