Thanks to the new EAD/HALE representative to COGS: Mandy Maxwell (maxwe118@msu.edu) for providing the following information from the February meeting. Dave Byelich, director of the Office of Planning and Budgets discussed the key points of Differential Tuition: The new fee structure may charge students based on the number of individual credit hours a student takes… Read More »
Miscellaneous
New "Drop In" Group at the MSU Counseling Center
The MSU Counseling Center is excited to announce a new drop-in group called, “Drop In and Be Well”. The group is a structure, rotating, 4-session psycho-educational series on: Managing thoughts and feelings Healthy relationships Healthy sleep Stress Management Session will be held on Wednesdays, 1-2pm and Thursdays, 4-5pm each week. All will be held in… Read More »
New Issue: Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education is pleased to announce the following new issue of Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice. Click here to access the articles of your choice by using your NASPA member login. Current Issue: Volume 51, Issue 1 (2014) Matthew R. Wawrzynski Executive Editor Heather Rowan-Kenyon Associate Editor,… Read More »
Call for Papers: Higher Education Research & Development Special Issue
Call for Papers: Queering the Academy: New Directions in LGBT Research in Higher Education Special 2015 issue of Higher Education and Research Development Manuscript Submission Deadline: August 31, 2014 Anticipated Publication: late April 2015 Guest Editor: Associate Professor Louisa Allen, University of Auckland The relationship between higher education (HE) and queer theory presents an interesting paradox.… Read More »
Volunteers Needed: Neighborhood Engagement Centers (NECs) Qualitative Survey
Under the direction of Dr. Kris Renn and in partnership with the Neighborhood Engagement Centers (NECs), we are currently conducting a qualitative study about why some students do not use the tutoring services offered in their NECs. This inquiry specifically focuses on students who are under-represented in the usage reports of NECs, namely white men,… Read More »
Graduate Assistant Tab on Human Resources Webpage
The Human Resources webpage (www.hr.msu.edu) has been updated to include a separate Graduate Assistant tab. The new tab: Grad/Prof/Undergrad Asst is located in the tan colored section at the top of the page. The following links will be under that tab: Hiring Information Criminal Background Check Information Graduate School Information Graduate Employees Union (GEU) Student… Read More »
Call for Instructors: Fall 2014 Sections for EAD 315: Student Leadership Training
EAD 315 Course Description EAD 315 is a three-credit, pass/no pass course. Curriculum topics include leadership theories, leadership skills, self-awareness and efficacy, communication, diversity, interculturalism, ethics, teamwork, and group dynamics. Facilitators are encouraged to facilitate both experiential and discussion-based learning that enables students to practice and reflect on the leadership skills they develop during the… Read More »
Changes to Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Formatting: Take Note!!
Changes to Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Formatting have been approved by The University Committee on Graduate Studies. The changes are effective immediately. Updates have been made to: The Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guide The Formatting Tutorial The Approval Form (a fillable PDF) The General Thesis and Dissertation Home Page Formatting should be easier for… Read More »
January Newsletter from COGS!!
The January edition of the COGS Newsletter is available. Here’s what you’ll find: An invitation to the Awards Convocation January’s Full Council Meeting Highlights COGS 2013-2014 Disciplinary Leadership Award Winners COGS Upcoming Events 2014 Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week: April 6-12 New EAD representative to COGS: Mandie Maxwell, first year SAA MA student. Please… Read More »
AERA-Related Deadlines
Please be aware of the following deadlines: Applications for Institute on Statistical Analysis: February 10, 2014 Call for Education Research Conference Proposals: February 20, 2014 AERA-MET Dissertation Fellowship Program: March 3, 2014