Educational Studies Graduate Student News

News for week of December 2

Registration for Spring 2025 in now open! If you need help with registration, email es-registration@osu.edu.

• Dec. 04:
  • Last Day of Classes
• Dec. 05:
  • Reading Day
• Dec. 15:
  • Autumn Commencement
  • Appeal Deadline – Ohio Residency for Tuition
• Dec. 24-25:
  • Presidents’ Day / Christmas Day observed – no classes, offices closed
• Dec. 30:
  • Initial Tuition, Fee and University Residences and Dining Services Payment Deadline
• Jan. 01:
  • New Year’s Day – no classes, offices closed

Apply Now for an EHE Dissertation Research Fellowship

The College of Education and Human Ecology, in partnership with the Educational Studies Graduate Studies Committee , awards graduate dissertation research fellowships each academic year, based on availability of funds. The intent of the Dissertation Fellowships is to support outstanding students in the completion of their programs, by allowing them to focus on their dissertation research. Applications are due January 30.

2025 Hayes Research Forum Applications are Open

Applications are open for the 2025 Hayes Research Forum. Students looking to apply have until December 9 to submit their abstracts.

Eligibility – Graduate Students

• All graduate students in good standing with the Graduate School, who are enrolled for the academic term in which the forum is held, in a degree-granting program are eligible to participate.
• The individual submitting the abstract must be its primary author: The research must be based on the graduate student’s substantive ideas and must be a direct product of their work.
• Students who participated in a previous forum are eligible to re-enter (whether or not a prize was received); however, they must be presenting different research or a substantially different aspect of the same research.

Eligibility – Postdoctoral Scholars

• A current postdoctoral scholar or the equivalent at Ohio State
• Must be able to identify an Ohio State faculty member as an advisor/mentor. The Hayes Research Committee will reach out to this faculty member to confirm that the postdoctoral scholar may share the work as described in the abstract.
• The abstract and work being presented must have been generated during the scholar’s postdoctoral training at Ohio State.

Spring 2025 Graduation Application Open

Apply by January 24 in GRADFORMS
If you are planning to graduate in Spring of 2025, some helpful steps to follow in anticipation include:

• Schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor.
• Review program plan/degree audit making sure you meet all requirements for graduation.
• Register and pay for 3 graduate credit hours.
• Submit your program plan to the student services office via email at edstudies@osu.edu

Spring 2025 Course Registration is Open

Course registration for graduate students is open. Be sure to check out Spring 2025 offerings for your program of study. Additionally, don’t forget to check in BuckeyeLink for your registration window! Reach out to your faculty advisor with questions about courses you should take

Featured Course: KNPE3193-0070 Introduction to Inclusive Smart Society II

Learn about the concept of an inclusive smart society, with classmates from OSU and University of Tsukuba, Japan. This online, asynchronous course is part 2 of a 3-course series. There are approximately 7, one-hour videos and associated discussion activities. Students who participate in the course series may be eligible for a fully funded academic experience to the University of Tsukuba in 2025. Dr. Sue Sutherland is the professor for this course.

December 2, 2024
6 – 7 p.m.
Milestone Room – Ohio Union

Join us for a cozy night of holiday cheer as we make cards for the patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital! Sip on hot cocoa, enjoy a festive atmosphere, and unwind with a holiday movie playing in the background as we chat about the end of the semester. It’s the perfect way to spread some kindness and connect with friends before the break. We hope to see you there!

December 4, 2024
Noon – 1 p.m.
Interfaith Prayer and Reflection Room – Ohio Union

Join us for an inspiration session focused on nurturing spiritual wellness amidst the demands of student life. We’ll examine practical strategies to cultivate inner peace, build resilience, and maintain a sense of balance through mindfulness exercises, guided reflection, and spiritual self-care strategies. Discover how spiritual wellness can not only enhance your academic performance but also your holistic well-being.

December 4, 2024
11 a.m. – Noon
Virtual

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Awareness Day, this session highlights the critical role of family caregivers in our healthcare system—especially in managing chronic illness, disability, and end-of-life care. Dr. Cynthia Tyson examines how social factors—such as race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic location, language, and religion—shape caregiving experiences, influence access to resources, and impact support networks. She provides valuable insights and practical strategies to strengthen caregiver resilience and well-being.

The EDGE Office invites you to attend Caring for the Caregiver: Enhancing Strength, Support, and Equity Through Education and Strategies for Wellness webinar presented by Cynthia Tyson, Ph.D., MSW, LISW-S on December 4, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

December 5, 2024
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual

QualLab Lunches provide an excellent forum for world-renowned qualitative researchers to discuss social justice, equity, and innovation-related topics over the duration of a lunch hour.

December 5, 2024
9  – 10:30 a.m.
Performance Hall – Ohio Union

Free breakfast for Reading Day! Enjoy waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, fruit and muffins. Please bring your BuckID for event entry!

December 6, 2024
3:30  – 5:30 p.m.
Senate Chamber – Ohio Union

The Council of Graduate Students is the official student government for the 10,000+ graduate students at The Ohio State University. Founded in 1955, CGS works towards a continual improvement of the graduate student experience at The Ohio State University. The Council directly serves and supports graduate students and the University community in a number of ways, including:

• Officially representing graduate student interests in university governance through the appointment of over 100 graduate students to University committees.
• Providing an outlet for the graduate student community to discuss and engage issues related to their interests at the University.
• Providing a forum for graduate student research.
• Providing travel funds for professional development.
• Seeking competitive compensation and benefits for graduate students.
• Planning special events for graduate students.

All graduate students are welcome to join general council meetings in an in-person or virtual capacity.