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News from Nagle
February 2024 eNewsletter
Howdy Graduate & Professional Community!
Welcome back to a new semester at Texas A&M University; we hope spring 2024 has start off well for you.
One of the many Grad School priorities is professional development programming for graduate advisors and other staff involved in graduate education. On January 30, we held the Spring 2024 New Graduate Advisor Workshop. This annual workshop is designed to introduce new grad advisors to graduate education at the university, offer training on digital platforms used in processing graduate student documents, and provide an opportunity to network with other new and experienced advisors and the Grad School staff.
We offer additional programming for grad advisors throughout the semester. Through our Graduate Advisor Development Series, we host sessions focused on specific topics relevant to graduate education. In our next session on Tuesday, February 13, we will focus on Graduation Clearance. Topics for our future sessions (March 19 and April 23) will be announced soon.
On the topic of graduation clearance, that process is right around the corner. Students are required to meet a number of deadlines in order to graduate. The Graduate Records Processing Team works with grad advisors to ensure all students who apply for graduation have met requirements and to rectify any potential issues that may arise.
As a reminder, the Academic Requirements Completion System (ARCS) is now fully operational for all graduate students with an approved degree plan in the Document Processing Submission System (DPSS). ARCS is now the primary platform for graduate student document submission and approval system. Our Graduate Records Processing Team is always available to assist with questions regarding the system, and the Grad School regularly sends out “ARCS Tuesday Tips” to provide information on the platform and notifications regarding updates.
Lastly, several university offices are now hard at work putting together the 2024-2025 edition of the Graduate and Professional Catalog. Be on the lookout for any requests to make changes as the early-March deadline is fast approaching.
On behalf of the Graduate and Professional School, we hope that your Spring 2024 is positive and productive, and we’re always here to help.
Mark C. Gleason
Graduate Student Specialist | Graduate and Professional School
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Graduate & Professional
Community Spotlight
Spring 2024 New Graduate Student Orientation: Texas A&M welcomed over 500 new students to NGSO to kick off the spring semester. Thank you to our volunteers, panelists, and students for another successful event! See the NGSO photo album for pictures. Returning students, please welcome your new colleagues to our campus. New students, check out new student resources in our website's knowledge center.
Graduate Community of Scholars: Save the date for Graduate Community of Scholars events held during or around National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (April 1-5). Planned events this year include Dinner & Dialogue (April 10), Breakfast Tacos at Nagle Hall (April 2), and Graduate Community Fun Night (April 3). And see our feature below on the Dinner & Dialogue Unsung Hero awards to nominate a deserving student who makes a positive impact on our campus.
Grad Chat: We are proud to introduce Grad Chat, our new video series featuring conversations with members of the graduate and professional community. Click below to view the first installment with Grad School staffperson Raiden Sawyer:
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Want to share students or an event/program you think should be spotlighted? Email grad-info@tamu.edu
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Professional Development
GRAD Aggies: Earn credit towards the GRAD Aggies Professional Development Certificate Program and RAP Travel Award eligibility. For a complete list of upcoming GRAD Aggies professional development events click here
Grad School Research & Presentation (RAP) Travel Award: Need additional funding support for travel for conferences or research? Check out the RAP Travel Award. The next deadline for applications is May 1.
Graduate Mentoring Academy: The Graduate Mentoring Academy provides graduate research mentoring development opportunities for faculty and graduate and professional students to improve their mentor and mentee skills and to promote a culture of mentoring at Texas A&M. Click below for session schedules and to register.
Career Center Newsletter: Check out the Career Center's grad student newsletter for upcoming workshops, internships, and career fairs for graduate and professional students:
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Academic Deadlines
February 2: Last day for Grad School to receive Thesis Research Proposal Form in ARCS for May 2024 degree candidates
February 16: Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in May by 5pm.
February 19: Last day for Grad School to receive completed MDD petitions in DPSS from master's students to change a degree and graduate in May 2024.
Stay up-to-date! Visit the Grad School Calendar, the Grad School's Dates & Deadlines information page, International Student and Scholar Services Important Dates, and the University Academic Calendar for information about the upcoming dates and deadlines listed below and more.
Information for Fellows
Aggie One Stop Important Fellowship Dates
Fellows Insurance Reimbursement Details
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Upcoming Events
Black History Month: February is Black History Month and Texas A&M student organizations have planned a series of educational and entertaining activities and events. See a full list of events on Texas A&M Today.
TAR Fellowship: The Teaching as Research (TAR) Fellowship Program open Thursday, February 1, with a submission deadline of March 20, 2024 at 11:59pm. Register for a TAR informational session and explore other professional development opportunities by visiting the GRAD Aggies calendar.
Student Research Week: Student Research Week (SRW) is March 18-22, and this year's theme is "Ignite Discovery." SRW is a student-run competition highlighting research being done at Texas A&M. Registration closes March 1, and you can visit the SRW website to sign up and learn more about SRW.
Veteran Research Showcase: University Libraries and the VRSC invite Aggie veterans to participate in the 2024 Veteran Research Showcase. This event, featuring presentations on April 8 and a reception on April 18, welcomes submissions of veterans' research completed during the current degree program. Register at tx.ag/vetrsrch by February 21 for this opportunity to share your research with the campus community.
Grad Student Wine Tasting: The annual Graduate and Professional Student Wine Tasting is February 8. Registration fills up fast. If it is full, you can still join the waitlist and hope spots open up. We look forward to seeing everyone who is attending the event!
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THIS MONTH'S FEATURE:
Unsung Hero Nominations
The Graduate and Professional School, in collaboration with the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG), annually organizes the Graduate Community of Scholars events during or around national Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. A highlight of these events is Dinner & Dialogue on the evening of April 10, where three students exemplifying the theme of the year, "Living with Integrity: Aligning Values and Actions," are honored.
Unsung Hero awardees will receive a $1000 scholarship and are expected to share their experiences at the 2024 Dinner and Dialogue, as well as participate in a promotional film shoot coordinated by the Grad School.
Unsung Hero nominations can be submitted by students, faculty, or staff, and self-nominations are accepted. Letters of support, not exceeding 1,000 words, are required. The deadline for nominations is February 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Wellness Corner
Support for Pregnant and Parenting Students: The Title IX Office offers accommodations for pregnant and parenting students such as excused medical-related absences, counseling and opportunities to make up missed assignments. Parenting students can qualify for early registration by self-certifying as a legal guardian. To request an accommodation and see a complete list of resources, visit the Title IX website.
Mental Health Workshops: University Health Services offers mental health workshops designed specifically for graduate and professional students. The next workshop of the spring semester, "Overcoming Perfectionism," is on February 7 from 4-5 p.m. Registration for this and all graduate workshops can be found at tx.ag/gradaggiescalendar. Keep an eye out for additional events during Mental Health Awareness Week, February 26 - March 1!
Grocery Store Tours: If you struggle to find healthy options at the grocery store, let Nutrition Services show you around! Learn how to shop efficiently and sample tasty recipes you can recreate at home. The grocery store tours will take place February 21 and 22. There are limited spots available, so register for your guided tour here.
The 12th Can: Texas A&M's on-campus food bank, The 12th Can, provides assistance to students, faculty, and staff in need. The pantry is open on specific dates during the spring semester, where Aggies can schedule an appointment to visit the pantry or receive a prepackaged assortment of food items. To view the open dates and schedule an appointment, visit 12thcan.tamu.edu.
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Faculty & Staff Section
If you work in a support role for graduate and professional students, stay informed by subscribing to the Graduate Advisors Listserv!
Professional Development Opportunities
Grad Advisor Development Series - Join us for a session on the Graduation Clearance Process on Tuesday, Feb 13, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Look for an email invite to register. We hope to see you there!
Awards & Fellowship Nomination Deadlines: Please review the following opportunities to nominate your eligible graduate and professional students
Texas A&M Distinguished Dissertation Award
Deadline: 03/04/2024 at 5pm CST
Click here for info
Montgomery Award
Deadline: 03/10/2024 at 5pm CST
Click here for info
Clinton Library Fellowship (for humanities and social sciences graduate students interested in American history or presidential legacies)
Deadline: 03/15/2024
Click here for info |
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