Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
2. CREATING AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE GRADUATE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT – NEW DATE
3. LGBTQ+ CONNECT LUNCH
4. FALL GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTORS MEETING – PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Administrative Announcements:
5. FACULTY PANELISTS NEEDED FOR GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM
6. GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP (GSAL) PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS
7. MESSAGE TO ALL COORDINATORS REGARDING EMAILS TO GRADS@VT.EDU
8. VTGRATE WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBER, ASSOCIATE, AND FELLOW
9. VTGRATE SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR FACULTY SCHOLARS
Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
SEP 3: Labor Day: no classes – University closed
SEP 9: Last day to submit the start-of-semester defense exception form for fall
Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
Two dates and times, GLC Room 238; registration required
The Graduate School is offering training sessions to graduate staff coordinators and graduate program faculty on how graduate students will use iThenticate, a newly available software system, to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism. Please register for only one session if you are interested at https://app.nli.tlos.vt.edu/; search by date or for “iThenticate” in the title box.
– Tuesday, Sep 4, 11:00am-12:00pm
– Wednesday, Sep 12, 3:00pm-4:00pm
2. CREATING AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE GRADUATE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT – NEW DATE
Wednesday, Sep 19, 8:30am, Torgersen Hall 1100
Led by Dean DePauw, this half-day session offers strategies and practices for faculty to create inclusive, affirming and globally diverse learning environments for graduate students. These strategies and practices range from the classroom to program considerations and include those for mentoring and individual interactions. This general overview will include identification of and response to implicit bias and micro-aggressions as well as the development of inclusive pedagogy. To enroll, go to https://app.nli.tlos.vt.edu/.
3. LGBTQ+ CONNECT LUNCH
Thursday, September 20, 2018, 12-1:00 pm, Graduate Life Center, Room B.
On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, we would like to invite you to join us at this year’s LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Connect Lunch. Our keynote speaker is Lehi Dowell, Ph.D. student in Planning, Governance, and Globalization. Student group leaders, faculty mentors, and members of the community are also invited to join us for the lunch. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. To register, visit http://bit.ly/2018ConnectLunch. For assistance, contact Justin Grimes at jgrimes18@vt.edu.
4. FALL GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTORS MEETING – PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Thursday, Oct 11, 10:30am-12:00pm, GLC Room F
Administrative Announcements:
5. FACULTY PANELISTS NEEDED FOR GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM
The Graduate Honor System is seeking new faculty members to serve as panelists to review evidence and determine the outcome of GHS cases. Time commitment is about 3-4 hours a year based on the number of cases and availability to participate in scheduled hearings, in addition to a 30-45 minute training session. If you are interested in serving, contact GHS Chair Anurag Mantha (ghs@vt.edu), to set up a brief meeting to discuss the role. If multiple faculty volunteer from one department, a departmental training can be arranged as well.
6. GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP (GSAL) PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS
The Graduate Student Ambassador Leadership (GSAL) Program is a leadership opportunity for graduate students who are dedicated to serving and representing Virginia Tech. Graduate ambassadors volunteer their time to assist with Graduate School orientation, providing campus tours, mentoring new graduate students in their department or college, and promoting the graduate student community. Ambassadors also serve as an important point of contact to graduate student applicants interested in their specific or similar affiliated department. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled as a graduate student at Virginia Tech; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; be able to make an academic year commitment (Fall-Spring semesters); demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; and exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and enthusiasm. If you have students who qualify for this program, please encourage them to apply at http://bit.ly/VT_GSAL. For information contact: Dr. Justin Grimes, Assistant Director Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion Email: jgrimes18@vt.edu.
7. MESSAGE TO ALL COORDINATORS REGARDING EMAILS TO GRADS@VT.EDU
When sending document(s) to the Graduate School for processing, please email the documents to grads@vt.edu only. Sending documents to multiple email addresses in addition to grads@vt.edu, as well as sending copies of the emailed document(s) in campus mail causes additional processing for the advisors because we are receiving duplicate copies. If you have questions regarding form submission to the Graduate School, please contact Misti Acosta at macosta@vt.edu.
8. VTGRATE WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBER, ASSOCIATE, AND FELLOW
The Academy for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Excellence (VTGrATE) welcomes applications for Member, Associate, and Fellow in its learning community. VTGrATE (http://vtgrate.org/) provides advanced education and training in innovative teaching and learning strategies and provides a space to recognize excellence in teaching by grad students. Membership open to all graduate students at all VT campuses. For info about the application process, go to: http://vtgrate.org/membership/application-and-review/. Applications are due Sunday, Sep 16. Faculty and departments are encouraged to nominate grad students who demonstrate an interest in teaching and commitment to teaching excellence. Nominees will be sent a personal invitation to apply for membership. Submit nominations at this link: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UkvN0ThUsabqoB.
9. VTGRATE SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR FACULTY SCHOLARS
VTGrATE is also soliciting nominations for VTGrATE Faculty Scholars who demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and a willingness to serve as mentors for our student members. More information about our faculty scholars may be found in our website: http://vtgrate.org/academy-faculty-scholars/.
Or contact Katie Ayers (ayersk14@vt.edu) for more information.