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Graduate Student Success Events

As a graduate student at UTSA you have the opportunity to take learning beyond the classroom, enhancing your academic experience in all stages of your graduate career.  By attending these free events, you will sharpen your skills in the areas of academic and professional/career development and you will take an active role in your success as a student and career professional.

NEW: Graduate Students now have the opportunity to receive a Graduate Student Success Certificate of Completion for attending 5 or more Graduate School sponsored workshops/events in any given semester.

Please review our complete list of current semester offerings. Use the key below to select the themes and stages that best describe your current status as a graduate student and your area of interest.

Themes	Stages
Academic	Early in Program
Professional Development	Middle of Program
Social / Networking	Late in Program
Doctoral Students

Visit the Online Resources page for a list of available online workshops.

International Students may also be interested in our International Graduate Student Success Series of workshops. 

 

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June 8 - TIME MANAGEMENT IN GRADUATE SCHOOL

(Registration is available for on-campus or webinar format)

 

ON-CAMPUS SESSION: REGISTER NOW
WEBINAR SESSION: REGISTER NOW

Description: Time Management in graduate school is imperative and an integral skill utilized by students to be successful throughout a graduate program. This workshop will provide useful tips and information on how to effectively manage time associated with a graduate student’s busy lifestyle. Topics covered include:

• Setting goals and priorities
• Developing a personalized schedule/calendar
• Setting expectations of time availability with family and friends
• Time-effective study tips
• Creating a life balance incorporating career responsibilities, academic coursework, and social/personal time.

This workshop is facilitated by The Graduate School office and is definitely worth your time!
 

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June 11 - EMPOWERMENT IN LEADERSHIP

 

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Main Campus, BB 3.04.18

REGISTER NOW

Description:  “Leadership is the challenge to be something more than average.” – Jim Rohn. The idea that leaders are born and not made is a misconception. Successful leadership starts with the ability to lead ourselves. Each of us has the ability to learn leadership skills and has the potential to be an effective leader through empowerment of others. Topics include a discussion on various facets of leadership, leadership through empowerment, and tips to sharpen your leadership skills. Facilitated by The Graduate School.
 

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June 15 - GRADUATE WRITING GAME PLAN

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Downtown Campus, FS 1.402

REGISTER NOW

Description: The topics discussed include:

• The differences in expectation from undergraduate writing to graduate level work
• The difference between revision and editing
• Creating a vision of writing as a process instead of a product
• Reading critically
• Proper quotation and citation methods
• Tips and tricks to avoid the most common errors in writing

At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should leave with an understanding of the standards to which they will be held when writing for a graduate-level course and feel empowered to seek any necessary aid during their graduate studies. These sessions are facilitated by the Judith G. Gardner Center for Writing Excellence.
 

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June 22 - THE GRAD’S SPEECH:  MANAGING AND MASTERING PRESENTATIONS
(Registration is available for on-campus or webinar format)

 

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Downtown Campus, FS 1.402

ON-CAMPUS SESSION: REGISTER NOW
WEBINAR SESSION: REGISTER NOW

Description: A significant portion of a student's time in graduate school is dedicated to developing and delivering in-class presentations. During this session students will 1) Receive tips on effective communication to improve presentation delivery 2) Learn to develop a presentation concept and content 3) Learn how to appropriately utilize PowerPoint software and 4) Take part in a presentation exercise.  If you would like to improve your presentation skills or simply revisit some tools and tips on effective presentation techniques, this is the workshop for you!  Presented by The Graduate School office.

 

 

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June 29 - LIBRARY RESEARCH SKILLS AND SERVICES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Downtown Campus, FS 1.402

REGISTER NOW

Description: Wondering how you can put the library to work for you as a graduate student? Attend this session to learn about services and resources especially for you. You'll learn how to search the library catalog efficiently, where to find the best resources for your discipline, how to find full-text dissertations in your area (yes, most of them are online!), and the process for requesting materials not owned by UTSA. Facilitated by UTSA Libraries.

 

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Multiple Dates - Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Webinars

 

Students whose program requires a thesis or dissertation are strongly encouraged to attend a formatting workshop or webinar. Each session covers the following information:

 

• The Graduate School's required formatting
• Review of the formatting template
• Preliminary and Final Deadlines
• Preliminary Draft process
• Final submission requirements (including printed copies, ProQuest, and doctoral survey)

To learn more or register for a formatting Summer 2013 formatting webinar, please click here.
 

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