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Classes begin for the 2020-2021 academic year at Michigan State University.
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International Conversation | Community Gathering from the Office of International Studies
Please join us for a virtual community gathering! Bring a cup of coffee, tea, afternoon snack, or evening dessert and join us for an opportunity to connect as an internationally-oriented community. This gathering is a great chance for people to meet members of the College of Education with interests in international, global or comparative education.… Read More »
CED Fellowship Info Session
Online (via Zoom or similar)The College of Education's Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Kristine L. Bowman will host an open forum about two funding programs. This session will include summaries about the programs and an opportunity to ask questions. The session will be recorded. Summer Research Development Fellowship (SRDF): $6,000 fellowships support students just completing their first… Read More »
MSU College of Education Doctoral Convocation
Online (via Zoom or similar)Michigan State University has decided to postpone all in-person commencement and convocation ceremonies. This includes the College of Education doctoral convocation ceremony, originally scheduled for December 18, 2020. However, we are planning to hold a live virtual ceremony to recognize each student graduating with their Ph.D., Ed.D., or Ed.S. degree and celebrate their achievements. The… Read More »
From CV to Resume (and Why)
Online (via Zoom or similar)CVs and resumes have some similarities: They highlight your accomplishments and are often required when you apply for a job. But their differences are important, and it’s essential that graduate students understand how these documents differ—not only in format, but in the goals for each document. In this session, Megan Jursch (SHRLR) will teach you… Read More »
Writing A Dissertation During a Pandemic
Online (via Zoom or similar)Please join the Chicano/Latino Studies (CLS) Program for a Virtual Coffee/Tea Chat on the dissertation journey. During this hour-long chat, panelists will talk about their own experiences and challenges, including how they have kept themselves motivated during a pandemic. Register here! Featured speakers: Christian V. Ramirez—successfully defended his dissertation in Feb. 2021 (CLS and Sociology dual… Read More »
Racial Mismatch btw. Education Ph.D. Students & Faculty
Online (via Zoom or similar)Accepted to Assimilate: Implications for Racial Mismatch Between Education Ph.D. Students and Their Faculty Graduate schools of education enroll the highest percentage of Black, Latinx and other racially minoritized students, yet their tenure-track and tenured faculties remain overwhelmingly white. While scholars have interrogated the implications of racial "mismatch" in K-12 classrooms as well as teacher… Read More »
Nailing the Online Interview
Online (via Zoom or similar)More and more jobs—be they academic or not—are using online interviews as the starting point for hiring qualified candidates. This trend is likely to continue, so smart students are learning how to use this platform to their advantage. In this workshop Kayon Hall (Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education) will share the ins and outs of online interviewing so that you… Read More »
Navigating the Ph.D. (Session 1)
Online (via Zoom or similar)This interactive online writing workshop is designed to help you develop an individualized plan for graduate writing, especially comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals, and dissertations. Session 1 is generally designed for students in the early years of their Ph.D. study. In this 3-hour workshop, plans for time management and working with others, especially during these unprecedented… Read More »
Navigating the Ph.D. (Session 2)
Online (via Zoom or similar)This interactive online writing workshop is designed to help you develop an individualized plan for graduate writing, especially comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals, and dissertations. Session 2 is designed for students in the latter years of their Ph.D. study. In this 3-hour workshop, the focus will be on developing and maintaining productive and effective writing processes… Read More »