IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings, Workshops, & Events
Deadlines & Dates to Remember
1. Reminder: Fall 2022 International Applications Decision Deadline
Policy Updates
Administrative Announcements
1. Faculty Mentor of the Month Program Launched
2. Plan of Study Process User Experience Study
Meetings, Workshops, & Events
Deadlines & Dates to Remember
1.Reminder: Fall 2022 International Applications Decision Deadline
International applications for fall 2022 admission should have a department decision made no later than May 15, 2022. Any international application admission decisions made after this timeframe may result in the student unable to arrive in time to enroll for the fall due to immigration paperwork processing timelines. Domestic application decisions are accepted through the start of the term.
Policy Updates
Administrative Announcements
1.Faculty Mentor of the Month Program Launched
With the new Faculty Mentor of the Month program, the Graduate School recognizes and highlights the important role faculty members play in supporting, encouraging, and promoting an affirmative, inclusive scholarly and teaching environment for graduate students. We accept nominations from graduate students for faculty advisors, committee members, or other faculty members who have played a significant role in their graduate experience, either in a single noteworthy instance or through continued and consistent support. Nominations will be accepted year-round, and we’ll select one faculty member to feature each month. Learn more at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/awards/outstanding-mentor-award/Mentor_of_the_Month.html and feel free to share this information with your students.
2. Plan of Study Process User Experience Study
The Graduate School is committed to providing a better experience for the university community. In order to improve your experience with the Plan of Study forms, we are conducting a user experience study. When you volunteer to participate in our user experience study, you will help us better understand the needs and expectations of our Graduate Program Faculty Directors. The information you will provide will help inform decisions about improving your Plan of Study experience. Your participation in the study is voluntary, and your responses will be completely confidential. If you decide to be in this study, you will be invited to our online interview sessions. The interview will be online and take about 25 to 30 minutes of your time. We will ask you about your experiences with the Plan of Study forms. You will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card for your participation after the interview. If you are interested in participating, please let us know which day and time fit you the best for the interview by answering the Doodle poll at https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/eER6P4Wa. After you answer the Doodle poll, you will receive a confirmation email that includes the Zoom link for the interview. Rest assured that all your answers will be confidential, and we will make sure your name will not be revealed in any report related to this study. Please feel free to contact us at itee-ux@vt.edu if you have any questions.