Graduate School Workshops Spring 2013
The Graduate School coordinates a variety of workshops throughout the year for Faculty/Staff and Students, providing Faculty/Staff and Students with resources to help with academic and professional success through information sessions, celebrating the achievements. For descriptions, please click titles or see below.
For Preparing Future Faculty Workshops click here.
For Library Workshops specifically for Graduate Students click here.
For Graduate Student Workshops offered this Spring click here or see below.
| Dates | Workshop Title | Speaker | Location | Time |
| Jan 25 | Alternative Opportunities in Higher Education | Dr. Linda Lacey, Dean of Graduate School |
Sen. Gallery Room 304 (Corbett Center) | 12:00-1:00 |
| Feb 8 | Mentors and Mentees: Building a Productive Relationship |
Dr. Linda Lacey, Dean of Graduate School |
Milton Hall Room 50 | 9:30-11:30 |
| Feb 15 | Outcome Assessment | Dr. Shelly Stoval, Senior Program Specialist, Associate Provost | Sen. Chamber Room 302 (Corbett Center) | 12:00-1:00 |
| Feb 16 | How to Survive Graduate School | Dr. Loui Reyes, Associate Dean of Graduate School | Sen. Chamber Room 302 (Corbett Center) | 10:00-12:00 |
| Feb 19 | How to Apply to Graduate School | Dr. Linda Lacey, Dean of Graduate School |
Sen. Chamber Room 302 (Corbett Center) | 4:30-5:30 |
| Feb 20 | How to Finance Graduate Education | Dr. Linda Lacey, Dean of Graduate School |
Sen. Gallery Room 304 (Corbett Center) | 4:30-5:30 |
| March 7 | SLEEP for Academic Success | Dr. Ralph Crabbe, Counseling Psychologist |
Sen. Chamber Room 302 (Corbett Center) | 12:00-1:00 |
| March 14 | Career Services Smorgasbord: Tips for Launching a Job Search in a Timely Manner | Roseanne Bensley, Director of Career Services |
Sen. Gallery Room 304 (Corbett Center) | 4:30-5:30 |
| March 15 | The Job Search | Dr. Monica Torres (English), Dr. Ginger Dickson (Counseling & Ed Psychology), Dr. Stefan Zollner (Physics) | Colfax Room 210 (Corbett Center) | 12:00-1:00 |
| April 3 | How to Write a CV/Resume | Roseanne Bensley, Director of Career Services |
Sen. Gallery Room 304 (Corbett Center) | 4:30-5:30 |
| April 19 | Presentations of Journals | Dr. Linda Lacey, Dean of Graduate School |
New Mexico Room 324(Corbett Center) | 12:00-2:30 |
| May 8 | Honors Ceremony | Honors Ceremony | Corbett Center Auditorium | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Online Workshops
| Workshop Title | Speaker | Link |
| How to Apply to Graduate School | Dr. Linda Lacey | http://gradschool.nmsu.edu/workshops/howtoapply.html |
| How to Finance Graduate School | Dr. Linda Lacey | http://gradschool.nmsu.edu/workshops/howtofinancegraduateschool.html |
| The Process of Thesis and Dissertation Review | Milen Bartnick | http://gradschool.nmsu.edu/mb/TDGWorkshop.html |
| Why You Should Care About Plagiarism | Milen Bartnick | http://gradschool.nmsu.edu/workshops/plagiarism.html |
Workshops Around Campus
| Workshop Title | Location | Time | Phone |
| Career Services Orientation | Garcia Annex, Rm. 224 http://careerservices.nmsu.edu |
Please visit Career Services website | (575) 646-1631 |
| Student Success Center | http://ssc.nmsu.edu/hardman/services/index.html | Please visit the Student Success Center Website | (575) 646-3136 |
| Teaching Academy | Check Teaching Academy Website: http://www.teaching.nmsu.edu/ |
Please visit the Teaching Academy for dates and times of workshops | (575) 646-2204 |
| Writing Center | Clara Belle Williams Hall, Room 102 http://www.nmsu.edu/~english/resources/writingcenter/ |
Please see Writing Center website | (575) 646-5297 |
Supplemental Workshop Materials
| Document | Related Workshop | Author |
| Survival Skills in Graduate School | How to Survive Graduate School | Dean Lacey |
| Social Networking Resources |
Not Available Spring 2013 |
Dean Lacey |
Workshop Descriptions
Alternative Opportunities in Higher Education
Date: Friday, January 25, 2013
Speaker: Dr. Linda Lacey, Dean of Graduate School
Place: Sen. Gallery Room 304 (Corbett Center)
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Description: This workshop is one of a series of workshops presented by the Graduate School for the Preparing Future Faculty program. The purpose of these workshops is to help prepare students who are interested in becoming a teacher in a community college or a university.
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Mentors and Mentees:
Building a Productive Relationship (Teaching Academy Workshop)
Date: Friday, February 8, 2013
Speaker: Dr. Linda Lacey, Dean of Graduate School
Place: Milton Hall Room 50
Time: 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Description: Learn strategies to help you excel in graduate school such as forming study groups, networking with others, research, time management skills, proposal writing, and written and oral communication skills.
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Outcome Assessment
Date: Friday, February 15, 2013
Speaker: Dr. Shelly Stoval, Senior Program Specialist, Associate Provost
Place: Sen. Chamber Room 302 (Corbett Center)
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Description: This workshop is one of a series of workshops presented by the Graduate School for the Preparing Future Faculty program. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to ask questions regarding the topic. This workshop is on how to do formative, classroom assessment to improve student learning, and includes some information on "Scholarly Teaching".
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How to Survive Graduate
School
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2013
Speaker: Dr. Loui Reyes, Associate Dean of Graduate School
Place: Sen. Chamber Room 302 (Corbett Center)
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Description: Learn strategies to help you excel in graduate school such as forming study groups, networking with others, research, time management skills, proposal writing, and writ,ten and oral communication skills.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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How to Apply to Graduate School
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Speaker: Dean Lacey, Graduate School
Place: Sen. Chamber Room 302 (Corbett Center)
Time: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Description: Learn the importance of deciding which school to attend, GPA scores, and programs of study. Includes tips for presenting a successful application and obtaining funding.
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How to Finance Graduate
School
Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Speaker: Dr. Linda Lacey, Dean of Graduate
School
Place: Sen. Gallery Room 304 (Corbett Center)
Time: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Purpose: Graduate school tuition and books are more expensive than undergraduate tuition so it is important to know how to pay for graduate school before accepting an offer to a graduate school program.
SLEEP for Academic Success
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2013
Speaker: Dr. Ralph Crabbe, Counseling Psychologist
Place: Sen. Chamber Room 302 (Corbett Center)
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Purpose: Tips for managing stress for better sleep, the importance of sleep and how does it help to achieve a higher GPA. These tips can help you ease stress and hopefully get a better night's sleep.
Career Services Smorgasbord: Tips for Launching a Job Search in a Timely Manner
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Speaker: Roseanne Bensley, Director of Career Services
Place: Sen. Gallery Room 304 (Corbett Center)
Time: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Description: Topics include success at our Employment Extravaganza, how to establish and be successful with AggieTRAK account, and creating resumes with Optimal Resume.
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The Job Search
Date: Friday, March 15, 2013
Speaker: Dr. Monica Torres (English),
Dr. Ginger Dickson (Counseling & Ed Psychology), Dr. Stefan Zollner (Physics)
Place: Colfax Room 210 (Corbett Center)
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description: This workshop is one of a series of workshops presented by the Graduate School for the Preparing Future Faculty program. The speakers will be a part of a panel and will provide students with useful information.
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How to Write a CV/Resume
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Speaker: Roseanne Bensley, Assoc. Director Career Services
Place: Sen. Gallery Room 304 (Corbett Center)
Time: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Description:Learn tips on how to effectively write a professional
Curriculum Vitae of Resume.
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Presentations of Journals
Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Speaker: Dean Lacey, Graduate School
Place: New Mexico Room 324(Corbett Center)
Time: 12:00 PM-2:30 PM
Description:
This workshop is one of a series of workshops presented by the Graduate School for the Preparing Future Faculty program. The speakers will be a part of a panel and will provide students with useful information.
Honors Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Place: Corbett Center Auditorium
Description: Each semester, the Graduate School honors graduate students who have maintained 4.0 G.P.A. Students will receive a certificate. Students receiving awards should arrive at 6:45 pm.
First Mondays
Graduate students, Graduate Alumni, Undergraduate Students and Friends of the Graduate School can network with one another from multiple disciplines to foster interdisciplinary relationships. Stop by, even if its only for 10 minutes, for light refreshments. Contact Sabrina Zamora at szamora@nmsu.edu for questions.
Future dates are: March 4th 2013, April 1st 2013 and May 6th 2013
Career Services
Orientation
Date: Throughout the semester
Location: Garcia Annex, Rm. 224
Time: Please see website: http://careerservices.nmsu.edu
Phone: (575) 646-1631
Description:Provides resources such as relevant websites, and techniques about the do’s and don’t of an interview.
Student Success Center
Date: Throughout the semester
Time: Please visit website: http://ssc.nmsu.edu/hardman/services/index.html
Phone: (575) 646-3136
Description: Provides outreach services such as speed reading, concentration and memory, critical thinking, overcoming procrastination, preparation for graduate school, stress management and much more!
Teaching Academy
Date: Throughout the semester
Website: http://www.teaching.nmsu.edu/
Time:
Please visit the Teaching Academy for dates and times of
workshops
Phone:(575) 646-2204
Description:Offers workshops such as writing, emotional awareness; mental health, vocal power, communication skills, mentoring for graduate assistants, web 2.0 and much more!
Writing Center
Website: http://www.nmsu.edu/~english/resources/writingcenter/
Location: Clara Belle Williams Hall, Room 102
Phone: (575) 646-5297
Description: Free service available to NMSU students. Writers at any level of experience are welcome. Works with students on all aspects of proofreading and editing.
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