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Professional Development Workshops Fall 2012

Professional Development Workshops Fall 2012. TRANSITIONING TO THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY By: Neete Saha and Weronika Kusek. Introduction. Introductions Share your concerns. Advisor. Feel comfortable asking your faculty advisor/coordinator for help.

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Professional Development Workshops Fall 2012

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  1. Professional Development WorkshopsFall 2012 TRANSITIONING TO THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY By: NeeteSaha and Weronika Kusek

  2. Introduction • Introductions • Share your concerns

  3. Advisor • Feel comfortable asking your faculty advisor/coordinator for help. • This person will schedule your classes and help you plan your studies. • Be in touch with this person, email him/her with questions, etc. • Check your department’s website for information on plan of study, course catalog, assistantships and internships.

  4. Advisor and Plan of Study • Remember to find the deadline to turn it in • Departmental List Serves • Graduate Studies Division List Serve

  5. Classes • Always attend classes. • It is not only encouraged but expected of students to ask questions during lectures. • Make sure to participate in class discussions. • Don’t be late for your classes.

  6. Classroom Political Correctness • Be respectful towards other students and their opinions • Watch your language in the classroom setting – your opinion is valuable, but do not offend others • Sometimes intonation makes a difference. • In your written assignments also make sure to be politically correct.

  7. Blackboard Learn • Become familiar with Blackboard Learn. • Professors use this space to post your grades, post lectures and other materials. • Make sure to participate in online discussions or blogs.

  8. Campus Resources • The Ohio Link – the KSU library can order books for you from other universities. • Used vs. New Books, rent a book, etc. • Career Services • IT Services • Transportation Services • Counseling Services • Computer Labs • Legal Services • Less Expensive MS Office for students

  9. Academic Honesty • Cheating is not accepted in any form! It is also negatively perceived by both professors AND other students • Professors often provide study guides that help students prepare for exams. • Review the plagiarism policy. • Use proper citation required by your Professors such as APA, MLA and Chicago. • Personalize Research Consultations (PERC) are available in the KSU library. • Make sure to cite your previous work

  10. Communication • Feel free to talk to your professors after class. • Professors wait for students during their office hours. • It is acceptable and encouraged to email professors with questions. • Professors often tell their graduate students to refer to them by name.

  11. Tutoring • If you are struggling with class material you should contact your professor sooner rather than later. • You may want to look for tutoring centers such as: math lab, writing center, etc. • Don’t hesitate to ask your classmates for help. • Form study groups if necessary.

  12. Testing • Exam vs. Test • Study Guide • Essayvs. Multiple Choice vs. Fill in the Blank • Quiz • Assignments • Reflection Paper • Final Paper • Participation • Blogs

  13. Free Time • Check out the student organizations – you may find one that you will be interested in joining – it is a great way to find new friends • Graduate Student Senate (Gradfest, ect) • Rec Center – it is free and a lot of fun! They offer classes such as: Yoga, Pilates, etc. • Community: parks, kayaking, canoeing, etc. • The university organizes a variety of events, activities for students free of charge.

  14. Graduate Student Senate • Monthly Meetings • Gradfest – monthly – free pizza event • Graduate Research Symposium – April 19th • Grants and Awards available for graduate students

  15. Friends • Our advice: find a friend (roommate, classmate) who is American or has been in the US for a longer period of time. • In case of any questions, concerns, you should be comfortable asking this person for help. • Always keep his/hers number with you. • Conversation Partners • Peer Mentor (EHHS)

  16. Stores In Our Community • Grocery Stores offer some international foods • Home Market – they can order food for you • Acme, Save a Lot, Wal-Mart, Aldi • CVS, Walgreen’s, Drugmart

  17. Questions? Thank you.

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