Graduate Student News

Week of November 8, 2021

Greetings <<First Name>> from the Office of Student Services and Graduate Studies! Below is important news and information for graduate students in the Department of Educational Studies.

Autumn 2021 Upcoming Important Dates

• November 11: Veteran's Day observed -- no classes, offices closed.
• November 24: Thanksgiving Break Begins - no classes, offices open.
• November 25-26: Thanksgiving Day & Indigenous Peoples' Day observed - no classes, offices closed.

Changes to 2022 Academic Calendar

As you may already know, the Office of the University Registrar recently distributed a message regarding changes to the University’s academic calendar. These changes will impact the spring semester, summer term, and Graduate Associate appointment dates. Please visit the link for more details.

You're Invited to Chat with the Chair

You’re invited to join Dr. Lori Patton Davis, Chair of the Department of Educational Studies, for our Chat with the Chair on Tuesday, November 9 at 5 p.m. on Zoom. This is an open forum for you to bring up any topics you would like to discuss. As we approach the final month of the autumn semester, we want to make sure you have the chance to let us know how the department can best support our students.

Having it all? Balancing grad school, parenting, and work during a pandemic

Join this event, part of the Educational Studies Graduate Student Professional Development Series, on November 16 at 4 p.m. Are you trying to have it all? The presenters (Jackie von Spiegel and Paul Gregor) have been working full-time as learning center professionals, pursuing PhDs, and parenting young children - all during a pandemic. It’s not easy! Although we don’t have all the answers, we will share the results of a survey of full-time professionals who are also parenting and in graduate school. Learn tips and tools to help you balance your life and connect with others in similar life situations.

Critical Issues in Education Faculty Panel

If you are interested in learning more about issues being explored by our faculty, consider attending this event on November 18 at 5 p.m. This panel of Ed Studies faculty members will dive into topics relevant to anyone wanting to pursue a career in our various educational areas. Join to hear current faculty discuss their research, their courses, and hot topics in their fields.

50% QualLab GRA Position Opening - SP22

The QualLab Graduate Research Associate will work in a team environment in 399-341 Ramseyer Hall supporting the program through various responsibilities, including conducting consultations on qualitative research designs, coordinating and tracking consultations, collaborating with the director on major events, writing resource guides and expanding website resources, and working with the QualLab Graduate Student Board. The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $2,364.45/month. 
Appointment Dates: January 1, 2022 – August 15, 2022, with potential for rehire of 12-month appointment for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Interested applicants should send a Resume/CV and short cover letter to Dr. Penny A. Pasque by November 19.

Open Graduate Consultant Position in the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning

The Institute for Teaching and Learning is seeking to fill a 25% FTE (10 hours per week) Graduate Consulting (GTA) position. The position will begin in Spring 2022, and continue through Autumn 2023, contingent upon successful performance and enrollment status. Applicants must be current graduate students with at least one year of independent teaching and be enrolled through Summer 2023. Applicants who have previously served as Teaching Orientation facilitators for the Drake Institute are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be open through Friday, November 19.

EHE Graduate Scholarship Applications Now Open

The College of Education and Human Ecology awards scholarships each year to graduate students enrolled in, or plan on enrolling in a degree program in the college. Grad student scholarship applications are open now and will be due March 1.

Applications Open for the Hayes Graduate Research Forum Until Friday

The Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum showcases the innovative and exemplary research being conducted by Ohio State graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the full range of graduate degree programs and research topics and facilitates fruitful exchanges between students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, the administration, and the public. This will be the first year that postdoctoral scholars will have the opportunity to present. Cash prizes, totaling more than $14,000, will be awarded to the top-judged presentations in each academic area for graduate students. There will be separate sessions for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Abstracts for the 2022 forum will be accepted October 4 through November 12. The 36th Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum will take place on March 4, 2022.

CSEEES 2022-23 Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Competition

The Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies at Ohio State is now accepting applications for Summer 2022 and Academic Year 2022-23 Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships. Applications are being sought from undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who are engaged in a course of study requiring advanced language and area studies training in a language(s) of Eastern Europe and Eurasia, including Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Turkish, and Uzbek. The fellowship offers a stipend and tuition support. Full details on the fellowship, eligibility, and application process can be found on the competition's webpage.
Please come to an information session in November or December to learn more about the fellowship and how to craft a strong application!
Application deadline: February 1, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Eileen Kunkler.

Job Posting: Student Assistant for Diverse and Inclusive Media with ODEE

Student assistants for diverse and inclusive media on the distance education team help advance this mission in a variety of ways. From capturing images of diversity throughout the OSU campus to cataloging images for use in distance education courses, DE student assistants will help tell the story of a diverse and inclusive campus in a fun and relaxed work environment. Questions? Contact Carol Hemmerly.

Events this week

For a full list of upcoming events, visit our events website.