Professional Development Support for Graduate Students

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"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."
— B.B. King

Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL)

Grad+ Programs

  • Overview: Seminars, articles, and recorded presentations addressing graduate student challenges, teaching, and writing.
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    • Endurance Seminar Series: Focused on challenges like emotional endurance and imposter syndrome.
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    • Writing Support: Weekly write-ins and retreats for thesis/dissertation progress.
      Grad+ Writing Support

Beginning January 23, 2025, this series takes place second-to-last Thursday of each month, from 10:30 am – 12:30pm, via Zoom

This is a NEW Grad+ Seminar Series offering in Spring 2025, led by Leslie Blood. Executive functioning skills are essential for academic success, yet not everyone benefits from the traditional time organization and planning approaches. This semester we are piloting Academic Development for Alternative Learning Styles to serve academics who want to discover new ways to improve their performance. If you want to explore new strategies to sharpen your long-term and permanent memory, devise plans to increase focus, and implement creative solutions for impulse control, this is the perfect seminar for you. Sign up today for customized strategies and support.

Beginning the week of January 27, 2025; see session day/time optionsÌý

The Grad+ Seminar Series led by Leslie Blood, PhD, will consist ofÌýweekly sessions to supportÌýgoal setting, planning and provide a clear understanding of how values should drive goals and habit structures. Students will find that these seminars provide a solid foundation which should reduce stress and help them find their place in the graduate community. The 12-week spring session will begin the week of Jan. 27 and run through April 22 (with no programming Spring Break week). All sessions will take place via zoom.

If you have not taken a full year of Grad+ Seminar, we recommend you start with the Introduction to Academic Success option. If you have completed a year or more of Grad+ Seminar, we recommend you sign up for the Advanced-Special Topics option.

The Writing Center

  • Support for Graduate Students: One-on-one sessions with writing specialists and opportunities to work with a consultant bi-monthly.
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Professional Development Workshops

  • Graduate School Workshops: Workshops to help students establish healthier work habits and prepare for diverse job markets.
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  • GradCO Professional Development Series: Collaborative workshops from multiple Colorado universities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
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Graduate Student Groups

  • Networking and Community: Groups designed to foster professional and personal connections.
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Conflict and Concern Resources

  • Comprehensive Support: Resources for addressing institutional and personal challenges.
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  • Ombuds Office: Confidential space to discuss university-related concerns.
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  • Student Support and Case Management: Assistance for mental health, housing, food insecurity, and other student concerns.
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  • Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution: Guidance on ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø's Honor Code and Code of Conduct violations.
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  • Student Legal Services: Legal support tailored for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø students.
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  • Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC): Addresses discrimination, harassment, and other equity issues.
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Research Misconduct Reporting

  • How to Report: Guidance on making a research misconduct allegation.
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Leave of Absence

  • Take Time Off: Apply for a leave of absence from ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø.
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