COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY

Educational Studies Graduate Student News

News for week of September 30, 2024

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

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Autumn 2023 Upcoming Important Dates

Course Registration and important dates

Oct. 07:
- Last Day of Classes | 7-week Session 1
- Ohio voter registration deadline
Oct. 09:
- Presidential Fellowship nominations due
Oct. 10-11:
- Autumn Break – no classes, offices open
Oct. 14:
- First Day of Classes | 7-week Session 2
Oct. 18:
- Last Day of 100% Refund Period | 7-week Session 2
- Last day to add a course using online registration and without instructor’s written permission | 7-week Session 2
Oct. 25:
- Last Day to drop a course without petitioning | Autumn Full Term
- Last Day to drop a course using online registration and without receiving a “W” on record | 7-week Session 2
- Last Day of 50% Refund Period | 7-week Session 2
- Last Day to add a course without a petition | 7-week Session 2

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Other news items

Student Activism and Advocacy Event

College students who are navigating unjust circumstances in the world and on their college campuses often seek ways to address these injustices and hold institutional leaders accountable for living their institution’s espoused values of justice and equity. Two ways college students try to address these harms is through activism and advocacy. Participants will also reflect on their social identities to understand how these identities play a role in activism and advocacy.

Join this event on October 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Page Hall.

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Presidential Fellowship Nominations due October 9

The Presidential Fellowship is the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School. Nominations for the Presidential Fellowship are open, students must submit their nomination packet to ehe-es-gsc-chair@osu.edu by Wednesday, October 9.
An information session for the Presidential Fellowship has been recorded and is available on this website.

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Comps and Candidacy Workshop

Designed for students who are approaching their comprehensive and candidacy exams this semester. This workshop will explain the process and procedures for entering this exciting time! Both workshops will be held virtually and will take place on October 2 at 1:30 p.m. and October 17 at 4 p.m.

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Asynchronous Instruction Strategies: Flexible Teaching for Civic Engagement Workshop

This Election Day, support your students and join the university-wide day of asynchronous instruction. Learn how during our upcoming workshop on Asynchronous Instruction Strategies.

Asynchronous instruction can deliver impactful student-centered learning. Together we’ll explore the benefits of this modality and conquer the challenges of creating interactive experiences. From effective communication strategies to innovative community development, we’ll delve into the techniques and tools that transform asynchronous learning into a vibrant educational experience. Join Casey Rinehart for this workshop as we unlock the many benefits and flexibility of asynchronous instruction! This workshop will take place on October 3 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.

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EHE Graduate Student Writing Group

The EHE Graduate Student Writing Group has begun meeting every Wednesday. To remind you, this group is open to all students and faculty who benefit from structured writing. It’s a simple setup… log in, write quietly for 90 minutes, and log off. There is no coaching or discussion on your writing skills, just a quiet writing accountability space. Take advantage of this time to work on a manuscript, class assignment, dissertation, conference proposal, etc. Please share this within your networks. Happy writing!

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Education Coordinator Position Open

OSU is working together with partner universities (Central State University, the University of Missouri, and Lincoln University) on this UDSA-funded project, which will be jointly led by farmers and researchers. Through this collaborative approach, the project aims to accelerate the adoption of climate smart agricultural practices and improve the climate resilience of US farmers. One significant objective of the project is to increase participation in STEM by underrepresented minority students, through undergraduate integrated internships, and developing secondary agriculture education curricula with and for partner high schools. These education programs will be organized by a full-time Education Coordinator based at Central State University (but open to hybrid work).

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Graduate Associate Leadership Award Nominations are Open

The Graduate School is accepting graduate faculty nominations of master’s and doctoral students for the Graduate Associate Leadership Award (GALA), which is Ohio State’s recognition of the exceptional leadership provided by graduate students as leaders, on and off campus, while completing their degrees. Students must be nominated by an Ohio State faculty member by November 15.

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Graduate Associate Teaching Award Nominations are Open

Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA)! The Graduate Associate Teaching Award is Ohio State’s highest recognition of the exceptional teaching provided by graduate students serving as graduate teaching associates (GTAs). This is a one-time $2000 award given out every spring. Exceptional GTAs can be nominated from now until Wednesday, November 13, at 5 p.m. by any Ohio State student, staff, or faculty member via the form linked below. Any questions about the nomination or awarding process can be directed to grad-schoolfellowships@osu.edu.

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Upcoming events

Student Activism and Advocacy Workshop
October 1, 2024
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Page Hall LEC | First Floor

Comps & Candidacy Workshop
October 2, 2024
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Virtual

Designed for students who are approaching their comprehensive and candidacy exams this semester. This workshop will explain the process and procedures for entering this exciting time!

Council of Graduate Students Meeting
October 4, 2024
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Senate Chamber Room | The 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.

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

The Educational Studies student newsletter accepts announcements and events that pertain to the department’s graduate student community. The submission deadline is noon every Thursday.

Questions? Contact Maggie Kruth.