Graduate School Weekly Newsletter
September 21, 2021
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Faculty and staff
Volunteer to be a judge at Research and the State
Admissions
Graduate Applications Processing
Graduate student progress
Opportunities for graduate students
Registration deadline extended! Research and the State poster session
Free opportunity to learn about science policy and advocacy from AAAS
Identifying Graduate Fellowships session
Nominate outstanding graduate students for Teaching Excellence Award
Personnel updates
Graduate School Launching Search for Executive Assistant
Graduate School Degree Analyst search in progress
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Faculty and staff
Volunteer to be a judge at Research and the State
The Graduate Student Council is calling for faculty and post-doc judge volunteers for the annual Research and the State graduate student poster session. The poster session will be held in the K-State Student Union Courtyard on October 27, 2021 from 1:00-3:00pm. The time commitment for judges will be 1-2.5 hours. If interested in serving as a judge, please complete a brief online form to express your interest and provide your availability on October 27.
Admissions
Using Application Fee Waivers
Departments that wish to pay the application fee for graduate applicants may purchase fee waiver codes from the Graduate School. Purchased codes may be given to prospective students so that their application fee can be waived. Codes are available usually in minimum orders of 5 codes. When purchasing, please indicate the quantity of Domestic ($65) and/or International ($75) applications codes that are required. Requests should be sent to jphoran@ksu.edu.
Graduate Applications Processing
The deadline for departments to recommend admission for international applicants for Spring 2022 is September 1, 2021 for individuals who are living outside of the United States or for applicants who are currently enrolled at an institution in the United States who plan to travel outside of the USA prior to January 2022. The deadline to recommend those who are currently in the USA and do not plan on traveling outside the USA is October 1, 2021.
Graduate student progress
File Programs of Study
As the fall semester begins, please be sure to follow up with your students to make certain they have an approved program of study on file at the Graduate School. Full time students must file a program of study before the end of their second semester to ensure student success.
Plan for Graduation Deadlines
Masters and doctoral students planning to graduate in the next year are encouraged to use the Graduate School’s graduation checklists to assist with completing all steps and requirements to graduate in their desired semester. Students can view checklists online and download a printable PDF version.
The checklists outline requirements and deadlines for:
- Graduating (earning your degree) in your desired semester
- Participating in a commencement ceremony
- Receiving your diploma and final transcript
Opportunities for graduate students
Registration deadline extended! Research and the State poster session
Graduate students from all disciplines are invited to participate in the Graduate Student Council's annual Research and the State graduate student poster session, to be held October 27, 2021. Ten presenters will be selected to represent K-State at the annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) held in the spring. Additionally, Research and the State is a great opportunity for graduate students to share their research or scholarly work with the campus community. Registration deadline extended to September 22, 2021.
Free opportunity to learn about science policy and advocacy from AAAS
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is hosting the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop Sept 23-24 in a virtual format. This workshop is an exciting opportunity to learn from science policy and advocacy experts about the role of science in policymaking and the federal policy-making process. The Workshop empowers participants with ways to become a voice for basic research throughout their careers. Graduate students can join the virtual workshop for free!
Nominate outstanding graduate students for Teaching Excellence Award
Departments are invited to nominate outstanding graduate students with teaching responsibilities for the GSC/MAGS Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence. Each department may nominate one masters and one doctoral student for the teaching award. Department nominations are due to College Deans offices by October 1.
ELIGIBILITY UPDATE: Nominees are not required to be on a GTA appointment. Per an update to the MAGS eligibility guidelines, any graduate student who has been enrolled in a masters or doctoral program and has had teaching responsibilities in the 2021 calendar year is eligible for this award competition.
Identifying Graduate Fellowships session
Hosted by the Office of Research Development, this session will address a variety of funding opportunities offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), Hertz Foundation, and the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Opportunities in the Humanities and Social Sciences will also be addressed. Attendees will also learn how to search for other fellowships on their own. The session will be held October 7, 3:30-5:00pm via Zoom. Register to receive Zoom link.
Personnel updates
Graduate School Launching Search for Executive Assistant
Cynthia Brott, the Graduate School Executive Assistant, has moved to the office of Shared Services Accounting. The Graduate School is in the process of launching a search for a new Executive Assistant. All inquiries that would normally go to Cynthia should now go to gradinfo@ksu.edu. Messages will then be routed to the appropriate team member.
Graduate School Degree Analyst search in progress
A search is in progress for the degree analyst who will work with the programs previously supported by Stephanie Wacker. Details of the position can be found on the Human Capital Services website.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
| Sep 22 |
Research and the State registration deadline |
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Sep 23 |
GSC Prof. Devel. – Writing Teaching, Research, and Diversity Statements, 2:00-4:00pm |
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Sep 27 |
Library and Your Research Workshop, Rights and Reuse in Research: A Primer, 1:30-2:30pm |
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Oct 1 |
GSC Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence deadline for department nominations |
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Oct 1 |
GSC travel award application deadline for events that begin in December |
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Oct 4 |
Library and Your Research Workshop, Understanding Academic Publishing, 1:30-2:30pm |
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Oct 5 |
GSC Prof. Devel. - Strategies for Effective Time Management, 2:00 - 3:00pm |
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Oct 7 |
Identifying Graduate Fellowships, 3:30-5:00pm |
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Oct 8 |
Commencement deadline - Submit KSIS graduation application for name to appear in fall 2021 commencement program |