During the 2008-2009 academic year, the Office of Graduate Studies will conduct a series of professional development workshops. These free workshops, led by FSU faculty and administrators, are designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Online registration will be available in August.
Fall Workshops
BLACKBOARD TUTORIAL FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
August 19, 2008
12:00-1:00 p.m. & 1:15-2:15 p.m.
HCB - Rm. 205
FSU faculty and students use the Blackboard Learning Management System for courses, organizations, announcements, and email. This interactive workshop is designed for graduate students and will include navigating through a course site, using communication tools, finding courses, checking grades, and using Web Mail.
Presenter:
- John Braswell, Center for Teaching and Learning
FUNDING YOUR GRADUATE EDUCATION
August 19, 2008
12:00-1:00 p.m. & 1:15-2:15 p.m.
HCB - Rm. 207
Sources of graduate student funding, fellowship application timeframes, financial aid information and policies, tax considerations, advice on money management, and the pros and cons of working off-campus are a few of the topics to be discussed.
Presenters:
- Barbara Johnson, Graduate Studies
- Katina Hamilton, Student Financial Aid
- Jamie Purcell, Office of National Fellowships
STEPS TO THE DEGREE (FOR THESIS AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS)
August 19, 2008
2:30-3:30 p.m.
HCB - Rm. 102
FSU faculty and administrators will discuss the process and timeframe for completing a graduate degree and will offer tips related to workload expectations, networking, research/creative expectations, and publishing. Faculty will also provide tips and etiquette for developing positive relationships with your major professor, committee, and departmental and university staff as well. Time for questions and discussion will be included.
Presenters:
- Dr. Helen Burke, English Department
- Dr. Ellen Berler, Psychology Department
- Dr. Gary Tyson, Computer Science
SELECTING AND WORKING WITH YOUR MAJOR PROFESSOR AND COMMITTEE
August 19, 2008
3:40-4:40 p.m.
HCB - Rm. 102
Faculty from the three disciplines - Sciences, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM), Arts & Humanities (AH) and Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) - will discuss the significance of the major professor and committee and will provide suggestions for positive relationships with these very important mentors. Register early, as this workshop fills rapidly.
Presenters:
- Dr. David Whalley (STEM), Computer Science Department
- Dr. David Johnson (AH), Humanities Department
- Dr. Richard Feiock (SBS) Public Administration Department
WRITING AND PUBLISHING ETHICALLY: HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARIZING
September 3, 2008
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Askew Student Life Building - Room 101
Avoiding plagiarism is imperative in your written work or oral presentations. Many people do not realize that if another person's ideas or words are used in a paper, speech or talk, credit must be given. FSU faculty will provide concrete examples of works properly and improperly cited. This workshop is intended for graduate students in all disciplines and at any stage of their graduate study.
Presenter:
- FSU University Librarian Gloria Colvin
CVs, RESUMES, AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
September 24, 2008
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Askew Student Life Bldg. - Rm. 101
The FSU Career Center and FSU faculty will discuss how to prepare resumes and curriculum vitae tailored to a prospective position. How to request a letter of recommendation and from whom to make those requests will be included in the session.
Presenters:
- Dr. Ike Eberstein, Center of Demography and Population Health
- Dr. Janet Lenz, Career Center
ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH, INTERVIEWING, and NEGOTIATING
October 8, 2008
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Askew Student Life Bldg. - Rm. 101
FSU faculty will explain the timeframe for academic job searches and the steps to take to maximize your ob opportunities. Tips will be provided for locating academic openings, applying for positions, developing application materials and preparing for a visit to a college or university. Preparing materials for your seminar or presentation and dressing for the interview will also be discussed. Faculty will describe the types of questions to expect during the interview as well. Reservations will be required.
Presenter:
- Dr. Jonathan Grant, History Department
NON-ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH, INTERVIEWING & NEGOTIATING
October 14, 2008
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Askew Student Life Bldg. - Rm. 101
FSU faculty will discuss preparing and dressing for a nonacademic interview (e.g., industry, private business, government) and will describe the types of questions to expect during the interview as well. The etiquette of interviewing situations (e.g., when dining) will also be discussed.
Presenters:
- Mr. Craig Stanley, Faculty Administrator, College of Social Work
- Dr. Janet Lenz Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Career Center
WRITING AND PUBLISHING SCIENTIFIC PAPERS FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS GRADUATE STUDENTS
November 4, 2008
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Askew Student Life Bldg. - Rm. 101
This workshop will be led by a FSU faculty member who is also an experienced editor. The first half of the presentation will cover the workings of the scientific publication process and how to organize and construct a scientific paper. The second will address problems encountered by educated writers of scientific English and ways to shorten, tighten, and strengthen your scientific writing.
Presenter:
- Dr. Anne Thistle, Biological Sciences Department
WRITING AND PUBLISHING PAPERS FOR ARTS & HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES GRADUATE STUDENTS
November 5, 2008
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Askew Student Life Bldg. - Rm. 101
FSU faculty from the Arts & Humanities (AH) and the Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) disciplines will conduct this workshop. Separate sessions for the AH attendees and the SBS attendees will be held. The presentation will cover the workings of the publication process and how to organize and construct a paper in the students' disciplines. The faculty presenters publish in peer reviewed journals and will share their advice for writing so that you will be in a better position to get papers published.
Presenter:
- Dr. Cristobal Silva, English Department
