Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

From the Chronicle of Higher Education, this article is a useful read for those entering graduate school and a great reminder for those already in the thick of their programs. It covers 10 tips to help graduate students set themselves up for success, some more obvious (time management skills) and some less so (don't waste your time competing).

As a graduate student, you may be the first person to recognize when a peer, or a student in a course you are teaching, needs help. This website, provided by CAPS, gives a list of resources to help you find support for classmates and students who struggle with a variety of issues including sexual assault, eating disorders, depression, and many more.

Interested in becoming a leader in campus graduate housing life? Consider applying to become a Community Associate (CA). Working with the Graduate Life Office (GLO), CAs work to foster a sense of community among graduate students living in on-campus housing by planning and coordinating a variety of social, educational, and recreational events throughout the year. CAs are an important part of campus life!

The Graduate Teaching Consultants program is an opportunity for experienced TAs to use their expertise to support other graduate students and promote excellence in teaching. Consultants provide direct support to their peers in the form of consultations, workshops, and course observation. See the CTL website to apply to be a consultant. 

If you have an interest in sustainability, and are one of the many graduate students that works in a laboratory space for your research, Cardinal Green Labs is for you! The program aims to provide resources specifically tailored for laboratories to help them operate as sustainably as possible.  Check out this site to learn what best practices you can implement in your lab, from energy and water conservation to resource sharing and recycling.

Co-sponsored by the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology, this Clayman Institute study analyzes the barriers to the retention and advancement of women in technology in Silicon Valley. It identifies women in mid-level positions as at the most critical juncture of the career ladder, given that gender-related barriers tend to converge here. This reference equips women graduate students who are considering careers in industry with knowledge for selecting employers and evaluating workplace cultures, so as to choose the most fruitful career path.