This series of workshops focuses on University policy and Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) process, including tips on how to avoid the most common problems.
This workshop will prepare the graduate student to format a thesis or dissertation manuscript by understanding the elements of the Front Matter and incorporating the body of the research into a printed unbound manuscript. Also, instructions for the additional forms and fees will be discussed which are necessary for the final approval process with the Office of Graduate Studies to meet the Zimmerman Library bindery standards. Limited to 50 students. Please note: Pre-register students are guaranteed a slot. If the workshop is full walk-in participants will be accommodated as space allows.
Presented by: Doug Weinstraub, Graduate Programs Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies.
Limited to 55 participants.
This workshop will prepare the graduate student to format a thesis or dissertation manuscript by understanding the elements of the Front Matter and incorporating the body of the research into a printed unbound manuscript. Also, instructions for the additional forms and fees will be discussed, which are necessary for the final approval process with the Office of Graduate Studies to meet the Zimmerman Library bindery standards. Please note: Pre-register students are guaranteed a slot. If the workshop is full walk-in participants will be accommodated as space allows.
Presented by: Doug Weintraub, Graduate Programs Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies.
Limited to 55 participants.
This is a must attend workshop for students who are planning to graduate within the next two semesters. The workshop will cover all paperwork and deadlines for graduation including exams, defenses, dissertation committee, committee composition and announcement of intent to graduate. Come to this workshop to make sure you understand all of the processes rather than having to wait another semester to graduate because of missed deadlines or incomplete paperwork.
Presented by: Tammie Ellis, Sr Academic Advisor, Office of Graduate Studies.
Limited to 35 participants.
This session will provide you everything you need to know about being paid as a teaching/research/graduate/project assistant (TA/RA/GA/PA) while you are a graduate student, as well as information about scholarship and fellowship opportunities through the Office of Graduate Studies. Additional information will include other benefits, such as tuition and student health insurance, for graduate students with assistantships. All participants need to have a TA/RA/GA/PA for Fall 2008.
Presented by: Edwina Chavez-Salazar, Graduate Contracts Manager, Office of Graduate Studies.
Limited to 35 participants.
This series of workshops are designed to increase professional development and career success for current graduate and professional students.
Interested in presenting at a national, regional, or local conference? This can be an exciting and a difficult process. What is the process and what do organizers look for in a proposal. This workshop will include when should I start preparing, what do I include on my proposal, and why should I even think about presenting at a conference?
Presented by: Jenna Crabb, UNM Career Services; Angela Chavez-Brock, UNM Career Services.
Limited to 35 participants.
This workshop is designed for graduate students in the beginning to intermediate stages of developing a curriculum vitae (CV) for use in industry or academic fields. Workshop will include differences between a resume and CV, sections, appearance, overall style and how each student can play up his or her best assets.
Presented by: Autumn Collins, UNM Career Services.
Limited to 35 participants.
Interested in a career in academia or planning to start a job search in academia? This panel discussion will include an overview of the ins and outs to academic hiring and the job search process. Faculty from research one, teaching institutions and the community college system will share their thoughts from their own employment experiences as well as answer questions from the audience.
Presented by: Angela Chavez-Brock, UNM Career Services.
Limited to 35 participants.
Get that professional edge through learning and/or enhancing your networking and professional etiquette skills. Students will start out with a mock reception/cocktail hour where they will be able to practice mixing and mingling through appetizers, drinks and conversation. This will be followed by a formal, four course dinner emphasizing professional dinner etiquette skills. This is a must attend workshop for all students, particularly, students completing their programs of study and preparing to enter the job market or a graduate program.
Presented by: UNM Career Services.
Limited to 85 participants.
Present your polished and professional self by refining your interview style though: learning the different types of interviews, developing interview strategies based on research of the organization and self-assessment, knowing the most common types of interview questions asked, and interview attire.
Presented by: Autumn Collins, UNM Career Services.
Limited to 30 participants.
This workshop is designed for graduate students in the beginning to intermediate stages of developing a curriculum vitae (CV) for use in industry or academic fields. Workshop will include differences between a resume and CV, sections, appearance, overall style and how each student can play up his or her best assets.
Presented by: Lesley Davison-Boyd, UNM Career Services.
Limited to 35 participants.
This series of workshops is designed to increase knowledge and skill in the areas of research and funding for graduate and professional students.
Want to learn more about conference and research funding available for UNM graduate and professional students, specifically deadlines for fall 2008? This workshop will cover the basics of five different UNM funding sources: Student Conference Award Program (SCAP) Grants, Student Research Allocations Committee (SRAC) Grants, Graduate Research Development (GRD) Grants, Graduate Research, Project & Travel (RPT) Grants, and Specialized Travel (ST) Grants.
Presented by: Cathy Chalk, Office Manager, UNM Career Services, Margaret Gonzales, Unit Administrator, Office of Graduate Studies, Christopher Ramirez; GRD, SRAC and ST Chairs.
Limited to 55 participants.
Want to learn more about conference and research funding available for UNM graduate and professional students, specifically deadlines for spring 2008? This workshop will cover the basics of five different UNM funding sources: Student Conference Award Program (SCAP) Grants, Student Research Allocations Committee (SRAC) Grants, Graduate Research Development (GRD) Grants, Graduate Research, Project & Travel (RPT) Grants, and Specialized Travel (ST) Grants.
Presented by: Cathy Chalk, Office Manager, UNM Career Services, Margaret Gonzales, Unit Administrator, Office of Graduate Studies, Christoher Ramirez; GRD, SRAC and ST Chairs .
Limited to 55 participants.
This workshop will focus on the “nuts and bolts,” or the core principles needed to get started writing a grant or proposal. Workshop highly recommend for graduate students who are beginning to prepare, or thinking about, writing any type of grant or proposal.
Presented by: TBA.
Limited to 40 participants.
This series presents the Peer Mentoring Trainings for the Project for New Mexico Graduates of Color. These trainings are a required training for Peer Mentoring participation.
Are you a UNM graduate/undergraduate student of color or ally and want to build community and get and give support to your peers? Be a mentor or mentee or both!! PNMGC needs graduate student mentors for undergraduate students. The training includes breakfast and free resources.
Presented by: PNMGC Project Staff.
Limited to 15 participants.
This series of workshops is designed to enhance graduate and professional student teaching skills and to assist students with the application process for teaching careers in higher education (teaching philosophy and teaching portfolio).
This workshop will address how to effectively work with and utilize cultural, generational and linguistic diversity in the classroom to improve your teaching styles and practices. It will focus on cultural aspects of classroom communication. Example topics include: diversity, conflict management and cross-cultural communication competence.
Presented by: TBA.
Limited to 30 participants.
This workshop will provide various teaching techniques catered to the UNM student population. It will address issues specific to the students at UNM, and discuss different teaching methods, on-campus resources, activities and assignments to assist their learning.
Presented by: TBA.
Limited to 30 participants.
Center for Academic Program Support presents workshops for academic writing support for graduates students. These workshops are located in El Centro de la Raza Conference Room. They are open free of charge to all students graduate/undergraduate. Walk-Ins are Welcome and will be accommodated, per availability
This workshop focuses on how to write an annotated bibliography.
Presented by: CAPS Presenters.
Limited to 15 participants.
This workshop focuses on how to write an annotated bibliography.
Presented by: CAPS Presenters.
Limited to 15 participants.
How to write a literature review.
Presented by: CAPS Presenters.
Limited to 15 participants.
Learn how to create a literature review.
Presented by: CAPS Presenters.
Limited to 15 participants.
Engaging with source material critically. Reviewing and critiquing authors.
Presented by: CAPS Presenters.
Limited to 15 participants.
Engaging with source material critically. Reviewing and critiquing authors.
Presented by: CAPS Presenters.
Limited to 15 participants.
