[Plsgs] FW: GPSC Newsletter

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October 10, 2018

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GPSC News
GPSC Travel Grants
ReaP and POD Grants

New Resources
-Women in Technology Panel
-Coming Out Week
-Parent Focus Group

Old Resources
-Financial Literacy and Debt Management for Graduate Students
-Diversity in the Classroom
-ODIEX Grants
-Financial Administrator Series
-Mitigating Unconscious Bias Workshop
-Office Hours with President Robbins
-Graduate Community Director (GCD)
-Graduate Assistants’ Roundtable Series Tips and
Techniques for Success
-WSIP Regular Workshop Series

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Travel Grants

Round 2 of the GPSC Travel Grants program is underway! Apply for funding to cover travel at any point during the same fiscal year as your application (i.e. 07/01/2018 to 06/30/2018). Up to $750 is available for domestic travel, and up to $1000 is available for international travel!

Visit https://gspc.arizona.edu/travel-grants<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=c01df3863a&e=bf9d96053d> for information on what to include in your application, evaluation criteria, as well as complete details on funding restrictions and allowances. If you have any questions about rules, regulations, or your application, send your questions to gpscfunding at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gpscfunding at email.arizona.edu>. Or, feel free to stop into the Grants Office’s open office hours: Mondays from 3pm-5pm, and Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 5pm. GPSC Travel Grants are due on Thursday, November 1st at 11:59pm.

ReaP and POD Grants

DUE SOON: applications to fund research and professional development initiatives!
ReaP grants offer up to $1000 in funding to qualified U of A graduate and professional students to partially or completely fund scholarly research projects. You can use a ReaP grant to cover the costs of lab equipment, research software, archival fees, subject compensation, and more! Visit http://gpsc.arizona.edu/research-grants<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=ec9921a2f6&e=bf9d96053d> for detailed information on range of support, evaluation criteria, and the application platform.
POD grants offer up to $1000 in funding for activities that support the professional development of U of A grads and professional students. Any group of at least 3 grad/professional students can apply for funding to completely or partially cover the cost of an activity or event they are directly involved in planning. POD grants have been used to support conferences, meetings with industry representatives, workshops, and more—so get creative! Visit http://gpsc.arizona.edu/pod<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=a77e1e7df3&e=bf9d96053d> for detailed information on range of support, evaluation criteria, and the application platform. Questions about these funding opportunities can be addressed to gpscfunding at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gpscfunding at email.arizona.edu>. Or, stop by the GPSC Grants Program’s office hours: Mondays from 3pm-5pm, and Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 5pm.
Applications for both ReaP and POD Grants are due by October 15th at 11:59pm AZ time!

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Women in Technology Panel

The data center sector is young, pioneering and growing quickly. In this invitational, interactive Tech Talk, hear from women leaders in the data center sector at Facebook, Google and Microsoft – and why they want you to consider a career in tech.  This panel of leaders from the technology industry will encourage women and other underrepresented groups to consider the opportunities available, discuss their growth and success stories, and answer attendees’ questions.

When: Friday, October 19th, 2018
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Where: Sonora Room in the Student Union Memorial Center - University of Arizona

This event is RSVP only, to register follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SN-qfF1CB9lNCDG619I1BWsBstisYxHn9lcyU8NsA8Y/edit<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=0f0a7e513d&e=bf9d96053d>

Coming Out Week

TODAY
Spill the Tea: Coming Out
Wednesday Oct. 10, 5 - 6:30 PM, LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Join us in a conversation about "coming out" and what that means for us as individuals and as a community. Tea and snacks will be provided!

THURSDAY
Coming Out Resource Fair
Oct. 11, 10 AM - 2 PM, UA Mall*
There will be LGBTQ+ organizations will be tabling to provide resources and information, access to safe sex materials, and fun activities available during this time!

Parent Focus Group

GPSC and Campus Rec are working together to find out what students with families need on campus!

Focus groups are being coordinated for the end of October/beginning of November to find out what kind of family programs and support is needed at the University of Arizona. If you are a student with children and are interested in giving input email GPSCInstitute at email.arizona.edu<mailto:GPSCInstitute at email.arizona.edu> and share with other parents you know.

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Financial Literacy and Debt Management for Graduate Students

Thursday, October 18, 2018
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Student Union, Tubac Room (4th Floor)
RSVP to offer the speaker questions in advance:
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Questions? Email gradcenter at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gradcenter at email.arizona.edu>

Student loans and other forms of debt are a reality for many graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, but with the right approach and planning, loans and other forms of debt do not have to be overwhelming. Join Scott Bennett, Executive Director of the TCI Foundation, for a talk about best practices and strategies for managing debt and budgeting for success.

Diversity in the Classroom

This October, we’re offering four workshops on how instructors can create more inclusive classrooms that offer practical tips and strategies. If you attend all four workshops, you earn a “Leader in Classroom Diversity & Inclusion” certificate. Please see the attachment or the Diversity in the Classroom<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=1b27799bcb&e=bf9d96053d> webpage to learn more about the workshops and the certificate.  These workshops are open to all graduate students, postdocs, and faculty.

The workshops occur on Wednesdays in Oct from 3-4:30 and are delivered by experts from across campus. The workshops have been improved based on prior feedback. Because these workshops are highly interactive with time for small group discussions, we do not currently record them or offer them remotely.

Given that mentoring is so beneficial, please also note that all graduate students, postdocs, and faculty are eligible to create free accounts for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=331a8a13f0&e=bf9d96053d>.  This nationally recognized organization provides online career development and mentoring resources that can increase success with publications and securing external funding, increase confidence as a researcher and scholar, lead to healthier relationships with departmental colleagues, and provide external mentors, sponsors, and collaborators.

If you have questions or comments, please email me at lahunter at email.arizona.edu<mailto:lahunter at email.arizona.edu>.

The upcoming workshops are:

Serving Our International Students: Perspectives on Different Classroom Expectations
Wed, Oct 10, 3-4:30, RSVP required<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=e8d9ea5185&e=bf9d96053d>

Designing Effective Courses for Diverse Learners
Wed, Oct 17, 3-4:30, RSVP required<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=1ec64667d6&e=bf9d96053d>

Understanding & Promoting Student Success Through the Lens of Critical Race Theory
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ODIEX Grants

The Office for Diversity and Inclusive Excellence (ODIEX) is pleased to announce that we will be accepting applications starting today for our second round of funding for projects and travel related to the strategic priorities of ODIEX.  The deadline to submit a funding application for this round is noon on Friday, October 19.  All details can be found at this link:  https://diversity.arizona.edu/%3Cnolink%3E/funding-requests<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=8989a0a3b6&e=bf9d96053d>

This is the second of four funding competitions for this academic year, and all eligible funding requests will be reviewed and decided by a committee.  Applicants will be notified of decisions for this round by November 9.

Financial Administrator Series

The Financial Services Office and Research, Discovery & Innovation are accepting applications for the 11th cohort of the Financial Administrator Series (FAS) to be held in 2019. The Financial Administrator Series began in 2007 and has over 360 graduates. Participants in this professional development program gain valuable insight into financial operations across the university and the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, institutional knowledge, and professional network.

The series begins over 1.5 days in January and continues on 5 Tuesdays through May.  Sessions are held at various locations across campus and include continental breakfast and lunch.  For the schedule and a link to the application, see our website at http://www.fso.arizona.edu/financial-administrator-series<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=f84b7d8571&e=bf9d96053d>. The deadline for application submission is October 19, 2018. Applicants will be notified of the selection results by November 16, 2018.

Please contact Betsy Van Valkenburg at ejv at email.arizona.edu<mailto:ejv at email.arizona.edu> or 520-626-8209 if you have any questions or would like more information.

The program focuses on topics that mid- to high level financial administrators encounter in their positions, including:

  *   Ethics
  *   University Operations, Financial Management, Procurement and Contracting, Workforce Systems
  *   Research Administration and Sponsored Projects& Contracting Services
  *   University Budget and Planning
  *   Risk Management Issues
  *   Internal Controls, Financial Reporting,
  *   Legal Issues - The Office of General Counsel
  *   The UA culture, networking, tours, and more

Mitigating Unconscious Bias Workshop

Monday, October 15, 12 PM to 1:30 PM: Mitigating Unconscious Bias Workshop: What
Graduate Students Can Do

The Graduate Center and the Office of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence are excited to announce an upcoming workshop, ‘Mitigating Unconscious Bias: What Graduate Students Can Do.’ The workshop is free of charge. Lunch is provided, and space is limited to 40 in-person participants. We will also have an option for people to attend remotely through Zoom. Please register online at: http://bit.ly/oct15unconsciousbias<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=53a782a616&e=bf9d96053d>. A full description of the workshop is provided below.

As a graduate student, you have multiple roles. Sometimes you’re the subordinate, while other times you are the lead. Navigating these situations can be challenging, and the impact of unconscious bias may make the outcomes more difficult or less effective. While unconscious bias is not intentionally malicious, it can certainly get in the way of our best efforts to promote and leverage the benefits of diversity as well as the impact of the work we do. This workshop will examine how unconscious bias can influence the workplace and classroom and how graduate students can respond. We will share research-based strategies for addressing unconscious biases and micro-aggressions, and we will explore strategies that reduce the impact of our own unconscious biases.

Office Hours with President Robbins

Students may access signing up for office hours by visiting the contact page on the Executive Office of the President’s website: https://president.arizona.edu/contact-us<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=d825491f62&e=bf9d96053d>

Student office hours are a way for the President to listen to students, their needs, and identify what values drive our students while being more accessible to the student body.

Due to the high interest, we are asking that students submit an online request to attend President Robbins’ Student Office Hours. Please note, you are required to provide a topic of discussion for President Robbins’ Office Hours. Any topic that would be better handled by another department will be referred to the unit best equipped to assist you. After review, requests for the President’s Office Hours are scheduled in the order in which they are received; you will receive a confirmation email outlining your scheduled time.

In order to ensure that as many students as possible have the opportunity to speak with the President, there are three time slots per date, with meetings running approximately fifteen minutes each. Students are welcome to attend individually or in groups up to three people. All members of group meetings must be present for your group to be considered “present.” You must be a current University of Arizona student to register for President Robbins’ Office Hours.

Meetings will take place on the second floor of Old Main, and attendees will be asked to check in with the reception desk in the Executive Office of the President. We understand that everyone’s time is valuable; please arrive ten minutes before your scheduled appointment. Should something unexpected come up and you are no longer able to make your scheduled time, please call Presidential Events at 520-626-4349 or presrsvp at email.arizona.edu<mailto:presrsvp at email.arizona.edu>.

Graduate Community Director (GCD)

The Department of Housing and Residential Life is currently searching for a Graduate Community Director (GCD) to fill an immediate vacancy. The GCD position is a .50FTE assistantship that includes full tuition remission, a monthly stipend, and an on-campus apartment. Full information about the position can be found at https://housing.arizona.edu/jobs/graduate-community-director<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=6b057d5f36&e=bf9d96053d>

The application review process will begin when your application is complete. A complete application will include an electronic copy of your résumé with your email address; a cover letter indicating what graduate program you are enrolled in, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Given the immediate nature of this vacancy the initial review for the position will begin September 17th with the position remaining open until filled. Please contact RES-gradcdsearch at distribution.arizona.edu<mailto:RES-gradcdsearch at distribution.arizona.edu> with any questions.

Graduate Assistants’ Roundtable Series
Tips and Techniques for Success

Upcoming Roundtable:
October 16: Developing a Teaching Philosophy (Meaningful Perspectives, Attitudes)

The University of Arizona Graduate College is sponsoring a series of Roundtables for Graduate Teaching Assistants. Graduate Assistants' Roundtables, Tips and Techniques for Success is a new take on professional development training for graduate students working as teaching and research assistants. The aim is for graduate students to share the strategies and practices that worked for them in dialogue with fellow students and targeting those just beginning their assistantships. Faculty advisors will join the conversation providing discussion prompts and contributing to the discussion. These roundtables will take place on Tuesday afternoons, from 1-2 pm in the Graduate Center’s multipurpose room in September and early October. The roundtable will be video-recorded with the future aim of creating an edited video resource available for access by other graduate students. Participants are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP at https://grad.arizona.edu/forms/graduate-assistants-roundtable-series-rsvp<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=494a7f1afc&e=bf9d96053d> The Graduate Center is located at: 1600 E 1st Street, at the NE corner of Cherry and 1st Street

WSIP Regular Workshop Series

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WSIP offers a regular series of 50-minute workshops weekly throughout the semester.
Attendance* is FREE for all. Workshops are interactive and activity-based.

Tuesday Workshops
(3:00pm – 3:50pm, Geronimo 216)

Sep. 18     Improving Grammar and Style
Oct. 2        Summary vs. Analysis
Oct. 16      Sentence Length and Variety
Oct. 30       Developing Your Vocabulary Skills
Nov. 13      Improving Grammar and Style
                  (In case you missed it the first time!)

Wednesday Workshops
(10:00am – 10:50am, Geronimo 216 or Zoom as noted)

Sep. 26       Writing a Diversity Statement
Oct. 10        Avoiding Plagiarism
Oct. 24        Writing a Grant Proposal
Nov. 7         Document Formatting for Graduate                        Students (via Zoom)
Nov. 21       Whittling down Wordiness*
*This workshop is also available online in         20-minute segments for $4 per segment.

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