Professional Development: Programs to Help You Succeed

While obtaining a graduate degree, students are taught to be forward thinkers and prime contributors in their chosen field. The University of Toledo is also forward thinking, and we have been looking toward the future careers of our students. For this reason, the College of Graduate Studies holds several programs each semester designed to develop our students professionally and ensure that students are given the support they need while completing their degrees.

The Council of Graduate Schools recently released a major report entitled “Pathways through Graduate School and into Careers”, and the COGS professional development programs are designed to advance student knowledge in the areas of academic planning, career development, graduate writing and thesis/dissertation preparation. Through the programs, students may obtain guidance on both their academic and professional careers. Programs range from topics about how to format a thesis paper to how to conduct a job search, and from preparing for graduation to mapping out one’s career.

For student convenience, some programs are available multiple times throughout the year. Programs are also available on both the Main Campus and the Health Science Campus. Students may attend programs on either campus. Information from past presentations is made available online for any student who was not able to attend the program. A list of upcoming programs is available below.

MainCampus

• ETD Preparation and Submission Workshops for Main Campus Programs
• January 22 from 4-5 pm in Carlson Library Room 1025
• February 7 from 12-1 pm in Carlson Library Room 1025
• Graduation- Your Questions Answered!
• Monday, February 4 from 4-5 pm in Student Union Room 2591
• The Job Search
• Tuesday, February 19, from 3-5 pm in Student Union 2591

HealthScience Campus

• Conference Proposals, Presentations, and Papers
• Wednesday, January 16 from noon-1 pm in Block Health Science Building 480
• Hints on Preparing Graduate-Level Capstone, Project, or Thesis
• Wednesday, February 6 from noon-1 pm in Block Health Science Building 480
• The Graduation Clearance Process: From Graduation Application to Diploma!
• Thursday, February 7 from 4-5 pm in Collier Building 1210

For more information on the professional development programs available or to suggest a topic for a future program, please visit our website.

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Unity Week: Make A Way

It’s Unity Week here at The University of Toledo, and there is a lot going on! Organized by the Office of Student Involvement, Unity Week is designed to engage students in conversations about unity and acceptance. In sticking with this goal, below is some information on graduate diversity at The University of Toledo.

The importance of diversity to the graduate community is evident when looking at the variety of backgrounds our graduate students represent. In fall of 2012 over 20% of applicants admitted to The University of Toledo at the graduate level were international students or reported being from an ethnic minority. International applicants for that term came from China, India, France and Saudi Arabia in addition to many others.

The College of Graduate Studies has been proactive in efforts to attract a diverse pool of qualified applicants to the University of Toledo. In the past several years, the graduate college has increased support for underrepresented minorities through the promotion of the Graduate Opportunity Assistantship Program and the McNair Scholars Program. The College of Graduate Studies has also supported initiatives to promote women in the STEMM fields and has raised awareness of federal funding resources for our students.

For a schedule of Unity Week events or to volunteer, please visit the Unity Week webpage or call 419-530-2992.

For more information on how the diversity policies of the College of Graduate Studies, please see the diversity plan on our website.

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Toledo Provides Added Resources for Adult and Military Students

The University of Toledo has recently received a lot of attention for a strong commitment to serving adult and military students make the transition to (or back to) higher education. These non-traditional students are often juggling outside responsibilities that a traditional college student does not have to worry about. UT recognizes the added responsibility and has made several resources available to these students to help them be successful in their studies.

One such resource for adult students is the new Office of Adult Student Extended Service. Housed in the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning (C.A.L.L.), this office aims to assist adult students in the transition into their current degree program or non-degree classes.

The UT Military Service Center has also received media attention for providing similar support to military veterans. The University also hosted a week of events in November as part of the national Joining Forces Week.

U.S. Army Captain Trent Miller was able to utilize these services during his time as an MBA student before graduating this past fall. As an army officer, a concentration in leadership seemed to be a natural fit for Capt. Miller’s MBA. In a December 2012 UT News article, Miller stated “All of the leadership-specific classes have been very applicable to what I have been doing the last nine years. All of the faculty members, in my experiences, have been very receptive to my comments and input into the class”.

The College of Graduate Studies would like to thank Captain Miller and all our military veterans for their dedicated service. More information on resources for adult students and military veterans can be found on the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning webpage.

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A Mother of Four Earns Her Doctorate

With programs ranging from accounting to music education, from certificates to doctorates and from completely online to completely on-campus; The University of Toledo has graduate programs fitting a wide variety of interests and lifestyles. It is this variety that makes stories like Dr. Kristy Taylor’s possible.

Dr. Taylor recently graduated from The University of Toledo with a Ph.D. in Higher Education. After earning an MBA and teaching part-time at a community college, Dr. Taylor knew she wanted to earn her Ph.D. When starting the program four years ago, Kristy had two young sons. By the time she accepted her diploma this December, she was a mother of four boys ranging from ages 2-7.

Through the support of family, friends and colleagues, Kristy was able to persevere and achieve her professional goals while still starting her young family. Not only did she earn her Ph.D., but Dr. Taylor is now a visiting instructor in the UT College of Business and Innovation.

The College of Graduate Studies would like to congratulate Dr. Taylor on her tremendous accomplishment. For more information on Dr. Taylor’s story, check out this UT News article.

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New Graduate Programs Available at The University of Toledo

In an effort to provide students with the most relevant education in today’s global environment and job market, the College of Graduate Studies is delighted to announce two exciting new graduate opportunities at The University of Toledo.

In spring 2013, the College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences will begin offering a new Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies. The 15 credit hour program is an interdisciplinary program of study which examines the significance and consequences of gender as a cultural category that shapes the experiences and knowledge of individuals and communities.

This graduate certificate can be applied toward a master of liberal studies degree.

In fall 2013, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will begin offering a Ph.D.in Experimental Therapeutics degree. Students will integrate basic and applied sciences focused on the study and development of new drug treatments for human disease. These doctorally prepared students will be able to bridge the gap from “bench to bedside” bringing new therapies to patients in clinical settings.

These two new programs join several other recent new graduate certificate and degree programs on an already expansive list of programs and opportunities for graduate education at UT.  There certainly is a graduate program for everyone!

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Psychology Ph.D. Student Sits on National Board

In July 2012, Michelle Roley, a Ph.D. student in the Psychology program and University Fellow at The University of Toledo, began a two-year term on the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Graduate Student Advisory Board.

Roley is on the Programming Committee that works to improve undergraduate and graduate involvement in the organization. Roley says that she is working on ways to help these populations stay connected and get involved. Her current initiatives include a “speed mentoring” program for the national convention that will make it possible for undergraduate, graduate and new professionals in the field to connect with seasoned professionals and learn more about the different career trajectories available. She also is developing a blog for the society’s website where child and adolescent psychologists will be able to post about the different career paths they have traveled.

Roley’s favorite aspect of her committee work is being able to serve her peers and help them plan for the future- a role for which she feels well prepared because of the strength of clinical psychology doctoral program at UT. She explains, “In the Psychology program we have a mentorship model that operates on the principle that your advisor can help steer you toward your career trajectory. You’re expected to come in with a good plan of where you want to go with your career, but your advisor and the program are there to help guide you.”

The College of Graduate Studies would like to congratulate Michelle on her appointment to this national board.

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Make Your UT Graduate Education Even More Affordable!

Applications are now available for a variety of fellowships, scholarships, and awards!

In an effort to make graduate education more affordable for all, the College of Graduate Studies offers various forms of financial support to our students. Support is available to both prospective students and returning students. Available awards are listed below.

Scholarships and Awards for Current Graduate Students- Spring 2013

• Robert R. Buell Memorial Achievement Award                       
• Helen M. Fields Memorial Achievement Award      
• Robert N. Whiteford Memorial Scholarship        

http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/scholarships/current_awards.html

Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards for Prospective Graduate Students- Fall 2013

• University Fellowship
• Graduate Opportunity Assistantship Program       

http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/scholarships/index.html

All applications are due February 8, 2013. More information may be found at the links provided.

 

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