Ongoing Services – updated 7/20/20
This Week’s Events:
1.TLOS COURSES AVAILABLE
2. INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMMING AND DATA SKILLS WORKSHOPS
3. GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFO SESSION
4. FIRST GENERATION PROFESSIONALS INITIATIVE
5. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
6. MOSS ARTS CENTER VIRTUAL SEASON PREVIEW
Administrative Announcements:
7. COMPREHENSIVE FEE PAYMENT PLAN FOR STUDENTS ON ASSISTANTSHIP – 1st posting
8. MESSAGE FROM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID – 1st posting
9. NEW PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING REDUCED COMPREHENSIVE FEES – 1st posting
10. TEAM SCIENCE CLASS, ALCE 5224 (FALL 2020) – 2nd posting
11. GTA WORKSHOP (GRAD 5004) REGISTRATION – 2nd posting
12. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 3rd posting
13. SIGN-UP FOR GRAD 5124 (FALL 2020) – 3rd posting
Jobs:
14. GA OPPORTUNITY IN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION – 1st posting
15. REIMAGINING diVersiTY GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION – 1st posting
16. BUILDING MANAGER POSTION AT THE GRADUATE LIFE CENTER FOR FALL 2020 – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY SURVEY- 3rd posting
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EVALUATING AUDITORY DISPLAY EXPERIMENT – 3rd posting
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
20. CETL & TLOS FALL COURSE DESIGN CLINIC FOR GTAs AND INSTRUCTORS
0. Ongoing Services – updated 5/11/20
· ALL WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
· CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html
· COOK COUNSELING: Contact McComas Hall offices at mailto:counseling@vt.edu or 540-231-6557
· IMMIGRATION ADVISING: email mailto:international@vt.edu or call 540.231.6527. (updated)
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at mailto:gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1.TLOS COURSES AVAILABLE
Technology Enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) has two courses with openings coming up. If you are interested in either of these courses, or would like to browse upcoming courses you can access our catalogue: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/ Contact Nikki Edwards at nikkie@vt.edu if you have questions.
August 3 – How can I use iClicker in a hybrid or fully online course? 2:00pm -3:00pm
August 6 – TopHat’s Virtual Classroom Tool 2:00pm – 4:00pm
2. INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMMING AND DATA SKILLS WORKSHOPS
Weeks of August 3 and August 17
Get a jump start before classes start on learning the programming, version control and data skills you need for your classes and research with a two-day online Software Carpentry workshop through the University Libraries! Workshops will take place the weeks of August 3rd and August 17th and involve interactive hands-on instruction by certified trainers with no experience necessary. We will cover foundations of working with the command prompt (Bash/Unix), version control (Git) and programming in either Python or R. Find out more and sign up at https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events/. For questions or additional information, email Data Education Coordinator Nathaniel Porter (ndporter@vt.edu).
3. GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFO SESSION
Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 3-4pm
Join the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion for an information session on over 60 of our Graduate School Certificates! Learn about our resources, and how you can add credentials to your completed Bachelor’s or a Masters or Doctoral program. Please register here: https://slate.to/xpzgYAlK Questions? Contact Dr. Shernita Lee at shernita@vt.edu.
4. FIRST GENERATION PROFESSIONALS INITIATIVE
Wednesday, August 5, 2-3pm
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s First Generation Professionals Initiative, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is hosting a virtual information session for first generation graduate students on our upcoming application cycle. The session will include an overview of the PMF Program, details on how to apply, and personal narratives from PMF alumni who identify as first generation students. First Generation students with advanced degrees (master’s or above) from all academic disciplines are encouraged to attend. Please help us spread the word to your students! Register in advance: https://pmf2021fgp.eventbrite.com
5. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
Wednesdays in August, 6pm
Come release stress and experience some inner peace with a free weekly guided meditation. These meditation sessions, led by trained and experienced facilitators, are an effortless way to relax and take a break from this constant worrying mind of ours. Sponsored by the SKY Happiness Club. Join the sessions here: http://tiny.cc/RelaxingWednesday
6. MOSS ARTS CENTER VIRTUAL SEASON PREVIEW
Thursday, August 6, 5:30-6:30pm,
Are you curious about what the Moss Arts Center (https://artscenter.vt.edu/) will be presenting in the coming season? If so, tune-in to the first ever virtual Season Preview here: https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/season-preview2020.html At this free, online event, learn about our planned 2020-2021 programs, enjoy a special guest performance, and chat with Executive Director Ruth Waalkes and Director of Programming Margaret Lawrence about the upcoming season. For more information, contact Jon at joncg@vt.edu.
7. COMPREHENSIVE FEE PAYMENT PLAN FOR STUDENTS ON ASSISTANTSHIP – 1st posting
Graduate students on an assistantship contract may choose to pay their comprehensive and commonwealth facilities and equipment fees using the Graduate Comprehensive Fee Payment Plan. Enrollment in the plan is possible after an eligible student has registered for classes and the department has entered the tuition remission award. The plan is available during the fall and spring semesters at no cost, with a new application required each semester. Fall enrollment deadline: 9/29/20.
8. MESSAGE FROM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID – 1st posting
If you applied for and were awarded financial aid, please remember to actively accept your Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan in Hokie SPA if you plan to use it. If you plan to use it and do not accept, it will not appear as a payment on your university bill. You may find instructions for viewing your financial aid offer and accepting or declining your loan here. If you are a new borrower, you also need to complete Entrance Counseling and your Master Promissory Note at the Federal Student Aid website. Please take of these items as soon as possible.
9. NEW PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING REDUCED COMPREHENSIVE FEES – 1st posting
In recognition of students living and studying away from the Blacksburg campus, comprehensive fees may be reduced for students enrolled in an all virtual schedule or who have only research hours/ independent study not located on campus. Students must certify that they will reside more than 50 miles from the Blacksburg campus for the entire semester. More information can be found on the Bursar website. To be considered, this form must be submitted by the last day to add courses each semester.
10. TEAM SCIENCE CLASS, ALCE 5224 (FALL 2020) – 2nd posting
Advance your skills for interdisciplinary teaming! Sign up in Hokie SPA for ALCE 5224: Team Science, Cooperation, and Interdisciplinary Work (CRN 90609). This is only the second time the course has been offered, and we plan more focus on “extreme teaming.” The learning opportunity will be enhanced with broad participation. If you have questions, contact Eric Kaufman, ekaufman@vt.edu.
11. GTA WORKSHOP (GRAD 5004) REGISTRATION – 2nd posting
A reminder that students who will be teaching assistants this fall and who have not already successfully completed GRAD 5004 in previous semesters should be signed up for the GTA Workshop for fall, 2020. Remember that students cannot sign themselves up for this class; students should contact their department/program graduate coordinators and ask to be registered for the class. Deadline for registration for this fall is August 14. More information about the GTA Workshop, including the link to the signup page (for graduate coordinators only) can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/courses-and-scheduling/graduate-school-courses/gta-workshop.html
12. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 3rd posting
The online platform for graduate student essays, RE: Reflections and Explorations, offered through the VT Institute for Policy and Governance (VTIPG), is a great vehicle to share your research ideas and work with a broader audience and to hone your analytical and writing capabilities too. All VT graduate students are eligible to offer essays as long as they address a policy, politics or governance issue or concern. Please read the submission guidelines here: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1FkKKB8IDxpMLM-EnJvvNTfUqxsvLkVIwo-yCJ2T28ls/edit?usp=sharing&pli=1 Dr. Max Stephenson, Professor of Public and International Affairs and Director of VTIPG, serves as editor and final arbiter of all submissions. Sign up now for a time slot for publication that suits your schedule using this Google Spreadsheet. When you sign up, please also send a brief 100-150 word abstract outlining what topic or concern you believe you will be considering in your submission to Heather Parrish (parrish1@vt.edu). That effort should provide a working title and clearly treat what policy or governance issue you expect to consider and suggest why it is significant. Available dates will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Please contact Ms. Parrish at the Institute for Policy and Governance.
13. SIGN-UP FOR GRAD 5124 (FALL 2020) – 3rd posting
Take your research to the next level! Sign up in Hokie SPA for GRAD 5124: Research Skills for Graduate Students, a 1-credit, pass/fail, fully-online course offered by University Libraries in fall 2020. Five discipline-specific sections are offered: Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, & Life Sciences; Engineering & Physical Sciences; Health Sciences; Social & Behavioral Sciences; and Arts & Humanities. Be sure to sign up for the section that relates to your subject area. Questions? Contact Lisa Becksford at lisab5@vt.edu.
14. GA OPPORTUNITY IN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION – 1st posting
The ideal candidate will have skills in some of the following: data analysis/display, familiarity with Kaptura/Canvas, and knowledge about disability. 20 hours per week. Please contact Bonnie Billingsley at billingsley@vt.edu for more information.
15. REIMAGINING diVersiTY GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION – 1st posting
Reimagining diVersiTy is a collaborative project comprised of researchers from Virginia Tech and is seeking a graduate student to improve university recruitment, retention, and outreach practices by participating in research projects, assisting with the development of training opportunities, and maintaining ongoing programs/activities. The applicant will work 15-20 hours per week at $20 per hour. Details about the qualifications, job duties, and to apply visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3885818. All applications must be submitted through Handshake by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 7, 2020. Only students shortlisted for the position will be contacted for an interview. If you have questions related to the position description, please email us at reimagining-diversity@vt.edu.
16. BUILDING MANAGER POSTION AT THE GRADUATE LIFE CENTER FOR FALL 2020 – 3rd posting
SECL building managers oversee daily operations of the GLC by monitoring service, safety, and security of this space created for graduate students. Duties include walking rounds, responding to issues, and completing reports, in addition to the facilitation of the co-curricular and administrative programs of the student center services and their events. GLC building managers are directly responsible for event management bookings, opening & closing of the building, and submitting of facility work orders and daily reports. Building managers must possess strong communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to move event equipment (tables and chairs). Currently we are looking for flexible staff members that are willing to work at least two shifts a week and have weekend availability. Building managers are paid $12/hr. To apply, please visit Virginia Tech’s Handshake page https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html . Search for the “SECL – Graduate Life Center Building Manager” position. If you have any questions, please email Steve Buchner (satlbuch@vt.edu).
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY SURVEY- 3rd posting
The 3D Interaction (3DI) research group at Virginia Tech invites you to participate in an online survey. Our team is investigating promising ways to interact with Augmented Reality displays in the future. In the survey, we would ask you to provide feedback on a video prototype we developed that showcases our visions of using Augmented Reality interfaces in everyday scenarios. The survey should take less than 30 minutes. Here is the link to the survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9t0ImMk5rCA9Gw5. Participants need to be at least 18 years of age and proficient English speakers. To participants who are students at Virginia Tech, your involvement in the study will not impact your grades or academic performance in any way. If you have any questions about the study, please contact Feiyu Lu at feiyulu@vt.edu. This experiment has been reviewed, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #20-519.
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EVALUATING AUDITORY DISPLAY EXPERIMENT – 3rd posting
Volunteers needed for the Mind Music Machine Lab’s study in evaluating in-vehicle auditory. This is a Virginia Tech research study (IRB Number: 19-642). The objective of this study is to evaluate usability and user perception on in-vehicle auditory displays. During the study, you will be asked to rate different auditory displays based on subjective measures. Eligibility: Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing; you will be excluded if you are a minor, a prisoner or an adult not capable to consent on their own behalf. The study should take about 1 hour. Participation in this study is voluntary and confidential, you will not be compensated for taking part in this study. If you are interested in participating, please contact Chihab Nadri (cnadri@vt.edu).
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION STUDY – 3rd posting
The Dietary Assessment Lab of Professor Valisa E. Hedrick, PhD., RDN., is conducting a study (Research Study: 20-237)to determine the effects of online social support on beverage consumption behaviors. You may be eligible to participate if you are 18 years of age or older, are an employee or paid graduate student of Virginia Tech, and have access to the internet through a mobile phone, computer or tablet. All study procedures will take place online and at your convenience. The study involves self-reported weight & height, as well as a short demographics survey. Participants will be asked to complete several questionnaires on topics such as beverage consumption and social media usage. Participants will be entered into a raffle with a 1 in 10 chance to win a $50 Visa gift card upon successful completion of all virtual study visits over a 12-week period. For more information and to complete eligibility screening, please contact PhD student researcher, Anna Fausnacht at annalg16@vt.edu.
20. CETL & TLOS FALL COURSE DESIGN CLINIC FOR GTAs AND INSTRUCTORS
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and Technology Enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) are offering course design clinics to help instructors and GTAs plan for an environment requiring flexibility between remote and face to face instruction. The workshops are being offered multiple times this summer. Please enroll at the links below to participate. Contact the VT Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (VTGrATE) if you have questions (mailto:vtgrate@vt.edu) or find us online at vtgrate.org.
August 10th: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/courses/cetl11-081020
August 17th: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/courses/cetl11-081720