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OUAB Non-Academic Job Search Series: Negotiating the Job Offer

February 25, 2021
3:30-5 p.m.
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Career Counseling and Support Services will be presenting a workshop series on job search strategies for graduate and professional students who are seeking jobs outside of academia. Whether you are interested in the public or private sector, this session will provide a guide for how to go about pursuing an effective job search. There will be four sessions focused on specific aspects of the non-academic job search.

Examining the Racialization of Positionality in Research Endeavors

March 11, 2021
3-4 p.m.
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Guest OSU Alum: Guest Alum: Dr. Mark Gooden Teachers College Columbia University. Event part of the QualLab Unapologetic Educational Research series. The process of conducting research often privileges thinking that stems from post-positivist and quantitative approaches which influence our beliefs, assumptions, and “successes”, even if we engage in constructionist and qualitative research. Researchers frequently sidestep or minimize the meaning of doing research in a white-dominated world that still constrains deeper explorations of race. Thus, the impact of race and racialization is further “neutralized”. Expanding on (Powell, 2012), I define racialization as a set of beliefs, mental constructions, practices, cultural norms that support institutional arrangements that both reflect and help to create knowledge by maintaining race-based conclusions in research.

OUAB Grad/Prof: Cake Cups and Canvases

March 17, 2021
6-8 p.m.
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Hosted by the Ohio Union Activities Board. Relaxing and making time for entertainment is a crucial part of overall wellness. With this in mind, join OUAB for an evening of cake cups and canvases with local artist Cody Heichel, from the comfort of your own home. Grab-n-go supply kits will be distributed to winners prior to the event.

GTA Toolkit: Crafting a Teaching Portfolio and Teaching Statement

March 30, 2021
11-12:30 p.m.
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Hosted by the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning. The process of identifying a personal philosophy of teaching and continuously examining it through teaching practice can foster professional and personal growth. In this workshop, you will learn more about how to construct and improve your teaching portfolio, especially your teaching statement. You will also have the opportunity to begin developing your own teaching philosophy and practice sharing it with others.

Ed Studies Chat with the Chair

March 30, 2021
4-5 p.m.
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Join Ed Studies department chair Dr. Lori Patton Davis and department leadership during this open forum to ask questions, share concerns, and hear updates about what is happening in Ed Studies.

An unapologetically engaged approach to racial justice research in schools and communities

April 1, 2021
3-4 p.m.
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Guest OSU Alum Dr. Malik Henfield Loyola University Chicago. Event part of the QualLab Unapologetic Educational Research series. Dr. Henfield will discuss his unapologetic approach to school- and community-based research and the direct/indirect implications of this work for those of us in higher education settings. His community engagement research with schools (e.g., Atlanta Public School District, Baltimore City Public School District, Chicago Public Schools, Oakland Unified School District, San Francisco Unified School District, and more) is a hallmark of his scholarship. He will address the ways his scholarly approach is vital to an unapologetic and racially just approach to research and supporting the next generation of racial justice scholars.

OUAB Grad/Prof: Cookies and Canvases

April 7, 2021
6-8 p.m.
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Previous Events

GTA Toolkit: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment

January 26, 2021
11-12:30 p.m.
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Hosted by the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning. Graduate student instructors at Ohio State are often responsible for teaching introductory courses in their disciplines, where students not only have diverse backgrounds and perspectives, but also vary considerably in their degrees of confidence and preparation for college level work. This makes developing inclusive teaching practices crucial for teaching well as a GTA. In this workshop, we introduce the framework of Universal Design as a tool for designing courses where all students are welcome, valued, and have opportunities to succeed. Participants will leave with some concrete strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment.

How to succeed in graduate school: a panel discussion

January 26, 2021
12-1:15 p.m.
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January 27, 2021
4-5:15 p.m.
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Hosted by the Ohio Union Activities Board. This panel discussion will highlight tips from current graduate students on how to be successful in graduate school. Students will share their advice on managing faculty relationships, getting (and staying) organized, how to prioritize activities, and staying motivated. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the panel.

Ed Studies Chat with the Chair

January 28, 2021
4-5 p.m.
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Join Ed Studies department chair Dr. Lori Patton Davis and department leadership during this open forum to ask questions, share concerns, and hear updates about what is happening in Ed Studies.

OUAB Grad/Prof Technical Tuesday: Battling Procrastination

February 2, 2021
12-1 p.m.
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Hosted by the Ohio Union Activities Board. Ready to get moving on tasks and projects you’ve been putting off? In this workshop, we’ll explore different types of procrastination, weigh the costs and benefits of procrastination, and learn about anti-procrastination habits and strategies. We’ll also consider how we can set expectations and routines that fend off procrastination when studying and working from home.

Crane Research Forum: Student Parents in Higher Education

February 3, 2021
12-1 p.m.
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College students who are also parents are a rapidly growing population on college and university campuses. Yet in spite of this growth, this population is often overlooked and little research has been done to understand their experiences. Join Mitsu Narui and DeVaughn Croxton as they share new Crane research on student parents as a part of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, a collaboration with Ohio State’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Knowing Better to Do Better! Unapologetically Using Critical Perspectives to Inform Research and Practice

February 4, 2021
3-4 p.m.
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Guest OSU Alum: Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles NC State University. Event part of the QualLab Unapologetic Educational Research series. It’s no secret that racism and systemic bias are interwoven into the fabric of American society. If not careful, we as researchers and policymakers can become passive participants in producing research findings, policies, and practices that sustain these inequitable systems and oppressive structures over time. Critical theories and perspectives give researchers tools to “see” what is often unseen, dismissed, and harmful to all of us. This talk will highlight some of the dangers in educational research that perpetuate inequities in education and society and work against anti-racism ideology and initiatives. The talk will conclude by challenging us to take risks (unapologetically) to disrupt the status quo to inform better research, policies, and practices that are more equitable and just.

OUAB Non-Academic Job Search Series: The Non-Academic Job Search Process

February 4, 2021
3:30-5 p.m.
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Formatting and Structuring Your CV

February 4, 2021
4:30-5:30 p.m.
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This workshop provides advice and recommendations for preparing a strong, marketable CV that reflects the skills, knowledge and talent of the individual. Led by Distinguished Professor, Dr. Donna Ford, students will learn key strategies and tips to creating a strong and attractive CV. Open to all Ed Studies Grad Students.

Leading in Times of Stress: Warning Signs and Proven Strategies

February 10, 2021
1 p.m.
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A global pandemic and racial inequities throughout our nation have taken their tolls on our educational leaders. Join The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology superintendents in residence for a discussion with leaders on how to successfully identify warning signs, manage your stress and lead your team through adversity to meet your goals and strengthen the educational community here in Ohio and across the country.

OUAB Non-Academic Job Search Series: Resumes and Cover Letters

February 11, 2021
3:30-5 p.m.
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GTA Toolkit: Student Feedback

February 16, 2021
11-12:30 p.m.
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Hosted by the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning. Feedback on our teaching allows us to identify and solve problems with our teaching strategies, which makes collecting and analyzing feedback a crucial part of developing as a teacher. One important, but often underutilized, source of feedback is our students. In this workshop, participants will learn some strategies for collecting high quality, useful feedback from their students. We will also practice interpreting, analyzing, and prioritizing student feedback, so that we are in a better position to use student comments to make specific changes to our teaching. Registration for this workshop is open to all graduate students at OSU.

Why Anti-Racist, Culturally Responsive Education is Critical

February 16, 2021
4:30-5:30 p.m.
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With the events that have unfolded in the U.S. over the last year, the importance of anti-racist and culturally responsive education is high. As our nation continues to grapple with how we address racial inequity everywhere after witnessing the Black Lives Matter protests in response to systemic racism, how can educators promote racial equity in academic settings? Join this discussion as our panel addresses current events, the education gap, and how educators can create more inclusive educational settings.

OUAB Grad/Prof: Cake Cups and Canvases

February 17, 2021
6-8 p.m.
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OUAB Non-Academic Job Search Series: The Interview(s)

February 18, 2021
3:30-5 p.m.
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