Off and Running - How to Get a Head Start on Your Graduate Career

Wednesday, September 16
2:00-3:30pm | 198 Young

As you embark upon your new career as a graduate student, you may wonder how you can make the most out of this experience while preparing for your eventual career either in academia or beyond. The first portion of this workshop explores ways to connect your graduate school experience with your future career goals, explore opportunities unique to the graduate school experience and how to build your career and career options while still in graduate school. The second part gives practical tips on how to develop your professional portfolio and curriculum vitae. You will also learn how to exercise proven strategies to enhance your marketability for future careers.

Workshop Leader: Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center/ Professional Development Services, Office of Graduate Studies

Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center, the Week of Orientation and Welcome & the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Presidential Management Fellowship Information Session

Wednesday, September 23
Noon-1:30pm | 106 Olson Hall

Would you believe that there is a program that allows those completing advanced degrees streamlined access to satisfying, challenging and stable employment with federal agencies?  Would you believe there is earning potential in the six figure range attainable within 10 years with the same program?  It exists! 

This rigorous two-year paid program includes 80-hours of training each year, challenging assignments, accelerated promotions, and opportunities to network between agencies. Fellows are hired by agencies to work on domestic and international issues in public administration, technology, science, criminal justice, health, financial management and many other fields.

Come learn more about the prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Program.  We will provide tips on applying and information on opportunities throughout the US (Yes, even the West Coast!) Come learn about unexpected ways to use your research, writing and advanced studies to make a real impact. ALL Disciplines encouraged to attend!

Applications (available October 1st) can be found at http://www.pmf.opm.gov  

Workshop Leader: Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center/ Professional Development Services, Office of Graduate Studies.

Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center & the Office of Graduate Studies (Professors for the Future and the Professional Development Series).

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Career Assessment Series: Part 1 - SkillScan/Values

Monday, September 28
2:00-4:00pm |See Below for Registration Process

The SkillScan assessment allows you to identify your transferable skills through an engaging, interactive card-sort process in our workshop. The Values assessment helps you to better understand your underlying work needs and to determine which of these are most important to you in the job setting.

This workshop is designed specifically for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars seeking a better understanding of your skill sets and values and how these might apply to your career path.

To register for this workshop you must first purchase the SkillScan and Values assessment recording forms from the UCD Bookstore:

1) Go to the Trade Counter in the far back right corner of main UCD bookstore and ask to purchase each of the assessments,

- Professional Pack Report Form for ICC Workshop ($3.25).
- Values Driven Work for ICC Workshop ($3.79).

Workshop Leader: Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Career and Professional Development Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies & Internship & Career Center

Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Overcoming Writer's Block

Wednesday, October 7
4:30-5:30pm | 21 Olson

Are you struggling with the process of trying to write? Would you like to learn some tricks of the academic writing trade to overcome those dry spells when writing just seems impossible? Join us for this workshop designed to help participants conquer their writer's block and take charge of their writing projects no matter how large or small - from the dissertation/thesis, to journal articles and proposals, or even papers for classes.

No registration necessary.

Instructor: Marlene Clarke, Ph.D., University Writing Program
Marlene Clarke earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English from San Francisco State University and her Ph.D. in English from UC Berkeley. While completing her doctoral studies and writing her dissertation on Middle English romances, she taught first-year writing and basic writing classes.

Dr. Clarke has co-authored two textbooks. Currents of Inquiry (with Nancy Morrow) is designed for use in first-year writing classes; Retellings (with A. G. Clarke) is designed for use in introductory literature classes or classes in literature and composition. Her work on Retellings also led Dr. Clarke to design a new course, Humanities 8, which focuses on the retellings of narratives from a variety of cultural, ethnic, gender, and temporal perspectives. She was one of the early editors of Prized Writing, an anthology of some of the exceptional writing done by UC Davis students, and is currently an associate editor for Writing on the Edge, a journal about writing and the teaching of writing that is published at UC Davis and that has a national circulation.

Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Writing a Curriculum Vitae

For doctoral and master's candidates seeking academic careers or high-level research positions in industry or government, this 50-minute workshop provides the format, content and purpose of the CV. No registration necessary.

Friday, October 9
Noon-1:00pm | 114 South Hall

Wednesday, October 28
Noon-1:00pm | 114 South Hall

Thursday, November 12
Noon-1:00pm | 114 South Hall

Thursday, December 3
Noon-1:00pm | 114 South Hall

Workshop Leaders: Cynthia Goldberg, M.Ed., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center & Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center/ Professional Development Services, Office of Graduate Studies

Sponsored by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services at the Internship and Career Center, and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Careers in Higher Education Colloquium

This seminar series is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in postsecondary careers. Faculty and personnel directors from teaching, research and private colleges will provide information on issues unique to their type of institution. Topics include:

• Instruction on the application process.

• What to expect during the interview.

• Questions commonly asked.

Community Colleges
Tuesday, October 13
3:00-5:00pm | Cabernet Room, Silo

4-Year Comprehensive Colleges
Monday, November 2
4:00-6:00pm | Cabernet Room, Silo

Research/Private Institutions
Thursday, November 19
3:00-5:00pm | Cabernet Room, Silo

Workshop Leaders: Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Coordinator, Internship & Career Center/Graduate Studies & Cynthia Goldberg, M.Ed., Coordinator, Internship and Career Center

Co-sponsored by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services at the Internship and Career Center, and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Stress Management: Using Breathing, Imagery, and Muscle Relaxation

Thursday, October 15
10:00-11:30am | 114 South Hall

This workshop is open to all Graduate Students. Participants will learn about the nature and impact of stress. Participants will also be introduced to different stress management techniques, including the use of breathing exercises, imagery and visualization, and muscle relaxation. This interactive workshop will be both didactic and experiential in nature.

BEWARE - You may leave this workshop experiencing odd sensations of relaxation!

Workshop Leader: Dr. Agnes Kwong, Psychologist, CAPS
Dr. Kwong is a licensed psychologist and the Coordinator of Graduate Student Counseling Services at CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). Her areas of specialty and interest include, but are not limited to, Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) mental health, International student mental health, Graduate student mental health, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, cultural adjustment, issues of oppression, and supervision and training.

Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series)

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Grammar & Sentence-Crafting for Graduate Students

Thursday, October 15
4:30-6:00pm | 27 Olson

This 90 minute workshop will review grammar and will teach you how to use craft sentences to shape the style of your writing. You will learn to how to use the active and passive voice, modifying clauses, parallel structure, action verbs, and concrete nouns to make your style clear, concise, and effective.

Please Bring An Electronic Copy Of A Short Piece of Your Writing That You Would Like To Revise.

No registration necessary.

Instructors: Eric Schroeder, Ph.D. & Marlene Clarke, Ph.D., University Writing Program

Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Translating the Advanced Degree: Transferable Skills Workshop

Monday, October 19
Noon-1:30pm | 114 South Hall

Every graduate student and postdoctoral scholar has a wealth of skills that can be transferred outside of academia.  Join us for this interactive workshop/ discussion to help you identify what these skills are and how they can be your ticket to many different types of exciting career opportunities beyond academia.  Even if you do not plan to leave academia, you will want to take stock of the many skills and abilities you've developed as a graduate student or postdoc. No registration necessary.

Workshop Leaders: Janice Morand, Ph.D., Coordinator, Health & Biological Sciences, Internship and Career Center and Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Career and Professional Development Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies & Internship & Career Center

Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center & the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Grant Writing in the Sciences

Tuesday, October 20
3:00-4:30pm | Cabernet Room, Silo - Please register here

Scholars rely on funding yet aren’t always taught how to get it.  This workshop covers the basics of grant writing:  analyzing the funding source, understanding the audience, and revising for 100% clarity.  Learn common reasons grants are rejected, where to go for help, how to handle collaborative writing, and how to optimize your writing process.

Workshop Leader: Eric Schroeder, Ph.D., University Writing Program
Eric Schroeder teaches a wide range of advanced composition courses for the University Writing Program, including journalism, business and technical communication, writing for teachers, and has taught adjunct writing courses in a variety of disciplines: engineering, history, genetics, philosophy, psychology, computer science, African-American studies, and American studies. He also teaches courses for the English Department, the American Studies Program, the Integrated Studies Program, and the Nature and Culture Program. In summer, he teaches courses for the UCD Summer Session Abroad program, leading classes in Australia, South Africa, and Scotland. With John Boe he co-edits Writing on the Edge, a nationally recognized journal in the field of composition studies, and for the English Department at UCD he edits Prized Writing, an annual anthology of award-winning student writing. He is the recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award and has taught at UCD since 1984.

Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Revising & Organizing for Grad Students & Postdocs

Wednesday, October 21
Noon-1:30pm | 126 Voorhies

Many scholars struggle with the process of revision and organization! Mastering these skills is an essential process for writing success as a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar. This 90 minute workshop will examine strategies for effectively revising and organizing your writing for dissertations, journal articles, proposals, etc. and help you gain both expertise and confidence in the process.

No registration necessary.

Workshop Leader: Sarah Perrault, Ph.D., Faculty Member, University Writing Program

Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Ethics & Guidelines Governing the Conduct of Research Involving Human Subjects: Overview of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Thursday, October 22
Noon-1:30pm | 307 South Hall

Are you planning to work with human subjects?

If so, it is essential that you understand the IRB process and the regulations and ethics that govern this research. This 90-minute presentation will demystify the IRB process and is intended for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research staff who intend to or are currently undertaking research projects involving human subjects. The seminar will provide an overview of the history, ethics and regulations involved in the protection of human research subjects. An understanding of IRB application process and human subject protocols will be covered and your questions answered. No registration is necessary.

Workshop Leader: Eric Mah, Director, Institutional Review Board Administration. 

Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies (the Professional Development Series) and the IRB Administration.

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Interfolio File/Dossier Service Information Session

Monday, October 26
Noon-1:30pm | 126 Voorhies Hall

• On  the Job Market or Going on the Market Soon?
• Need to Open a Dossier File or Request New Letters of  Recommendation?
• Would You Like to Create an Online Portfolio of  Your Work?
  

Interfolio is a convenient online file service that partners with the Internship & Career Center to help you showcase and share your work online and simplify the application process. With Interfolio’s suite of tools, you can build and enhance your career, knowing your documents are secure and can be easily shared or delivered.

Join us for this workshop on how to use Interfolio and get the most out of this service.  Contact Teresa Dillinger tldillinger@ucdavis.edu for more information.  

All Graduate Students and Faculty Members are cordially invited to attend! No registration necessary.

Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center & the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series)

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Career Assessment Series: Part 2 -The Myers-Brigg Type Indicator Assessment

Tuesday, October 27
2:00-4:00pm |See Below for Registration Process

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is an assessment tool that links personality type to career choices. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars seeking to learn about personality styles and how they impact your career decisions and choices. 

To register for this workshop you must first purchase the MBTI assessment from the UCD Bookstore.

1) Go to the Trade Counter in the far back right corner of main UCD bookstore and ask to purchase the:

MBTI Form M Career Report for ICC Workshop ($14.20).

2) Save your receipt! You will need your transaction number (located on the upper right portion of your receipt) to register for this workshop.

3) Have your receipt ready and go to https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/graduates/MBTIsignUp.htm to register and for instructions on how to take the assessment online by the Monday, October 26th deadline.

You will receive the room location once you have successfully registered.

Questions? Please contact Teresa Dillinger at tldillinger@ucdavis.edu

Workshop Leaders: Janice Morand, Ph.D., Coordinator, Health & Biological Sciences, Internship and Career Center and Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Career and Professional Development Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies & Internship & Career Center

Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Writing Scientific Papers

Wednesday, November 4
3:00-4:30pm | 126 Voorhies

Writing scientific papers requires the ability to successfully communicate the results of your work. The quality of your research may be judged on your ability to organize this information in the form of a scientific paper.  Fortunately, scientific papers usually follow a very consistent format of introduction, methods, results, and discussion.   Our workshop leader will help you learn effective techniques to enable you write up your research with concision and clarity, and then get your paper published in a peer-reviewed journal.

No Registration Necessary.

Workshop Leader: Sarah Perrault, Ph.D., Faculty Member, University Writing Program

Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Finding Balance: Time Management and Values Clarification for Grad Students

Thursday, November 5
2:00-3:30pm | 114 South Hall

Do you wonder where your time goes? Are you finding it difficult to juggle self-care, graduate school, friendships, partnerships, family relationships, your job, and more? The goals of this workshop are to help grad students gain tools to help manage their multiple responsibilities, to gain insight into the personal barriers to more effective time management, and to explore and clarify values that can help grad students prioritize their multiple demands. This interactive workshop will be both didactic and experiential.

Workshop Leader: Dr. Agnes Kwong, Psychologist, CAPS
Dr. Kwong is a licensed psychologist and the Coordinator of Graduate Student Counseling Services at CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). Her areas of specialty and interest include, but are not limited to, Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) mental health, International student mental health, Graduate student mental health, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, cultural adjustment, issues of oppression, and supervision and training.

Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series)

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Writing a Dissertation

Saturday, November 7
12:30-6:00pm | 2 Wellman Hall - Please register here

Writing a dissertation can be a difficult and lonely process.  Come learn and share practical strategies for completing your dissertation successfully.

Our workshop instructors are faculty in the University Writing Program: Sarah Perrault, Eric Schroeder, and David Masiel.

Topics to be covered include:

• What is a dissertation?
• How do you set deadlines for such a massive project?
• How do you formulate, focus and develop a research question?
• How should a review of the literature function?
• How can you work most effectively with faculty advisors?

We will explore steps in the process of writing your dissertation, tactics for time management and organization, stages in the writing process, strategies for integrating material from sources, and techniques of maintaining momentum and a positive attitude.
 
We will also have breakout sessions to provide discipline-specific information about the dissertation writing process.

Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Career Assessment Series: Part 3 - The Strong Interest Inventory

Monday, November 9
2:00-4:00pm |See Below for Registration Process

The Strong Interest Inventory with helps you identify your interests and is frequently used to increase self-awareness and self-knowledge in career planning process.  This assessment will allow you to and compare the similarity of your interests with satisfied workers in a variety of occupations to help you determine your best career fit.

This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars seeking to learn about personality styles and how they impact your career decisions and choices. 

To register for this workshop you must first purchase the Strong Interest Inventory assessment from the UCD Bookstore.

1) Go to the Trade Counter in the far back right corner of main UCD bookstore and ask to purchase the:

Strong Interest Inventory Profile for ICC Workshop ($9.92).

2) Save your receipt! You will need your transaction number (located on the upper right portion of your receipt) to register for this workshop.

3) Have your receipt ready and go to https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/graduates/SIIsignUp.htm to register and for instructions on how to take the assessment online by the Friday, November 6th deadline.

You will receive the room location once you have successfully registered.

Questions? Please contact Teresa Dillinger at tldillinger@ucdavis.edu

Workshop Leaders: Janice Morand, Ph.D., Coordinator, Health & Biological Sciences, Internship and Career Center and Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Career and Professional Development Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies & Internship & Career Center

Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Preparing for Your Qualifying Exam: Strategies for Success in Any Department

Monday, November 16
Noon-2:00 pm | Cabernet Room, Silo

For many graduate students the qualifying exam is one of the most uncertain, stressful, and time consuming aspects of their graduate education.

Although the content and structure of qualifying examinations varies widely by discipline, this workshop focuses on universal "strategies for success" that will be valuable to graduate students in all departments. Dr. Louis Grivetti will present a one hour lecture followed by one hour of examples and questions.  No registration is necessary.

Contact Teresa Dillinger tldillinger@ucdavis.edu for more information. 

Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series)

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