Professional Development for Graduate Students
Professional Development Opportunities
Ohio University offers many different professional development opportunities. The information below is divided into the following categories.
- Orientations
- Professional Development Opportunities - Fall 2019
- Other Fall 2019 Workshops
- Professional Development Opportunities - Spring 2020 COMING SOON
- Additional Resources for Teaching Assistants
Ohio University Orientations
- The GSO Online Module is mandatory for all incoming graduate students. To see instructions and/or to access the link, see the following Graduate College GSO Online Module web page.
- Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) is scheduled once a year. For more information, click Graduate Student Orientation.
- International Student Orientation occurs before each term. For more information, click International Student Orientation.
- Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation is an annual event scheduled the Tuesday before fall term begins. For more information, click Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation.
- Program/Department/College Orientation - Please consult with your program/department/college about upcoming orientation activities.
Professional Development Workshops
Fall 2019
- Want to attend? See RSVP instructions described below.
- Want a printable PDF?
| Date and Time | Topic | Facilitator/s | Location |
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Thursday, Sept. 19 1 - 2:30 P.M. |
Learning How People Learn There is ample evidence that shows engaging students in the learning process increases their attention and focus, motivates them to practice higher-level critical thinking skills and promotes more meaningful learning experiences. This workshop will explore ways to engage our students more deeply in their learning, and ways to create a lively, dynamic classroom in which students are excited to learn and have the drive to keep exploring until they succeed. RSVP by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Tim Vickers |
Global Leadership Center, |
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Wednesday, Sept. 25 Noon - 1:30 P.M. |
Virtual Reality Classroom Management |
John Bowditch Patti McSteen Rick Sargent Maureen Wagner |
Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, 3rd Floor Baker Center |
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Thursday, Oct. 3 1 - 2:30 P.M |
Learning the Basics of Backward Design Backward design is a process that instructors can use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals. Backward design begins with the outcome(s) of a unit or course - what students are expected to learn and be able to do - and then proceeds "backward" to create lessons that achieve those desired outcomes. RSVP by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Kyle Rosenberger Larry Hess |
Global Leadership Center, RTEC 314 |
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Wednesday, Oct. 9 Noon - 1:30 P.M. |
Where do you turn when you need help as a GA/RA/TA?To RSVP - Email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Jenny Hall-Jones |
Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, 3rd Floor Baker Center |
Developing a Teaching
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Tim Vickers Director, Center for Teaching and Learning |
Global Leadership Center, |
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Wednesday, Oct. 23 Noon - 1:30 P.M. |
Understanding Student Privacy: FERPA 101To RSVP - Email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Barb Nalazek Cherise Olmo |
RTEC 217 |
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Friday, 1 - 2:30 P.M. |
Fostering and Promoting an Inclusive Learning Environment This session will help graduate and international students understand microaggression in the United States and offer common scenarios and examples. This interactive workshop will also offer practical techniques and strategies to help students foster and promote an inclusive campus and learning environment. To RSVP - Email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Winsome Chunnu-Brayda, |
Baker Center 231 |
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Thursday, Nov. 7 1 - 2:30 P.M. |
Grading & Assessment:
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Tim Vickers Director, Center for Teaching and Learning |
Global Leadership Center, RTEC 314 |
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Wednesday, Nov. 13 Noon - 1:30 P.M. |
Taking Care of You: Self-Care for Graduate Students Feeling stressed because of that final paper or exam! Cannot remember the last time you something for you! For graduate students, the struggle is real. Share with other graduate students facing the same challenges. Learn and practice important strategies to re-energize. To RSVP - Email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Kathy Fahl |
Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, 3rd Floor Baker Center |
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Wednesday, Dec. 4 4 - 6 P.M. |
American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop This salary negotiation workshop presents the wage gap, with a discussion of the gender wage gap and how to combat it by improving one's salary negotiation skills. Salary negotiation is analyzed through budgeting, salary benchmarking, and negotiation tips and tactics. To RSVP - Registration is free but required. Sponsored by Women's Center, the Graduate College, and the CLDC. |
TBD | Alden Library 319 |
Other Workshops - Fall 2019
| Thesis and Dissertation Services (TAD) Workshops: Thesis and Dissertation Services offers the following workshops to assist students in preparing and filing theses and dissertations. For more information, see the Thesis and Dissertation Services Workshops website. |
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Ohio University Libraries Research Workshop Series: The Ohio University Libraries offers a variety of research workshops to assist graduate students in the development of their research skills. These skills range from how to conduct research and capture your references to designing a research poster and publishing your graduate work. These skills are necessary for any level of research including a thesis or dissertation. Upcoming workshops include:
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| Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students (Online Training) This online training is offered through a partnership between the Graduate College and the Campus Involvement Center. Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students includes Title IX and Clery Act training which equips graduate students with the tools needed to navigate new and complex relationships including how to identify and respond to harassment from a faculty member or advisor, other workplace-based harassment, how to respectfully engage with undergraduate students, and how to respond to student disclosures. Target Audience: All graduate and professional students Structure: This training is offered in a two-part format. Part one takes approximately 45 minutes. Part two includes a survey and requires 5-10 minutes (ideally after a 30-day intersession). Requirements for training completion: You will need a computer with access to the internet and audio capabilities. You will use your entire OHIO ID (e.g., ab000000@ohio.edu). and password to create your account. Content Access: To access, click the Graduate College Sexual Misconduct Policy and Resources web page. |
COMING SOON!
Professional Development Workshops - Spring 2020
